2006 Mercedes-Benz C Class Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C Class, and owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C Class
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Electrical system
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…
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.
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Air bags
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…
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.
9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C Class have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 9,989 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 3600”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 1, 2010 · Air bags
“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 ava”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 18, 2007 · Tires
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (C230, C280, C280 4matic, C350, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–22 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15–19 / 20–27 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 2.5/3/3.5/5.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5); Automatic 5-spd; Automatic 7-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Mercedes-Benz C Class model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz C Class model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 0 | 15 |
| 1995 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 0 | 49 |
| 1996 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 1 | 6 |
| 1997 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 1 | 6 |
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 1 | 7 |
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 0 | 8 |
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 0 | 14 |
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 0 | 31 |
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 0 | 9 |
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 1 | 15 |
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 2 | 5 |
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 2 | 9 |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 1 | 13 |
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2006 Mercedes-Benz C Class
How do I know if my 2006 Mercedes-Benz C Class has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C Class; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V560000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.