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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%)
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Chart based on 110 repairs.
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (23%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (18%)
Chart based on 22 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
| 81840 mi A $3500 |
Air suspension on drivers side front needed replacing. Had to order genuine MB parts through Singapore because local MB dealership was going to charge far too much. |
| 92380 mi A $360 |
We had the right rear wheel bearing replaced in early July 2011- a humming noise while going straight and turning left but quiet turning right. |
| 124620 mi A $8500 |
Front left air shock failed and caused compressor pump failure. Both rear shocks leaking Sway bar knocking noise |
| 136400 mi A $1000 |
Rear air bag suspension |
| 143480 mi A $900 |
Other rear air suspension bag failed. |
| 207700 mi A $1296 |
Replace driver's side front air strut. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 94440 mi A $200 |
rear airbag d/side |
| 36000 mi US $5000 |
Leaks in Airmatic pump, it was replaced. R/R strut air leak, replaced. |
| 45300 mi US $3000 |
Another leak in the air suspension |
| 46000 mi US $2000 |
More problem with air suspension. Rear lights issues also. |
| 98000 mi US $500 |
noisy the loosen sway bar |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 81800 mi US $300 |
Leaking steering fluid reservoir |
| 44000 mi | Rattle in steering column. |
| 66000 mi US $250 |
The service trip was for routine maintenance. I asked the mechanic to investigate a noise in the suspension and a defective bearing in the steering column was discovered and repaired. |
| 79000 mi US $300 |
The level sensor on the passenger side front would cause the suspension to adjust one side of the car to be higher than the other. |
| 96000 mi | Air suspension problems. |
| 182000 mi US $650 |
New front struts after one started to fail. |
| 92000 mi US $1418 |
Evidence of leaking fluid on garage floor and occasional smell of burning oil. Dealer determined that the Power steering reservoir was leaking. Dealer replaced the power steering oil tank 000-460-25-83 and gasket 000-466-18-80, $398. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| 57660 mi | Airmatic pneumatic suspension compressor has been replaced after check light appeared. Before the repair, the defective compressor was running for long time even when I was stopping the car. |
| 66340 mi | Airmatic air compressor destroyed due to air leak on suspension system after non conform previous repair |
| 79360 mi €750 |
Scary noisy front drivetrain when driving. Took long time at dealer to finaly detect a defective front left wheel bearing. Really not accceptable for a car driven only on nice roads for 128,000 km... |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| 116560 mi A $3800 |
Right hand rear air suspension replaced. Rear brake rotors and pads. |
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