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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2006 Mercedes-Benz M Class Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
7%of 14 total for the year
Median mileage
4,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz M Class, 7% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,000 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 vehicle safety systems failures are detailed below: DOT safety recall for power steering clamp repaired by mbm in july catastrophic failure of power steering system occurred ~ 2 weeks later while rounding a corner with 4 other family members, barely avoided a head-on collision. Vehicle towed to mbm for repairs. I indicated to the service rep that I was also experiencing abrupt shifting. A promise by national service center of clean up of garage and drive from ps fluid did not occur. Power washing and 4 hours and $50 in cleaners were needed to complete the clean up. …”

NHTSA complaint #10140198, filed 2005-10, 4,000 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200617%
200014%
199916%

Other parts of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz M Class

Engine cooling
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology