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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.
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 207 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
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| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Ontario, Canada Nov 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200829140 mi | Faulty glow plugs replaced. | ||
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Georgia, United States Jul 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Feb 201499000 miUS $950 | Fuel pumps leaking | ||
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States Nov 2016 - May 2017 | |||
| Mar 201788000 miUS $3000 | bushings. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Washington, United States Mar 2009 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Dec 200942000 miUS $1800 | Car was listing on the driver side. Found driver-side front strut leakage (Airmatic), repair not possible, replaced with original new MB part. No issues since. | ||
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Georgia, United States Mar 2013 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jun 2014152000 miUS $300 | Replaced Balancer shaft, which required removing engine and taking it apart. Replaced valve body and conductor plate. A crack in the intake manifold was found, so that too was replaced. Those all together took 40 hours of labor, plus parts paid $10 grand by 3rd party warranty. | ||
| Aug 2014154000 mi | Windshield wiper fluid pump leaking. Replaced under third party warranty | ||
| Jan 2015US $871 | third party warranty paid $1565 for replacement of a wheel bearing, front thrust arms and bushings, front stabilizer bar 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. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 201182000 mi | I have had a problem with the transmission before my car went out of warranty. Purchased extended warranty and car has had significant transmission problems. Dealer said car needed new transmission but warranty co would not pay. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in North Carolina, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Apr 2015103000 miUS $3800 | some idiot engineer designed the PCV valve ($12) as part of the intake manifold ($1200), and it cannot be replaced individually Rear airbag failure on both rear wheels | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in North Carolina, United States Dec 2010 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Feb 201155000 miUS $350 | Return repair from previous transmission problem. Transmission stuck in 1st gear. Replaced trans. computer.Problem with shifting returned w/ check eng. light. Reflashed trans. w/ new SW. Replaced tension pulley as well due to squeaks. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in North Carolina, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Dec 201065000 miUS $300 | Right front door lock actuator failed | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States May 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jun 201293000 miUS $100 | Minor oil leak from PCV valve, so it was replaced since the part/labor was inexpensive. | ||
| Dec 2014114000 miUS $100 | Shock for rear lift gate failed and would not hold the gate up. Replaced both shocks. | ||
| Dec 2016134000 mi | Failed ABS unit. | ||
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Tennessee, United States Aug 2013 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Nov 201399000 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 | ||
| Jan 2014116700 miUS $250 | Multirib belt "blew," broke idler and Groved. Replaced belt, idler pulley, accessory belt tensioner, groved pulley. Cam plugs replaced. | ||
| May 2016115000 miUS $1146 | Replaced both airsprings with Arnott bags. My left bag had a hole in it lowering the back end making the car undrivable. | ||
| Oct 2016119000 miUS $722 | Replaced intake manifold, 2 coils. Added refrigerant to AC. | ||
| Jan 2017120690 miUS $2284 | REPLACE #1,3,4,5 IGNITION COILS 1/31/2017 375 120690 REPLACE COOLANT " 24 " NEW THERMOSTAT ASY " 160 " EXPANSION TANK CAP " 25 " ORINGS, WATERPUMP GASKET,TIMING CVGSK " 35 " OIL FILTER HOUSING " 118 " LABOR FOR ABOVE " 1335 " SHOP SUPPLIES 25 " TAX " 187 " TOTAL FOR 1/31/2017 2284 | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jun 2013140000 miUS $500 | Drivers power seat did not go forward or back | ||
