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2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 106 repairs.
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 154hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 102300 mi R 2000 |
teeth stripped of the cam chain. replaced chains, and cams |
| 110980 mi R 150 |
tensioner and idler pulley |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
362-horsepower 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 121000 mi US $100 |
Leak in expansion tank and auxiliary coolant pump. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 54000 mi | the accelerator on the vehicle suck at 50+ miles per hour... vehicle crashed and was not repaired |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 63000 mi US $150 |
thermostat stuck open and wife noticed the check engine light. It took a while to find the part from a non dealership. |
| 64000 mi US $1284 |
Fuel Pump failure. Replaced, no solution. Fuel Sensor broken and replaced. |
| 71700 mi US $105 |
Transmission malfunctioning, hard shifts, high revving. Fuel System Software update/reflash needed. |
| 75000 mi US $500 |
CEL on, replaced right intake solenoid. |
| 78000 mi US $1000 |
Balance Shaft Sprocket Problem. Est. cost over $10000. Past warranty, MB and dealer offered to pay all above $1000 because known problem. |
| 109300 mi US $130 |
CEL came on. Happens after traveling on highway then coming to stop. Gas tank sensor shows vapors escaping. CEL was cleared, no problem found, but CEL continues to be on. |
| 125700 mi US $850 |
Coolant system leak deep in the engine, replaced pump, thermostat and a few other things. |
| 133500 mi US $200 |
Small idlers were making noise, didn't need to be replaced, but such a small job, replaced them. |
| 139000 mi US $1600 |
Gasket at crank shaft leaking oil. Transmission needed to be taken out to replace the gasket--95% labor costs. |
| 156000 mi US $330 |
camshaft sensor replaced |
| 101000 mi US $300 |
Canister vent valve replaced. |
| 124000 mi | Ignition coil in cylinder 1 failed causing a misfire. P0301 and P0351 codes appeared. After restarting the car, codes and misfire went away. Planning to replace the coils and plugs. |
| 45300 mi US $300 |
Broken transmission mount repaired |
| 51000 mi US $99 |
Fuel injection needed tune up and recalibration. Problem discovered when Check Engine Light came on |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 89000 mi US $1400 |
fourth time car misfired in two year blowing coils and destroying intake. |
| 78000 mi US $100 |
1-CAMSHAFT ERROR - DUE TO FAULTY HARNESS COVERED BY MB 2-THERMOSTAT COVERED BY EXTENDED WARRANTY |
| 64000 mi US $45 |
Replaced spark plug and 1 coil pack that failed. |
| 98000 mi US $1200 |
Needed balance shaft replaced Dealer replaced 4 camshaft positioners. |
| 108000 mi US $75 |
Thermostat and coolant |
| 37300 mi US $284 |
Engine check light: Replaced right intake and right exhaust camshaft solenoids. |
| 76000 mi | Yet another $700 mechanical expense that was "probably" going to fix the problem. If this did not fix it, a total rebuild would be required. Car traded in. |
| 38000 mi | Balance shaft drive gear came apart. Engine and tranny needed to be pulled from car and front of engine dissembled for gear to be replaced. Bottom oil pan needed to be removed and cleaned of broken gear parts. |
| 62000 mi US $100 |
Poor idle 1 week after changing air filters. CEL came on for p170 & p0173 codes. MAF was cleaned to resolve the issue. |
| 91000 mi US $6 |
Check engine light came on. Returned a code for the MAF. Pulled MAF and cleaned it with MAF cleaning fluid. Problem resolved and reset the check engine light and it hasn't returned. |
| 27000 mi | Service Campaign 025966 - Replaced whining guide pulley for V-belt |
| 52000 mi US $90 |
plastic breather at the rear of the head right by the cabin filter(o-ring was flat, but only sells with new cap), was leaking oil on to the cat, sometimes smoking at a stop and it smelled in the cabin even on recirculate. |
| 52000 mi US $125 |
Check engine light on while driving. Took car to a private Benz mechanic. Paid $125 for a diagnostic. Emission System Repair estimated at $1150. |
| 53000 mi US $194 |
CEL coolant temp would not rise to operating temp, remained below 80C. Purchased thermostat and coolant from dealer and installed myself. CEL went out in two days. |
| 84000 mi | Vacuum hose split near the throttle body threw a CEL. Apparently happened at the dealership when they replaced the plastic engine cover. Delivered to me house with CEL! |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| 151900 mi $400 |
2 engine motor mounts |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 52700 mi C $775 |
Injection air pump in emission system |
| 69440 mi | PISTON/RINGS AND CYLINDER SCRATCHES. NEED ENGINE REPLACED |
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