2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2006

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2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (9%)

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2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (55%)

< $100 (27%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.

302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Massachusetts, United States
- May 2011
Jul 2010

62500 mi

US $250
Keyless-Go door handles replaced, Sunroof repaired for rain leaks - Covered by Aftermarket Extended Warranty 
Oct 2010

62500 mi

US $300
AirMatic Compressor Replacement - Covered by Aftermarket Extended Warranty 
May 2011

71000 mi

US $100
Mirror Turn Signals Replaced for Water Condensation 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.

302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Maine, United States
Jun 2009 - Jun 2022
Nov 2009

57339 mi

US $130
AC quit. 0 pressure. System recharged by the dealer and dye added to try and find leak. no problems with system after that. 
Mar 2010

59252 mi

US $300
Transfer case trying to lock up.Took to dealer and he said it needed an oil change on the transfer case. The change interval had been update by MB to 30,000 miles due to this problem. Oil was changed per TSB and the problem has not return 
May 2010

63053 mi

US $75
Electrical Plug to Transmission leaking. Replaced 
Jul 2010

66300 mi

US $100
Crankshaft Position Sensor failed. Replaced 
Jul 2011

84524 mi

US $60
Voltage regulator was putting out reduced voltage. Brushes were warn and unit replaced. This has fixed the problem 
Dec 2017

154000 mi

US $600
Clutch failed on AC compressor. Had to replace the AC compressor, serpentine belt and recharge system. 
Jun 2018

163000 mi

US $80
Serpentine belt failed. this was due to bad idler pulley, replaced both. 
Jul 2018

163000 mi

US $1200
Replace front lower control arms complete with bushings on both sides of vehicle. Vehicle was creaking and speaking on bumps. 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Repair Histories

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