AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts

Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Mercedes Benz M-Class

NHTSA data on file today

The 2006 Mercedes Benz M-Class has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 14 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

Recall campaigns on file

NHTSA #08V303000 INCORRECT SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER CODIFICATION NHTSA notice
NHTSA #05V224000 POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP NHTSA notice

Most-cited components in owner complaints

Engine and Engine Cooling 4 complaints
Power Train 4 complaints
Steering 3 complaints
Electrical System 2 complaints
Seats 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint

Of the 14 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Recall notices and owner complaints for the 2006 Mercedes Benz M-Class

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