| Apr 2014151700 miUS $685 | the intake manifold air tumbler flap lever broke.only discernable diff was more pedal pressure..drove me crazy as it used to be smooth before and guess what it is again NOW | ||
| Jun 2016183000 miUS $400 | Dealer said 1700 ..local gas station made repair for $400..dealer wanted to replace shocks | ||
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 201hp 3.2L I6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Texas, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201047000 mi | Main headlight electrical system went out on right headlight | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Oregon, United States Mar 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Nov 201041100 miUS $70 | Leaking cam plug. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Washington, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| May 201283000 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. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Michigan, United States Nov 2007 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 20074572 mi | Replaced Remote Unlock Car Antenna | ||
| Oct 201021541 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. | ||
| Sep 201129241 mi | Replaced right side upper ball joint | ||
| Jun 201469000 miUS $253 | Replaced Loose Right Front Lower Ball Joint | ||
| Nov 201476465 miUS $344 | Replace Thermostat, Gasket and Coolant | ||
| Feb 201580600 miUS $269 | Replaced left front lower ball joint | ||
| Oct 201594832 miUS $555 | Replaced all glow plugs | ||
| Dec 2015103000 miUS $1000 | Broken Spring Replaced - Right Front. Caused by hitting curb. | ||
| Jan 2017132194 miUS $1150 | Oil Change - Oil, Oil Filter, Seal Ring Oil Separator Leak - Replaced Oil Separator, Oil Drip Pan, Gasket, Filler Cap, Molded Hose, Seal Ring Coolant Flush Air Filter | ||
| Jun 2017143000 miUS $848 | Replaced Water Pump. Small Leak. | ||
| Feb 2018159000 miUS $350 | Replaced Diesel Glow Plugs | ||
| Sep 2018174204 miUS $1300 | Replaced Glow Plug Control Module Repair Trunk Ground Wire - Soldered Wiring Harness Exhaust System - Broken Exhaust Bracket, Weld Failed Due to Corrosion - Attached to Catalytic Converter. Removed Exhaust Pipe, Repaired by Re-Welding, and Grinding. Reattached to Vehicle. | ||
| Jan 2019186320 miUS $1364 | Replaced RF Door Micro Switch - Needed to fix Door Lock Assembly; Replaced Hood Star; Replaced Pinion and Differential Seals - Read Differential was leaking | ||
| Jul 2019197778 mi | RF Inner wheel bearing seized to spindle - Replaced both Front Wheel Hubs, V Belt and Safety Cartridge | ||
| Jan 2020213772 miUS $661 | Replaced Engine and Transmission Mounts Replaced Trunk Liftgate/Latch - Cable has seized Replaced Blower Motor and Regulator | ||
| Mar 2020218612 miUS $3719 | Replaced ALL Front Control Arm's, Bushings, Struts, Springs & Ball Joints. Essentially rebuilt the entire Front Suspension. Replaced with all OEM parts. | ||
| Jul 2020223000 miUS $508 | Replaced BOTH batteries. Main Battery in Trunk and Aux Battery in Engine Compartment (for backup of the ESP Bosch Sensotronic Braking System. | ||
| Aug 2020224562 miUS $1100 | B Service; Oil, Filters, Wipers. Brake Fluid Flush; Coolant Flush, Replaced Coolant vent line from reservoir to thermostat housing; Replace rear leaking transmission output seal; 4 wheel alignment; install rear coil springs Replaces 2 Driveshaft Flexdisks. | ||
| Apr 2021236859 miUS $1047 | Also, repaired some broken wires in the trunk harness. | ||
| Jul 2021244002 miUS $2478 | Replace Intake Manifold. Swirl Flap's had failed, and had caused the car to enter limp home mode. Replace Center Drivetrain Support Bearing. plus replaced RF Outer Tie Rod | ||
| Apr 2022259954 miUS $1559 | Replaced Front Springs and Struts. Damaged by a pothole on Freeway. Entire LR Taillight assembly was replaced. Lightboard failed due to ingress of water (Taillight was cracked). | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Maryland, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Dec 201032000 miUS $1000 | Glow plug failure...all replaced | ||
| Nov 201137500 miUS $149 | Transmission fluid leak, too small to repair...will monitor | ||
| Dec 201555000 miUS $300 | Replaced passenger sun visor due to mechanism freezing up | ||
| Sep 201660000 miUS $280 | Check engine, 2 glow plug failures, all 6 replaced | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Apr 2014127300 miUS $300 | water pump and serpentine belt replacement -- expected at 129k miles, serpentine belt was also original. | ||
