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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 268 repairs.
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 54 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 Wagon
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 65000 mi US $300 |
Right front door lock actuator failed |
| 150500 mi US $871 |
I kept getting low battery messages when starting. Batteries tested out ok. Replaced K75 Relay due to electrical fault. not covered under warranty, paid out of pocket $427. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 119000 mi US $722 |
Added refrigerant to AC. |
| 140000 mi US $500 |
Drivers power seat did not go forward or back |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 201hp 3.2L I6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 32000 mi US $576 |
Fuel supply pump located inside fuel tank failed |
| 34000 mi | AC froze up. Temp sensor replaced. |
| 54000 mi | squeaky blower motor in AC |
| 74300 mi | Center dash speaker was replaced. |
| 94200 mi | Replaced DVD drive in GPS map reader Speed sensitive volume control is getting oversensitive. Radion volume goes up and down randomly. |
| 47000 mi | Main headlight electrical system went out on right headlight |
| 83000 mi | Radio repair. The right side speakers cut out sporadically when listed to with engine off. I have to turn off the car for a minute to get them to work. Dealer unable to fix. |
| 90100 mi US $1200 |
Fan motor, bad bearing causing a chirp. |
| 104000 mi US $800 |
HVAC motor |
| 128900 mi US $180 |
Alarm siren/door lock beep thingy stopped working. Replaced with new unit. |
| 63800 mi US $125 |
Warning light for Embrace system came on. I could communicate with the Embrace center OK and they with me. Took to dealer. They removed and cleaned something called a splitter in the trunk area. That was a week ago. Everything fine since. |
| 73000 mi US $252 |
Main circuit board was cracked during subwoofer install causing no power to instrument cluster. Mechanic ordered and replaced cracked part. |
| 100000 mi US $179 |
A/C was unable to cool the car down in 90 degree days. System was tested for leaks, refrigerant added. |
| 103000 mi US $1000 |
2 batteries were failing to hold charge |
| 4572 mi | Replaced Remote Unlock Car Antenna |
| 21541 mi | SRS System malfunction - caused by faulty harness connection in steering wheel to the steering wheel angle sensor from SRS system. Replaced wiring harness. SRS System malfunction - caused by faulty harness connection in steering wheel to the steering wheel angle sensor. Replaced wiring harness. |
| 174204 mi US $180 |
Repair Trunk Ground Wire - Soldered Wiring Harness |
| 213772 mi US $661 |
Replaced Blower Motor and Regulator |
| 223000 mi US $508 |
Replaced BOTH batteries. Main Battery in Trunk and Aux Battery in Engine Compartment (for backup of the ESP Bosch Sensotronic Braking System. |
| 236859 mi US $1047 |
Also, repaired some broken wires in the trunk harness. |
| 259954 mi US $1559 |
Entire LR Taillight assembly was replaced. Lightboard failed due to ingress of water (Taillight was cracked). |
| 68800 mi US $90 |
Sometimes the AC fan just shuts off, even when fan indicator lit. Must press off, then Auto, to restart. Replaced control unit. Center speaker is scratchy when listening to talk programming, replaced it. |
| 73000 mi US $500 |
Both batteries |
| 73100 mi US $190 |
air conditioner became less effective during longer trips, noticed ac condenser pipe freezing up. Replaced humidity sensor and problem appears resolved. |
| 55000 mi US $1500 |
Driver door lock |
| 58000 mi US $300 |
Aux battery replacement |
| 69000 mi US $125 |
Not driving enough. Battery loss of charge. |
| 69890 mi US $1700 |
air conditioner evacuate and recharge |
| 32000 mi | SOS (like OnStar) system was unable to communicate with SOS central because of corrosion or dirt on electrical contacts. Dealer clean antenna input corrosion and problem was solved. Better fix would have been to disable the system. |
| 35300 mi US $1100 |
Alternator failure. MB makes over-complicated alternators that are prone to failure and ridiculously expensive to repair. |
| 101000 mi US $135 |
AC system evacuate and refill. |
| 18500 mi | CD player failed - replaced under warranty |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 18500 mi | Center speaker replacement. |
| 87900 mi US $10 |
Wiring to auto trunk closer damaged. Common problem fixed with common electrical connector tools. |
| 90000 mi US $190 |
Replaced driver's door handle to repair keyless go function |
| 95000 mi US $210 |
Replaced alternator. Bad diode due to failing aux battery. Replaced battery also. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 39000 mi | Replaced window switch assembly due to child lockout switch being inoperable. |
| 40000 mi | Sirius satellite radio continually dropped signal. Replaced tuner module. |
| 19000 mi US $300 |
Trunk would open. |
| 81000 mi US $700 |
Lights were worn - could not be resurfaced. Replaced light fixtures. |
| 85500 mi US $300 |
Replaced Battery |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 31000 mi | Radio software reflashed |
| 55000 mi US $1400 |
Electronic trunk closer became defective. Leaks in air conditioning system required flushing, refill, new parts. A nightmare! |
| 63000 mi US $300 |
Navigation DVD player needed replacing |
| 146200 mi US $400 |
Climate control sensor replacement |
| 149000 mi US $400 |
Replaced two batteries. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 28800 mi | Power seat controls on passenger side, wiring loose, warranty repair |
| 102000 mi | Replaced auxiliary battery |
| 17000 mi | SRS light came on, called dealer service manager. He said it was probably the cable harness of the airbag line to the steering column module. He ordered and replaced: the cable harness and the cable connector. |
| 78000 mi US $700 |
the automatic trunk raiser/closer stopped working. dealer determined that it was fault in the rear wiring harness. repair was successful. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 28520 mi | Driver's door handle key sensor stopped working; new handle installed by in home service driver who came to my place and replaced the handle. it took about 15 minutes and cost nothing. Wonderful service. |
| 37200 mi | SRS light came on and was probably the steering wheel contact spring. I don't have the invoice yet so I don't know what was done exactly and how much. |
| 46000 mi | replace aux battery, replace belt |
| 106120 mi C $400 |
Back central brake light - LED type- had to be replaced |
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