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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%)
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Chart based on 145 repairs.
2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (31%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (25%)
Chart based on 36 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
| 89280 mi €950 |
Airmatic air compressor damaged, not correcly working. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 144000 mi US $1280 |
Rear struts need replacing. Front air suspension struts need replacing; fourth time in 88,000 miles |
| 88040 mi C $2000 |
Front Air Shocks were leaking and vehicle dropped down overnight. Dealer estimate was $4800+tax. Installed remanufactured shocks by Arnott and cost me just under $2000. |
| 98000 mi | front suspension cracking noise |
| 131700 mi US $750 |
Right rear strut had to be replaced. |
| 155000 mi US $800 |
Left rear strut was not within the proper Ohm reading specification and was causing the Airmatic suspension to remain stuck in the Sport setting which resulted in a very stiff ride. |
| 49000 mi | tighten steering column fixing looseness at high temp |
| 52600 mi US $800 |
Air shock replaced |
| 35000 mi US $250 |
Front Air Spring Replacement |
| 35000 mi US $220 |
Rear driver's side air spring failure. Replaced both with new units. Entire repair took approximately 4 hours. Would have been a lot quicker had I had a lift. |
| 49000 mi US $35 |
Had a power steering fluid leak. Did some research, found that this was a known issue. Turns out the power steering fluid reservoir is made of plastic and connects to the top of the power steering pump on this model. Well, the plastic has a tendency to (expand, contract, break) leak at that connection. Additionally, the O-ring between the reservoir and the pump can disintegrate over time as well adding to the leak. |
| 51000 mi US $70 |
Power steering pump died. Steering became difficult at low speeds. Lot's of whining from the power steering pump. Power steering pump died. Lots of whining noise when turning the wheel. Also, complete lack of power steering. Parking was insanely difficult. |
| 38440 mi | Suspension loud vibration and noise over rough roads. Suspected rear air load leveling failing. |
| 59000 mi US $900 |
Replaced one of the wheels air spring compressor. |
| 87500 mi US $200 |
Leaking rear air bags (self leveling) Replaced with aftermarket parts |
| 72000 mi US $475 |
Rear air suspension; purchased arnott air bags and worked wonders |
| 64000 mi US $720 |
Right rear air spring had a slow leak. Replaced air spring. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 77080 mi C $1300 |
Rear air suspension failed and had to be replaced |
| 94200 mi | Passenger side rear airbag failure |
| 114700 mi US $450 |
Replaced drivers side rear suspension air bag |
| 142000 mi US $545 |
Power steering reservoir began to leak at a bad o-ring. O-ring was replaced. Rear Shocks replaced |
| 64000 mi US $600 |
Leveler sensor |
| 76000 mi US $800 |
Leveling system sensors and leveler replaced. Update in April: this problem has tended to reappear every two months, but so far has remained fixed. |
| 84500 mi US $1800 |
rear suspension airbags required replacement replaced steering pump |
| 116000 mi US $4800 |
power steering rack and pinion replacement |
| 72000 mi US $450 |
Load Leveler air bag leaking on right rear. $1,265 to replace with OEM part. Web says usually go at 72k miles and can get rebuilt bag from Arnott for much fewer $. Dealer says willing to install. Will do work later. |
| 93000 mi US $340 |
Right front bearing had gone bad. Replaced same for $340. |
| 61000 mi US $938 |
Leak from p/s pump. p/s pump was replaced. |
| 115000 mi US $1124 |
Rear air springs |
| 73000 mi US $400 |
airmatic failed on driver's side rear as well as suspension problem on driver's front due to rear failure. |
| 79000 mi | Power steering leaking. MB Plano repaired problem under extended warranty no charge to me. Power steering reservoir was over filled. Under pressure fluid was being pushed out of over flow tube. MB Plano tech cleaned and filled to proper levels. No charge to me. |
| 98360 mi C $300 |
Air suspension for rear passenger side replaced, it was leaking |
2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| 121800 mi €1800 |
Leakage of air suspension creating severe dissymety left/right |
| 158100 mi €500 |
replacement of rear shock absorbers |
2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| 24300 mi US $900 |
airmatic stopped functioning again...compressor and relay replaced. good as new! |
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