2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2006

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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%)

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2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (22%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (39%)

< $100 (17%)

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Chart based on 18 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

Engine not specified

46000 mi

US $800
Premature failure of power steering speed sensitive module 
73000 mi

US $1000
Tie rod bearing excessively worn, Replaced tie rods. 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

362-horsepower 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

138000 mi

US $200
Replaced steering high pressure line. 
72700 mi

US $1000
Suspension bushings were leaking and then the battery died while in their shop so I had to replace that as well. 
85800 mi

US $419
Rear passenger wheel bearing began to make noise. 
121000 mi

US $100
Replaced rear shocks and several suspension components due to noises and a soft feeling rear end. 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

228-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

98700 mi

US $350
Rear end creaking noise, replaced bushing. Noise is still there, seems to be in the cabin. 
152000 mi

US $950
Passenger side [suspension], not sure of the part replaced, but was worn out. 
102000 mi

US $260
Rear control arm bushings replaced. 
122000 mi

US $1000
Front struts replaced. 
168200 mi

US $200
Right tie rod end replaced. 
191300 mi I noticed clunk/squeak sounds from front over bumps. Front lower ball joints loose. They are part of the control arm assembly. Recommended replacement very soon. 
193000 mi Front control arms needed to be replaced. 
135160 mi

C $240
Car had front-end suspension clunking noise and vibrations at highway speeds. Sway bar bushing was worn away and tie-rod bushings cracked. Replaced all tie rods on both sides in the front and new sway bar bushings. Did the work myself. 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

112000 mi Noise in front end when hitting bumps in road. 
60000 mi

US $1600
rear brakes, front suspension joints 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

158720 mi

$600
Very loud noise from the right front suspension 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

57660 mi

C $950
Suspension repair and front brakes redone 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Suspension Problems

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