| Aug 2014129000 miUS $2000 | replace front spring, tie rod ends, sway bar bushings | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jan 201172000 miUS $371 | Wipers were not functioning properly, kept hitting A pillar. Arms were re-adjusted. | ||
| Feb 201173000 miUS $252 | Main circuit board was cracked during subwoofer install causing no power to instrument cluster. Mechanic ordered and replaced cracked part. | ||
| Jun 201290000 miUS $24 | Eyeglass storage tray was unstuck | ||
| Jun 2013100000 miUS $179 | A/C was unable to cool the car down in 90 degree days. System was tested for leaks, refrigerant added. | ||
| Nov 2013103000 miUS $1000 | Thermostat needed to be replaced. Coolant system was drained. 2 batteries were failing to hold charge Glow plug control module needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jan 2014103200 miUS $179 | Coolant hose at back of engine split leaking coolant | ||
| Aug 2015109900 miUS $578 | Glow plugs were not working | ||
| Dec 2015112000 miUS $650 | Rear passenger side seatbelt broke and would no longer retract | ||
| Mar 2016113000 mi | Rear door ashtray would not retract. Had to replace piece. | ||
| Sep 2016116000 miUS $3500 | Injection and main fuel pumps failed | ||
| Oct 2016116000 miUS $2300 | Front spring sagging, rear spring cracked. Replace front struts, and rear springs plus front upper ball joint | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States Mar 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Apr 201396500 miUS $50 | Replaced failed coolant thermostat | ||
| Aug 2014113000 miUS $25 | #2 Glow plug | ||
| Nov 2014116700 mi | #1 glow plug | ||
| Nov 2015128900 miUS $180 | Alarm siren/door lock beep thingy stopped working. Replaced with new unit. | ||
| Oct 2016144500 miUS $400 | Water pump started leaking, replaced water pump and idler pulleys, latter preventive. Engine motor mounts failed and were completely collapsed. Replaced both mounts plus the transmission mount (which was still okay). | ||
| Nov 2016146000 miUS $60 | High pressure fuel pump was leaking at startup when engine was cold. Replacement pump is expensive, so I bought a seal kit from Europe and replaced all the seals. | ||
| Jun 2017152000 miUS $15 | Replaced #4 glow plug | ||
| Jul 2021206406 miUS $30 | Injector 2 seal started leaking. Replaced copper seal and replaced injector nozzle while the injector was out as well. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Virginia, United States Mar 2012 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Feb 201390100 miUS $1200 | Fan motor, bad bearing causing a chirp. | ||
| Nov 2013104000 miUS $800 | HVAC motor | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in North Carolina, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201032000 miUS $576 | Fuel supply pump located inside fuel tank failed | ||
| Sep 201367000 miUS $95 | Replaced 2 pre-heat glow plugs | ||
| Aug 201481000 miUS $480 | Replaced lower right ball joint | ||
| Oct 201483800 miUS $50 | Replace 1 bad glow plug | ||
| Aug 2015100100 miUS $453 | Right rear-end differential seal was leaking. Replace all 3 seals as a precaution. | ||
| Dec 2016127000 miUS $35 | Replace number 5 glowplug | ||
| Jan 2020188457 miUS $100 | Replaced glow plugs 2 and 6 | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Texas, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Sep 201688000 miUS $360 | Water pump leak | ||
| Mar 201793000 miUS $200 | Replace pads & rotors | ||
| Sep 201798000 miUS $680 | replaced front struts and rear shocks | ||
| Nov 201798000 miUS $150 | Changed my Glow plugs | ||
| Jun 2018101000 miUS $1063 | WORN OUT TIE ROD, BALL JOINTS ETC. | ||
| Jul 2018101000 miUS $135 | AC system evacuate and refill. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New Mexico, United States Oct 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201235000 miUS $350 | All glow plugs replaced due to failure of two | ||
| Jun 201339000 miUS $139 | Worn tie-rod end discovered during new tire alignment | ||
| Jun 201549000 miUS $983 | wheel bearing adjustment engine and transmission mounts (3) | ||
| Dec 201655000 miUS $1500 | Passenger side mirror. Internal mechanics failed. Driver door lock | ||
| Dec 201758000 miUS $300 | Aux battery replacement | ||
