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2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 110 repairs.
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (10%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (27%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| 70060 mi A $890 |
Had to replace the turbo intake shutoff motor. No problem driving it, just low power (and much better fuel economy!) because the turbo wouldn't work. |
| 226300 mi A $4600 |
replace intake manifold and turbo seal |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Engine not specified
| 37000 mi US $230 |
After owning for one week, vehicle acted as if it was going to stall at slow speeds, then while stoped with motor running and foot on the brake, the vehicle would lunge forward. Dealer said previous owner probably used cheap gasoline. |
| 125000 mi US $3000 |
engine mount and throttle replaced. problem persists. when slowing down or at a stop and go traffic, the car would hesitate, and shake like it was going to stall. intermittent, so far dealer hasn't been able to duplicate. taking it back again next week. |
| 126400 mi US $1500 |
at this point, i don't even know what need to be fixed anymore, some oxygen thing |
| 40000 mi | wheel sensors |
| 53000 mi US $6500 |
Replaced Cam Shaft |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 125300 mi US $360 |
Started to have a misfire in October 2015, no codes. The car would launch forward sometimes when stopped. A mechanic told me it needed a tune up first. I bought the spark plugs($85), plug wires ($150), labor $120. Everybody charged$5-600 |
| 135000 mi US $650 |
The car would not crank, I switched the batteries of the keys, still didn't work. My buddy works at MB and told me it was the ignition switch EIS. Also I ahd a problem with the car misfiring, so we swtiched the crank shaft sensor and it looks to solved the problems. At a dealer it'd cost $1300. But He helped me out so it cost $650. |
| 101474 mi US $400 |
replace Crankshaft Position Sensor |
| 25000 mi US $600 |
Oil leak from engine made smell. Required gasket replacement. Out of warranty. |
| 31000 mi US $170 |
Idler Pulley: WOBBLES |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 99000 mi US $100 |
replaced MAF sensor |
| 126000 mi US $50 |
Replaced thermostat |
| 128000 mi US $75 |
Intake runner pivot arm |
| 137000 mi US $191 |
Cylinder #1 misfire, Replaced #1 coil pack and all spark plugs. Found that #1 plug had failed. |
| 146762 mi US $980 |
Vacumn leak at intake manifold showing code for lean at idle bank 1. Intake manifold and some brittle vac hoses were replaced. |
| 17568 mi | Transmission clunk when slowing to a stop. Checked in Trans control unit. found new software update, after update, found update for M.E. control unit and installed. Erase all DTC codes after repair |
| 50000 mi | Smell of oil after recent oil change. Took to dealer as I only had 75 miles remaining in my 50K warranty. Mechanic disgnosed a leaking plug on the back of the cylinder head. Plug replaced. |
| 53300 mi US $407 |
Check engine light. Found code 1085, major leak in purge system. Replaced purge valve and flashed to new ME9.7 Software. Cleared fault code |
| 76000 mi £65 |
no.2 cylinder ignition coil breaking down |
| 79000 mi £600 |
rattle timing chain |
| 80000 mi £1200 |
camshaft timing gears |
| 96000 mi | Oil leak. |
| 72000 mi US $500 |
Pulley system for belts needed to be replaced |
| 87000 mi US $2100 |
Needed new air intake system. Needed new Air intake system |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
| 126920 mi €600 |
Turbo losing pressure - not fixed |
| 127100 mi €150 |
A pressure sensor was replaced - didn't fix the problem |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| 57660 mi | At low RPM and middle range temperature, engine has temporary little cuts. EGR valve replaced. |
| 95480 mi A $500 |
change 6 glow plugs and glow plug controller |
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