2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2006

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2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (4%)

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2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (64%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 201hp 3.2L I6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

68800 mi

US $90
Broken plastic trunk latch cover. NAV screen scratched and cloudy. Replaced cover, polished screen. Sunroof sometimes does not close unless you hold down the button. Front license plate screw cover missing. 
90000 mi

US $24
Eyeglass storage tray was unstuck 
113000 mi Rear door ashtray would not retract. Had to replace piece. 
55000 mi

US $300
Replaced passenger sun visor due to mechanism freezing up 
55000 mi

US $1500
Passenger side mirror. Internal mechanics failed. 
39000 mi Cracked wood trim on steering wheel 
40000 mi return to replace steering wheel 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

90000 mi

US $190
Replaced sunroof motor due to warped casting causing gear to slip. 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

75700 mi

US $28
moonroof would not retract. plastic bracket for the wind deflector spring broke. broken piece jammed in track. very common mercedes fault. 
15000 mi Passenger headrest adjuster switch broke off. Entire switch replaced by dealer in 15 minutes. 
39000 mi Replaced cracked wood detail on drivers side door panel, and loose door sill plate..both under warranty. 
112000 mi

US $301
Sunroof not closing properly, reset DAS and performed synchronization of system 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

106120 mi

C $200
Replace the visor - driver side 
37200 mi Trim had cracks that were present when I bought the car. Just didn't bother to replace til now.  

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2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Body Problems

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