| Mar 201858820 miUS $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 . tranny leak, motor mounts, main battery. Four tires plus align | ||
| Sep 201860000 miUS $90 | Windshield washer spayer | ||
| Jan 202269000 miUS $125 | Not driving enough. Battery loss of charge. | ||
| May 202269890 miUS $1700 | Transmission filter +gasket,fluid,etc., shifter adj and bushing air conditioner evacuate and recharge | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Texas, United States May 2009 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Oct 201168800 miUS $90 | Driver's side head rest adjustment broken. Both front seatbelts are filthy (pull out to see all). Broken plastic trunk latch cover. NAV screen scratched and cloudy. Replaced cover, polished screen. Sometimes the AC fan just shuts off, even when fan indicator lit. Must press off, then Auto, to restart. Replaced control unit. Sunroof sometimes does not close unless you hold down the button. Center speaker is scratchy when listening to talk programming, replaced it. Front license plate screw cover missing. | ||
| Dec 201289000 mi | Rear differential seal Motor Mounts Replaced | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Oklahoma, United States Nov 2009 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jun 200918500 mi | CD player failed - replaced under warranty | ||
| Apr 201629000 miUS $25 | #4 glow plug replaced | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Georgia, United States Nov 2008 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Feb 200929000 mi | Front passenger seat noticeably loose, allowing it to swivel from side to side. Seat track replaced. | ||
| Jul 200937000 mi | one glow plug faulty | ||
| Dec 200945000 mi | Transmission not shifting properly. Repair shop noted transmission fluid leak, replaced gasket and leak stopped. | ||
| Aug 201173100 miUS $190 | air conditioner became less effective during longer trips, noticed ac condenser pipe freezing up. Replaced humidity sensor and problem appears resolved. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New York, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201055000 mi | Low level oil sensor replaced. | ||
| Jul 201262000 miUS $244 | Front bushing | ||
| Jun 201465000 miUS $800 | Rear axle seal | ||
| Sep 201671000 miUS $400 | Glow plug | ||
| Oct 201672000 miUS $700 | Replaced remain 5 glow plugs | ||
| Jun 201773000 miUS $500 | Brake hoses, found during state inspection. Both batteries | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Michigan, United States Jun 2009 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Sep 201230000 mi | Leak of fuel tank where level sender enters tank. | ||
| Dec 201232000 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. | ||
| Nov 201435300 miUS $1100 | Alternator failure. MB makes over-complicated alternators that are prone to failure and ridiculously expensive to repair. Glow plug failure. | ||
| Oct 201539200 miUS $16 | No. 1 glow plug failed and I replaced. Shop wanted $200! I did it myself for $16. | ||
| Sep 201642000 miUS $500 | Steering angle sensor failure. Replaced SAS, but error code remained. | ||
| Dec 201643000 miUS $200 | Yaw sensor failure. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Tennessee, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 200934000 mi | AC froze up. Temp sensor replaced. | ||
| Oct 200939000 mi | Cracked wood trim on steering wheel | ||
| Nov 200940000 mi | return to replace steering wheel | ||
| Sep 201050000 miUS $300 | Bad glow plug | ||
| Dec 201054000 mi | squeaky blower motor in AC | ||
| May 201274300 mi | Center dash speaker was replaced. | ||
| Jul 201394200 mi | Replaced DVD drive in GPS map reader Gear whine at specific speeds and load condition Speed sensitive volume control is getting oversensitive. Radion volume goes up and down randomly. | ||
| Feb 2015113000 miUS $550 | Installed new pilot bushing, conductor plate and shift overlap sleeves in valve body. Replaced water pump, thermostat, coolant. The thermostat was getting weak (holding temps around 65C rather than 92C). Replaced accessory belt, idlers, tensioner due to a squeal on start-up. | ||
| May 2017146000 miUS $2000 | Changed springs and shocks to refresh ride quality | ||
| Jun 2018159000 mi | Communications problem with Glow Plug controller - not sure if it is glow plugs or computer issue | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Illinois, United States Aug 2009 - Sep 2015 | |||
