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2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 8 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Engine
55
Airbags
33
Powertrain
30
Other
17
Electrical
8
Steering
6
Structure
5
Fuel System
5
Visibility
4
Tires
4
Speed Control
3
Suspension
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 13, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEOur car was recalled on 07/03/2008, recall #08V303000, for problems relating to a number of types of...
Sep 29, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ C230. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO USE THE REMO...
Jan 1, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSteering column is locked. The car will not start.
Jan 3, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE WIRE HARNESS INSULATION WITHIN THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLE IS DISINTEGRATING LEAVING THE WIRE, IT'S D...
Dec 28, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGSHELLO THERE, THIS IS MY VEHICLE INFORMATION 2006 MERCEDES BENZ C230 SPORT VIN : (XXXXX) AND THIS...
Jan 24, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEMEIS AND ESL GO BAD, CAR WILL NOT START DUE TO STEERING WHEEL LOCKING.
Sep 5, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEI BOUGHT THE C230 AT ONE YEAR OLD. I HAD E PERIENCED TWO TIMES THATWHILE FREEWAY DRIVING ALL POWER W...
Mar 4, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI'VE HAD THIS PROBLEM SEVERAL TIMES WHERE I PUT IN THE CAR KEY TO START THE CAR, YES IT STARTS UP BU...

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