MYRModel Year Report

2006 Mercedes Benz E

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2006 Mercedes Benz E
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:24:53.713Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz E Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 1994: 1 complaints 1994 2004: 2 complaints 2005: 5 complaints 2005 2006: 1 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 7 complaints 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2010: 1 complaints 2011: 10 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012
2006: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19941
20042
20055
20061
20072
20087
20092
20101
201110
20120

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

1 of 1 total report mentions: air bags.

Show complaint excerpts

EXTREMELY DANGEROUS: YESTERDAY 1/19/11 WHILE DRIVING ~35-40MPH AND PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL, MY 2006 MERCEDES BENZ ML350 SUDDENLY &RAPIDLY DECELERATED WHILE MAKING A LOUD GRINDING NOISE AND THE AUTO GAVE THE MESSAGE THAT THE AIRBAGS WERE DEACTIVATED...

NHTSA ODI report, 20110120

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20080204 — engine and engine cooling

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES, THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR COULD FAIL DUE TO SEPARATION OF BOND WIRES FROM THE LEAD FRAME IN THE SENSOR. THIS RESULTS IN AN INTERRUPTION IN THE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 08V006000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20100514 — PE (closed 20101124)

Driver Air Bag Circuit High Resistance

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Mercedes Benz E — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08V006000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 Mercedes Benz E 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?

The most-reported component is air bags:frontal, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Mercedes Benz E have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.