| May 201163800 miUS $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. | ||
| Jul 201272200 miUS $1012 | Front ball joints, one front control arm, S-belt, alignment. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Louisiana, United States Apr 2018 - Oct 2020 | |||
| Apr 2018160000 miUS $900 | excellent car. follow service manual and drive. | ||
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Aug 200918500 mi | Center speaker replacement. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States Jul 2011 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Oct 201179000 miUS $230 | Bad belt tensioner and idler pulley bearings. Replaced tensioner assembly and pulley bearing. | ||
| Aug 201287900 miUS $10 | Wiring to auto trunk closer damaged. Common problem fixed with common electrical connector tools. | ||
| Dec 201290000 miUS $190 | Replaced sunroof motor due to warped casting causing gear to slip. Replaced driver's door handle to repair keyless go function | ||
| Feb 201390600 miUS $65 | Idler pulley for accessory drive belt replaced due to noisy bearing. | ||
| Sep 201395000 miUS $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
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Texas, United States Feb 2009 - Jul 2009 | |||
| Mar 200939000 mi | Replaced transmission valve body due to inconsistent shifting. Replaced window switch assembly due to child lockout switch being inoperable. | ||
| Apr 200940000 mi | Return of inconsistent shifting. Reflashed transmission computer. | ||
| Jun 200940000 mi | Return of transmission shifting problem. New software was available and seems to have finally corrected problem. Sirius satellite radio continually dropped signal. Replaced tuner module. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Utah, United States Dec 2014 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Mar 201578000 miUS $200 | ongoing shift problem with transmission. Likely will require more work, like valve body or conductor plate replacement. Transmission still works, just shifts erratically sometimes. | ||
| Jun 201581000 miUS $700 | Lights were worn - could not be resurfaced. Replaced light fixtures. | ||
| Sep 201585000 miUS $300 | Replaced Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing and Carrier | ||
| Oct 201585500 miUS $300 | Replaced Battery | ||
| Dec 201588000 miUS $200 | Rear Air Springs Engine runs rough sometimes, indication is that catalytic converters need replacement. Repetitive codes appear and will likely need to replace exhaust components. | ||
| Aug 201792000 miUS $1600 | Front air shocks replaced | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2016116000 miUS $920 | Crankshaft rear main seal | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Georgia, United States Nov 2008 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Dec 200819000 miUS $300 | Trunk would open. | ||
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Virginia, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 200831000 mi | Radio software reflashed | ||
| Aug 200940000 mi | Leaking transmission seal crankshaft seal replaced oil pan seal replaced | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2009 - Sep 2012 | |||
| May 200947000 miUS $150 | Valve cover gasket replaced | ||
| May 201063000 miUS $300 | Navigation DVD player needed replacing | ||
| Mar 201172000 miUS $350 | Grinding vibration from rear of car. Replaced oil in transfer case. Problem fixed. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Minnesota, United States Nov 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Dec 2011115000 miUS $4500 | replaced the rear differential | ||
| Jun 2012125000 miUS $550 | Cracked sway bar. Might have been caused by hitting a pot hole this spring | ||
| Jul 2013142500 miUS $200 | Grinding in transfer case at slow speed turns. | ||
| Aug 2013144000 miUS $650 | Cracked sway bar | ||
| Jun 2014145000 miUS $450 | Engine crank sensor, air filters | ||
| Oct 2014146200 miUS $400 | Climate control sensor replacement | ||
| Mar 2015149000 miUS $400 | Replaced two batteries. Replaced thermostat and coolant Replaced air sensor | ||
| Nov 2016158600 miUS $1200 | Replace sway bar which broke during a hard landing due to road conditions | ||
| Dec 2016159000 miUS $1100 | replaced drive shaft and u-joints | ||
