2006 Mercedes Benz C Class
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2006 Mercedes Benz C Class. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a crash, an occupant may not be properly restrained which could result in injuries.
Remedy
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.
Owner complaints
9 complaints1 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Air bags › Frontal
Battery went dead on our 2006 C320 mercedes the air bag warning light came on after the car was restarted and the dealer cllaims the bag can deploy without warnig if not repaired the car only has 36000 miles they refused to fix problem wiyh ouy being paid because the vehicle IS 30 days out of warranty.
- Tires › Sidewall
Highway cruising at steady state speed, aprox 65 mph. right front tire failure. Control was maintained. Pulled off to shoulder and replaced tire with spare. Tire IS being replaced. Damaged tire IS available. *jb
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel · Structure
Dt*: the contact stated while wearing sunglasses the instrument panel was not readable. the dealership determined this was how the vehicle was manufactured. updated 09/15/06. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling · Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. the dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. the brake pedal shakes while depressed. the dealership determined this was normal operating conditions.
- Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint
The mercedes clk350 vin [xxx]- the passenger seat and driver seat when released to allow a rear passenger out of the car causes the head rest to automatically descend and can trap the rear occupants hand in place as it did with a 10 year child in my car. The control to raise the headrest IS…
The mercedes clk350 vin [xxx]- the passenger seat and driver seat when released to allow a rear passenger out of the car causes the head rest to automatically descend and can trap the rear occupants hand in place as it did with a 10 year child in my car. The control to raise the headrest IS disabled when the seat IS in this position thereby not allowing any method to release the trapped hand. I spoke with mercedes this morning and they acknowledge that this IS how it IS designed and there IS nothing wrong with it but would tell their engineers. Obviously this IS a dangerous situation since everyone needs to use the front seat to assist themselves when exiting the vehicle. *nm updated 07/16/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6)
- Tires · Wheels
I bought a new 2006 C230 on 2/27/2006 . I was driving this car on the freeway at night and after 10-15 minutes of driving the tire on driver rear side was shredded. I replaced this tire with the spare tire. after all remaining tires were checked that were good to drive...i drove another 15-20…
I bought a new 2006 C230 on 2/27/2006 . I was driving this car on the freeway at night and after 10-15 minutes of driving the tire on driver rear side was shredded. I replaced this tire with the spare tire. after all remaining tires were checked that were good to drive...i drove another 15-20 mins and driver side front tire shredded. At this time I had to call aaa and had the car towed to mercedes dealership in beverly hills. this dealership diagnosed the problem as something had impacted the wheels of the car and that shredded the tires. I also looked at the wheels myself and I did not see any damage to the wheels where they were pointing to saying there IS slight raised or indentation . they told me mercedes will not cover for the warranty of the tires and wheels. I feel that I did not do anything out of the ordinary while driving this car to cause this damage and I should not be at fault for this and that the mercedes company should cover this cost and reimburse the cost of wheels and tires. the cost of the parts was $1050 and I paid $1431 in total to the dealership at beverly hills. also the mercedes logo on my new wheels that was put on IS rusted and does not new while the old wheels that were not replaced have the mercedes logo that looks new. also, if there IS any extra or special warranty for tires and wheels ...i was not made aware of this warranty while purchasing the car. *jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had serious transmission problems. the vehicle lurched continuously while driving at 10 mph. there was also a loud clunking noise when the vehicle shifted gears. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who determined there was a problem with the fuel pump.…
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had serious transmission problems. the vehicle lurched continuously while driving at 10 mph. there was also a loud clunking noise when the vehicle shifted gears. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who determined there was a problem with the fuel pump. the fuel pump was replaced, but the problems continued. the vehicle was then taken back to the service dealer, who was unable to duplicate the issue.
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Many newer cars are equipped with blinding, blue-green, headlights that are a safety hazard and should be prohibited. there are several problems. first, when seen from any angle, these headlights are highly distracting, in that they draw ones eyes from the road ahead and on either side; the…
Many newer cars are equipped with blinding, blue-green, headlights that are a safety hazard and should be prohibited. there are several problems. first, when seen from any angle, these headlights are highly distracting, in that they draw ones eyes from the road ahead and on either side; the reason that they are distracting IS that they are of a notably different color and are much brighter than the traditional incandescent lights. second, when viewed from any angle, the light "flares" about ones eyes, forming spikes that radiate outwards from the light itself, thereby obscuring one's view of things above, below and on either side of the light itself. third, when viewed from the opposite direction, the lights are often blinding, depending on whether the road IS flat or hilly, the result being to obscure almost everything ahead, about the same as traditional incandescent lights on "high"beam. fourth, when viewed from the opposite direction on roadways that are not perfectly level, these headlights alternate rapidly, back and forth, like a strobe light, between "standard" and "blinding," a result of the fact (which I assume) that the lights are very tightly focused, and the problem being that the "focused" light under these conditions IS repeatedly focused on the eyes of the driver heading in the opposite direction. the most hazardous are items three and four, but item four IS particularly hazardous because it combines the worst of all of the others - both distraction and blindingness. clearly, headlights need to be designed to light the way ahead; but there are competing goals, which include not blinding other drivers. like everything else in this world, what IS good for one person must be weighed against its negative impacts on others. that IS where government has a key responsibility; to assess the benefits and burdens and arrive at a compromise that optimally suits everyone's needs best. *nm
- Power train › Automatic transmission
The transmission of my new car, 2006 mbz C280, has failed three times. The car goes into a false neutral while driving and then eventually falls into gear. After this episode, the car continues to drive in a low gear. The dealership has tried: 1. Replacing the valve body on the car's transmission…
The transmission of my new car, 2006 mbz C280, has failed three times. The car goes into a false neutral while driving and then eventually falls into gear. After this episode, the car continues to drive in a low gear. The dealership has tried: 1. Replacing the valve body on the car's transmission and uploading the new software 2. Replacing the transmission with a completely new transmission from the dealership 3. Replacing the valve body of the new transmission. *Jb
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10037408Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure.
- 10034306Mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. Air bag srs control module (N2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. With 164, 216 221, 251 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset five times. With modes 202, 210 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset three times. Earlier models would have to have their airbag control unit and triggered restrain components changed only after an accident. No models or model years listed.
- 10034305Daimler/xentry: fuel level indicator and radio frequency central locking inoperative, instrument cluster reports turn signals inoperative, diagnosis of rear sam not possible. Control modules. Models c class, model series 204. No model years listed. Updated 7/8/11.
- 10028147Mercedes: replacing the longitudinal member (left and right) below the main floor panel on all my 204 up to 12/31/07. (C300, C350, C300 4-matic, C63 ame).
- 10018931Learning in selection range sensor not possible after ehs replacement.
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