2006 Mercedes Benz M-Class
Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2006
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2006: 14 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
4 of 14 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
Steering
4 of 14 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing hose, piping, and connections and hydraulic power assist system.
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I have same problem with my car and my model is not effected with this recall recall number: 05V224000 dates manufactured: jan 0001 to jan 0001 number of vehicles affected: 7191 date owners notified on: jan 0001 on certain passenger...
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-01-24
Engine and engine cooling
4 of 14 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
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Regarding: ODI id number 10130895 I had similar issues with the vehicle and Mercedes Benz could not replicate the problem and blamed it on me for driving with two feet.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-08-08
SUV engine stalled 7/3/2005 going 65 MPH without warning; SUV restarted after stall. SUV engine stalled again 7/22/2005 going 45 MPH without warning; SUV did not restart after stall. Towed to dealer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-08-01
Electrical system
2 of 14 total reports mention: electrical system.
Visibility
1 of 14 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing exterior.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2005-05-17Steering05V224000 On certain passenger vehicles, a hose clamp that secures the power steering fluid cooling hose to the power steering fluid cooler may not provide sufficient clamping force for this connection.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering hose clamp free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2005. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
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2008-08-30Electrical system08V303000 Mercedes-Benz is recalling my 2006-2008 M-Class, R-Class, my 2005-2009 SLK-class, my 2005-2008 C-Class, my 2003-2004 and 2006-2008 CLK-class, my 2003-2008 e-class, my 2004 and 2008 CL-class, my 2008…
Remedy: Dealers will recode the scn free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2008. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Mercedes Benz M-Class — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V224000 · Steering
- Recall 08V303000 · Electrical system
FAQ
- Is the 2006 Mercedes Benz M-Class reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes Benz M-Class?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Mercedes Benz M-Class have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.