| Apr 2018163010 miUS $2995 | Replaced rear [suspension] air bags | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Florida, United States Mar 2016 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Aug 2016117400 miUS $30 | Axle boot replaced | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New Jersey, United States Apr 2010 - Nov 2010 | |||
| Jun 201055000 miUS $1400 | Electronic trunk closer became defective. Leaks in air conditioning system required flushing, refill, new parts. A nightmare! | ||
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Ohio, United States Apr 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Apr 201478000 miUS $1200 | had air intake pump repaired for emissions | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States Mar 2006 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jun 200610901 mi | Drive Dynamic seat not operating, pump air line replaced, driver side, warranty item | ||
| Jan 200928800 mi | Power seat controls on passenger side, wiring loose, warranty repair | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in United Arab Emirates Sep 2017 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Sep 2017104160 mi¤250 | Fuel pump and Fuel filter failed | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States - May 2008 | |||
| Jul 20061100 mi | steering pump failure | ||
| May 200837000 mi | engine management update. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Ohio, United States May 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| May 201294100 miUS $14000 | 2 intermittently failing cam position sensors Minor oil leak | ||
| Jul 201297800 miUS $6000 | Replaced various ball joints | ||
| Sep 2012102000 mi | Replaced auxiliary battery | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Florida, United States Dec 2008 - Sep 2011 | |||
| May 201153100 mi | Windshield washer on driver side replaced last week. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States Jun 2009 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jan 201050000 mi | car was making a grunching noise over dips. was diagnosed as a defective (worn?) front anti-sway bar. part was replaced under warranty | ||
| Nov 201062000 miUS $75 | serpentine belt pulley was noisy...replaced pulley | ||
| Nov 201173500 miUS $330 | replace both front torques strut bushings at dealer for cost | ||
| May 201278000 miUS $700 | the automatic trunk raiser/closer stopped working. dealer determined that it was fault in the rear wiring harness. repair was successful. | ||
| Jan 201375700 miUS $28 | moonroof would not retract. plastic bracket for the wind deflector spring broke. broken piece jammed in track. very common mercedes fault. | ||
| Jun 201385000 miUS $180 | windshield washer container was leaking. replaced. | ||
| Dec 201386000 miUS $2500 | fuel tank was leaking. entire unit had to be replaced. THIS IS A COMMON W211 problem. the local dealer keeps tanks in stock. parts price $1900. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Texas, United States Mar 2010 - Apr 2012 | |||
| May 201053000 miUS $1000 | Fuel injection air pump failure | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Georgia, United States Feb 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| May 201171000 miUS $400 | squeak till motor warmed up. Serpentine belt replaced as well as tensioner and both pulleys | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 200839000 mi | Replaced cracked wood detail on drivers side door panel, and loose door sill plate..both under warranty. | ||
| Jul 200953000 mi | Left front ball joint replaced. | ||
| Dec 201076000 mi | Cam plugs and oil centrifuge leaking, replaced plugs and centrifuge. | ||
| Dec 2012105000 miUS $518 | Replace torque strut bushings | ||
| Sep 2013115000 miUS $1800 | Intake manifold went out | ||
| Feb 2014121000 miUS $380 | Power steering hose had small leak | ||
| Mar 2015135000 miUS $820 | Radiator thermostat went out, also needed software reset due to fuel vapor warnings. | ||
| Jun 2015136000 miUS $55 | Outside temp senso came unclipped from grill. | ||
| Jan 2016122800 miUS $301 | Leaking centrifuge cover replaced. Sunroof not closing properly, reset DAS and performed synchronization of system | ||
| Jun 2016149000 miUS $352 | Ignition coil on cylinder #4 went out. | ||
| Mar 2017157000 miUS $1800 | Replaced leaking cam plugs and oil centrifuge cover. Also performed 156k service, and replaced original main battery (11yrs old). | ||
| Mar 2020189 miUS $1403 | Secondary air pump and fuse link went out. | ||
