2006 Mercedes-Benz M Class Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 7%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,646miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz M Class, 7% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,646 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The airmatic system began to fail. The front left strut quit working and had to be replaced. Since that time the right strut has failed and both rear airmatic springs have failed. All items had to be replaces at great cost. Now the airmatic compressor has failed and needs to be replaced. The mileage at this time is around 72000. A difference of just over 15000 miles and the whole system has completely broken down. …”
NHTSA complaint #10596036, filed 2014-06, 56,646 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10037408Nov 19, 2010Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz M Class
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz M Class
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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