2006 Mercedes Benz E Class
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2006
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2006: 10 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 38 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 38 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 34 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 45 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2008 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel/propulsion system
3 of 10 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
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Fuel smell when vehicle is filled up ...fuel leaking at top of fuel tank ...this is a know problem with the W211 E Class cars from 2003 to 2009 dealer wants 2000.00 to repair this flaw in the fuel system mercedes will not help at all with this known...
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-12
Fuel system, gasoline
3 of 10 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.
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This isn't a complaint, it is a request for consideration of or assistance for the replacement of the gasoline tank for my vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-02
Air bags
2 of 10 total reports mention: air bags.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes E280. The contact stated that another vehicle crashed into the passenger's side of his vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the stomach. The vehicle was destroyed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-11
Mercedes Benz 2006 E350. The steering wheel electrical harness is to short and comes apart disabling all airbags. The dealer says that this is a common problem and that the company won't pay to correct it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-12-30
Also filed under Electrical system
Wheels
1 of 10 total reports mentions: wheels.
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Auto has low profile mag wheels. Two right wheels cracked when hit a curb in sept 2009. Two wheels and 4 tires had to be replaced sept 10, 2009. The following June one of the replaced wheels developed a crack.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-12-05
Service brakes
1 of 10 total reports mentions: service brakes.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2008-08-30Electrical system08V303000 Mercedes-Benz is recalling my 2006-2008 M-Class, R-Class, my 2005-2009 SLK-class, my 2005-2008 C-Class, my 2003-2004 and 2006-2008 CLK-class, my 2003-2008 e-class, my 2004 and 2008 CL-class, my 2008…
Remedy: Dealers will recode the scn free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2008. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
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2010-05-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2010-11-24 Driver Air Bag Circuit High Resistance
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Mercedes Benz E Class — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 08V303000 · Electrical system
FAQ
- Is the 2006 Mercedes Benz E Class reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes Benz E Class?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Mercedes Benz E Class have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.