2006 Model Year

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
181
Recalls
0
Crashes
10
Severe
17

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Dec 2025

Engine misfires while driving. OBD 2 codes P0016 and P0017 indicates bad balance shaft. Common defect in these cars. Very expensive repair needed.

Structure
Jun 2025

While driving at approximately 70 mph on a highway, the rear subframe of the vehicle suddenly and catastrophically failed. This caused the vehicle to...

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
Jun 2025

SRS light went on. Restraint malfunction message flashed across screen. Code reader pulls up dealer recall for driver airbag possibly exploding due to...

STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 2025

We received a recall notice on our Mercedes stating that over time the bonding in the glass panel and sunroof frame might deteriorate over time and ca...

Engine
May 2025

The balance shaft sprocket in this car needs to be recalled. It has has known issues since it came out nearly 20 years ago. It can cause your whole en...

Engine
Dec 2024

The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz C230. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started leaking oil. The check...

Power Train
Sep 2024

The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz C230. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate above 35 MPH with the traction control warning li...

Engine
May 2024

The car randomly misfires and goes into limp mode with a flashing check engine light. This has occurred on roadways and the vehicle loses all engine p...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Dec 2023

Our car was recalled on 07/03/2008, recall #08V303000, for problems relating to a number of types of mechanical and electrical malfunctions. One was t...

Engine
May 2023

Engine pulley noises

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Summary

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 181 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 10 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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