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%)

Chart based on 268 repairs.
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2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 12 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

114000 mi

US $100
Shock for rear lift gate failed and would not hold the gate up. Replaced both shocks. 
154000 mi Windshield wiper fluid pump leaking. Replaced under third party warranty 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon

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

99000 mi Passenger seat would not return to normal position after lowering the back seats for a large freezer transport. Rear seat on the right would not lock. Several attempts were made to fix the lock. Rear seats returned to normal and front workd 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

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

58820 mi

US $2500
Mirror gaskets. One day while washing the car I noticed a gap between side view mirror and the door body. Just rotted away in pieces. 12 yr old car. Garaged but eight yrs in NM very dry there. Four yrs in Fl . 
60000 mi

US $90
Windshield washer spayer 
212679 mi

US $489
Replaced Trunk Liftgate/Latch - Cable has seized 
72000 mi

US $371
Wipers were not functioning properly, kept hitting A pillar. Arms were re-adjusted. 
112000 mi

US $650
Rear passenger side seatbelt broke and would no longer retract 
68800 mi

US $90
Driver's side head rest adjustment broken. Both front seatbelts are filthy (pull out to see all). 
29000 mi Front passenger seat noticeably loose, allowing it to swivel from side to side. Seat track replaced. 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

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

53100 mi Windshield washer on driver side replaced last week. 
85000 mi

US $180
windshield washer container was leaking. replaced. 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Other Problems

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