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2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (21%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (27%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 145 repairs.
2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (18%)
< $100 (61%)
Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Engine not specified
| 60760 mi | Blower in climate control system failed |
2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| lighting/electrical failure | |
| lighting/electrical failure | |
| lighting/electrical failure |
| 49000 mi | side mirror motor fixing loud clapping sound on closure replace bulbs; also change brake fluid |
| 144700 mi US $200 |
SOS intermittent calling - Mechanic reset instrument cluster. SRS Light on - Mechanic cleaned and refastened loose wire in drivers side airbag. |
| 96200 mi | TEMP WHEELS ON HEAT/AC CONTROL DO NOT ADJUST. |
| 96000 mi | TEMP WHEELS ON HEAT/AC CONTROL DO NOT ADJUST. |
| 42000 mi | keyless go remote failed; window switch failed |
| 98000 mi US $700 |
A/C drier was leaking and had to be replaced. |
| 33480 mi C $1500 |
Passenger side climate control dial broken. Broken ventilation system on ignition startup. Fan noise. |
| 34100 mi C $600 |
Blower motor electrical short. Water intrusion from reed valve/ cabin air filter. |
| 37200 mi C $500 |
Shifter column rotating when hot. Electrical malfunction puts transmission into limp home mode. |
| 39060 mi C $500 |
Driver's side keyless go broken. |
| 61000 mi | climate control stopped working well. windshield wiper controller broke. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 123000 mi US $70 |
replacement of both front bulbs |
| 94200 mi | Coolant level sensor defective and was replaced |
| 58700 mi US $1200 |
AC compressor ceased working |
| 56000 mi US $150 |
One low beam light bulb burned out, so I replaced both sides. The "trip" was both front fender located lower side marker light lenses damaged before I bought the car. I had the dealer replace the side marker lights, which was at no labor cost. |
| 90000 mi | Left (DS) rear tail light is intermittent. Light bulb socket is issue and dealer says there is a upgrade for about $127. I modified the existing socket to stop the issue, but intend to get the repair eventually. Don't want to be stopped. |
| 93000 mi US $340 |
Driver side taillight holder bad; Replaced both sides at owner request. This is an upgrade. Driver side temperature control intermittent- goes down, not up (temp). Service advisor software will fix it. |
| 68000 mi | Ac compressor failed |
| 35000 mi | Air condition system would stop cooling - blower operated normally. MB of Ft Lauderdale could not replicate the problem. |
| 36000 mi | New AC compressor for engine noise. (new battery due to elec issues & new serp belt) New tail light assy. |
| 67000 mi | Car failed to start, dead battery. Jump fried the jumper box assembly and forced the car into limp-home mode. Had to get car towed. Replaced battery and jumper box assy. |
| 83000 mi US $375 |
Coolant light on unknown reason, light bulb changed and service B combined |
| 83000 mi US $13 |
left parking lightbulb |
| 105400 mi | New Battery |
| 73000 mi US $400 |
Driver's side A/C wheel setting would not move off of 68. Great that it's on cold setting, but after sitting in traffic for an hour it's freaking cold in the car!!! Parts fixed...apparently a dog was broken off the mechanism. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| 99400 mi | Xenon headlight NOK. Dealer replaced headlight control system, bulb was OK. Headlight had to be completely disassambled from the car. |
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