The Lemon IndexAll cars · Mercedes-Benz M/GLE · 2006
2006 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 48,300 and 97,500 miles. Median 70,000, from 169 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 63,000 | 45,500–86,500 | 45 |
| Engine | 84,000 | 65,000–128,000 | 27 |
| Electrical | 72,500 | 50,500–127,000 | 28 |
| Steering | 74,000 | 47,000–107,600 | 16 |
| Engine | 59,000 | 43,800–88,800 | 14 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 34% |
| Electrical | 14% |
| Tires | 14% |
| Steering | 14% |
| Brakes | 10% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211 | 13 | 24 | 14 | 0 | 11 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
24V298000 Apr 2024 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist / Vacuum
Defect. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Risk. Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MMUSA's number for this recall is 202
22V315000 May 2022 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist / Vacuum
Defect. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Risk. Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 202
Manufacturer communications 105
Mercedes-Benz filed 105 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- The alternator regulator may fail to prevent voltage values ranging beyond the specified…
- The electrically folding 3rd seat row makes noises while folding up and down, or the folding
- There are electrical production quality issues that cause the air bag warning light to illuminate
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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