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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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Chart based on 268 repairs.
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (15%)
$1000 - $2499 (41%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (6%)
Chart based on 34 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
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 88000 mi US $3000 |
bushings. |
| 42000 mi US $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
| 150500 mi US $871 |
third party warranty paid $1565 for replacement of a wheel bearing, front thrust arms and bushings, front stabilizer bar |
| 103000 mi US $3800 |
Rear airbag failure on both rear wheels |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 115000 mi US $1146 |
Replaced both airsprings with Arnott bags. My left bag had a hole in it lowering the back end making the car undrivable. |
| 183000 mi US $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
| 62000 mi US $244 |
Front bushing |
| 129000 mi US $2000 |
replace front spring, tie rod ends, sway bar bushings |
| 39000 mi US $139 |
Worn tie-rod end discovered during new tire alignment |
| 146000 mi US $2000 |
Changed springs and shocks to refresh ride quality |
| 98000 mi US $680 |
replaced front struts and rear shocks |
| 101000 mi US $1063 |
WORN OUT TIE ROD, BALL JOINTS ETC. |
| 81000 mi US $480 |
Replaced lower right ball joint |
| 72200 mi US $1012 |
Front ball joints, one front control arm, S-belt, alignment. |
| 29241 mi | Replaced right side upper ball joint |
| 69000 mi US $253 |
Replaced Loose Right Front Lower Ball Joint |
| 80600 mi US $269 |
Replaced left front lower ball joint |
| 103000 mi US $1000 |
Broken Spring Replaced - Right Front. Caused by hitting curb. |
| 197778 mi | RF Inner wheel bearing seized to spindle - Replaced both Front Wheel Hubs, V Belt and Safety Cartridge |
| 218612 mi US $3719 |
Replaced ALL Front Control Arm's, Bushings, Struts, Springs & Ball Joints. Essentially rebuilt the entire Front Suspension. Replaced with all OEM parts. |
| 244002 mi US $1897 |
plus replaced RF Outer Tie Rod |
| 259954 mi US $1559 |
Replaced Front Springs and Struts. Damaged by a pothole on Freeway. |
| 116000 mi US $2300 |
Front spring sagging, rear spring cracked. Replace front struts, and rear springs plus front upper ball joint |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 88000 mi US $1200 |
Rear Air Springs |
| 92000 mi US $1600 |
Front air shocks replaced |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 125000 mi US $550 |
Cracked sway bar. Might have been caused by hitting a pot hole this spring |
| 144000 mi US $650 |
Cracked sway bar |
| 158600 mi US $1200 |
Replace sway bar which broke during a hard landing due to road conditions |
| 163010 mi US $2995 |
Replaced rear [suspension] air bags |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 97800 mi US $6000 |
Replaced various ball joints |
| 1100 mi | steering pump failure |
| 53000 mi | Left front ball joint replaced. |
| 105000 mi US $518 |
Replace torque strut bushings |
| 121000 mi US $380 |
Power steering hose had small leak |
| 50000 mi | car was making a grunching noise over dips. was diagnosed as a defective (worn?) front anti-sway bar. part was replaced under warranty |
| 73500 mi US $330 |
replace both front torques strut bushings at dealer for cost |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 58700 mi US $1100 |
Front left suspension was too low. Replaced front shocks/struts |
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