2006
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
EPA MPG:
24 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
24 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 7 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 7 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 7 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 7 recalls on this vehicle.
Learn More.
Reliability
Overall Reliability
We expect the 2025 C-Class to have about average reliability when compared to other new cars. This prediction is based on the Mercedes-Benz brand score and limited data from the C-Class.
The 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been recalled 7 times by NHTSA.
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The 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been recalled 7 times by NHTSA.
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2006 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability
No Data Available
Mercedes-Benz vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Cooling
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Electrical
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Paint/Trim
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Powertrain
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Engine Major
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Engine Minor
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Engine Cooling
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Engine Electrical
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Transmission Major
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Transmission Minor
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Drive System
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Exhaust
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Brakes
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Climate System
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Build Quality
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Electrical Accessories
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Body Hardware
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Paint/Trim
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Noises/Leaks
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY

VISIBILITY
Nov 19, 2024
A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
What should you do:
Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
24V874000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
33456
VISIBILITY
Dec 23, 2022
A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
What should you do:
Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
22V954000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
131653
VISIBILITY
Mar 19, 2021
A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG, E500 Wagon, E500, E55 AMG, 2007 CLK550, CLS550, CLS63 AMG, E550, E63 AMG, and E63 Wagon AMG vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly causing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.
What should you do:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040012.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
21V196000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
11356
VISIBILITY
Dec 20, 2019
A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
What should you do:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
19V918000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
747928
AIR BAGS
Feb 11, 2016
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Summary:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and R350 4Matic, 2007-2008 SLK280, SLK350, and SLK55 AMG, 2011-2014 SLS AMG Coupe, 2012 SLS AMG Cabriolet, 2013-2014 SLS AMG GT and SLS AMG GT Cabriolet, 2005 C230 Kompressor and C320, 2006-2007 C230, 2006-2011 C350, 2008-2011 C300 and C300 4Matic, 2010-2012 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic and 2007-2008 Chrysler Crossfire vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
What should you do:
MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
16V081000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
711159
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 07, 2008
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP MAY NOT RECEIVE A CRASH SIGNAL THAT IS REQUIRED FOR THE FUEL PUMP TO DISCONNECT AND PREVENT FUTURE FUEL DELIVERY AS DESIGNED.
Summary:
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 CLS-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2007-2008 S-CLASS, MY 2003 G-CLASS, AND MY 2003-2004, 2006 AND 2009 SL-CLASS VEHICLES. A SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER (SCN) CODING RECEIVED ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES DURING A RECENT WORKSHOP VISIT WAS INCORRECT. DEPENDING ON THE MODEL YEAR AND MODEL AFFECTED, THE RESULTS OF AN INCORRECT SCN CODING CAN AFFECT A NUMBER OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND EMISSION FUNCTIONS INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF FUNCTIONS: (1) THE FUEL GAUGE READINGS MAY BE INCORRECT; (2) A STUCK FUEL-LEVEL SENSOR MAY NOT BE DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER; (3) THE OBD SYSTEM MAY CAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE INCORRECTLY; AND, (4) THE SPEEDOMETER MAY BE OUT OF TOLERANCE.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
MERCEDES-BENZ RECALL NO. 2008 070001.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
08V303000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
404
AIR BAGS
Dec 20, 2005
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES.
Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPORT MODEL STEERING WHEELS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." IN CERTAIN LOW RISK AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT TESTS CONDUCTED BY NHTSA, USING AN OUT-OF-POSITION UNBELTED 5TH PERCENTILE FEMALE CRASH TEST DUMMY, IRREGULARITIES WERE DEMONSTRATED INDICATING THAT OCCUPANTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED IN A CRASH.
What should you do:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
For more information:
MERCEDES-BENZ RECALL NO. 2006020005.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
05V560000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
61000
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