| Sep 2020191 miUS $370 | Ignition coil on cylinder 3 misfiring. Replaced cylinder ignition coil | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Ohio, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2009 | |||
| Oct 200815000 mi | Passenger headrest adjuster switch broke off. Entire switch replaced by dealer in 15 minutes. A belt pully and pully guide was replaced because of a dealer campaign to do so. | ||
| Dec 200817000 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. | ||
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New Hampshire, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 2010US $180 | Computer went haywire, needed reprogramming | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New Jersey, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 201046000 mi | replace aux battery, replace belt | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Ontario, Canada Jan 2009 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Aug 200937200 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. Trim had cracks that were present when I bought the car. Just didn't bother to replace til now. | ||
| Jul 201391440 miC $4000 | Balancing shaft worn out. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2009 - May 2012 | |||
| Mar 201128520 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. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Michigan, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 201173000 miUS $4000 | CEL read 'Retarget Cam Shaft'. Got astronomical quote; traded the car in the following monday on a new Kia Sportage SX. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Ontario, Canada Jul 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jul 2014106120 miC $200 | Back central brake light - LED type- had to be replaced Replace the visor - driver side | ||
| Sep 2014106640 miC $200 | When engine is cold, it makes noise, which seems to come from the belt/tensior pulley/s. Some pulleys have been changed, but noise is still there. I am waitng for new part and will try to repair it this week. | ||
| Nov 2014107140 mi | I had a noise problem when the engine was running... Worse when it was cold. We replaced several pulleys and the belt | ||
| Dec 2015111600 mi | The car has been running rough for a while and it got worse. The engine light as well as the battery light came on. Mechanic told me that it is the sensor for the camshaft. Not fixed yet, will have to take it back after the New year. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New Jersey, United States Nov 2009 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Oct 201364000 mi | Cracked intake linkage Lateral stability sensor, under back seat. ESP warning light. Mechanic said there was a device mounted to the side of the engine and oil was leaking from it | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Kansas, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Apr 201578000 miUS $60 | Car gave P0015 error code, camshaft timing retarded. Purchased new camshaft solenoids/magnets and replaced both passenger side solenoids, which cleared the code. No real symptoms present during the time the code was active. | ||
| Jun 201584000 miUS $80 | CPS failed causing car to lose power mid-drive; regained power immediately but did not drive again until CPS was replaced. Apparently they die every 80k-120k miles. Tricky to reach CPS, but still a relatively easy repair. | ||
| May 201696300 miUS $55 | Engine was not reaching operational temperature (97C), remaining at ~40C during colder months. Drained coolant and replaced thermostat which solved the problem (heats up within 5 minutes of drive time) CEL with code P0020 came on. Somewhat inaccurate error description, fixed by replacing driver's side camshaft solenoids/magnets. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Maryland, United States Aug 2013 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Aug 201338000 miUS $90 | The bracket holding exhaust pipe broke. Clunking noise on acceleration. This possibly caused transmission into limp home mode. | ||
| Feb 201658700 miUS $1100 | Front left suspension was too low. Replaced front shocks/struts | ||
| Aug 201663100 miUS $100 | Serpentine belt and idle pulley replaced DIY Still minor squeaking from tensioner pulley that was not replaced | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Ohio, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200943000 mi | Charcoal Canister | ||
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