MYRModel Year Report

2006 Mercedes Benz E320

▲ Better than typical
2006 Mercedes Benz E320
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:00:25.511Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
41
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

41% of complaints

Complaints per year

1994: 11 complaints 1994 1995: 96 complaints 1996: 45 complaints 1996 1997: 63 complaints 1998: 37 complaints 1998 1999: 83 complaints 2000: 44 complaints 2000 2001: 38 complaints 2002: 23 complaints 2002 2003: 214 complaints 2004: 203 complaints 2004 2005: 231 complaints 2006: 41 complaints 2006 41 2007: 17 complaints 2008: 10 complaints 2008 2009: 8 complaints
1994: 11 complaints 1994 1995: 96 complaints 1995 1996: 45 complaints 1996 1997: 63 complaints 1997 1998: 37 complaints 1998 1999: 83 complaints 1999 2000: 44 complaints 2000 2001: 38 complaints 2001 2002: 23 complaints 2002 2003: 214 complaints 2003 2004: 203 complaints 2004 2005: 231 complaints 2005 2006: 41 complaints 2006 41 2007: 17 complaints 2007 2008: 10 complaints 2008 2009: 8 complaints 2009
1994: 11 complaints 1994 1995: 96 complaints 1995 1996: 45 complaints 1996 1997: 63 complaints 1997 1998: 37 complaints 1998 1999: 83 complaints 1999 2000: 44 complaints 2000 2001: 38 complaints 2001 2002: 23 complaints 2002 2003: 214 complaints 2003 2004: 203 complaints 2004 2005: 231 complaints 2005 2006: 41 complaints 2006 41 2007: 17 complaints 2007 2008: 10 complaints 2008 2009: 8 complaints 2009

2006: 41 complaints

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YearComplaints
199411
199596
199645
199763
199837
199983
200044
200138
200223
2003214
2004203
2005231
200641
200717
200810
20098

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

41% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
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In January 2018, my car had developed sbc malfunction issues and I took it to the and they quoted me $ 2,700+/- to fix the issue.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-05-07

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz E320. While operating the vehicle, the service brake indicator illuminated and the vehicle would not immediately stop when the brake pedal was depressed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-10

Air bags

15% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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I was involved in an accident sat. April 9, 2016. I struck another vehicle that was stopped dead still in the road. My air bags did not deploy .

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-04-12

Driving east on us 30 in slow moving traffic on wet pavement (Due to previous rain) between toronito street and loucks mill road in york, pa, I attempted to slow down to stay with the traffic and realized the brakes were not working, I applied full...

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-10-28

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

(1)error message on vehicle to return vehicle to service because of SRS failure. (2) dealer told me that this failure results in non deployment of air bags and seat belt tensioners, and told me it was not safe to drive the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-11-05

Fuel/propulsion system

10% · 4 reports

Exterior lighting

10% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing headlights.

Fuel system, gasoline

7% · 3 reports
Show complaint excerpts

The fuel leaked onto the ground, onto the exhaust, and the smell was inside the vehicle cabin. We got the fuel pump assembly replaced but we still have a fuel cap failure now with no result.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-24

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2010-05-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2010-11-24 Driver Air Bag Circuit High Resistance
  2. R
    2020-07-10Visibility19V918000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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  3. R
    2021-05-07Visibility21V196000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG, E500 Wagon, E500, E55 AMG, 2007 CLK550, CLS550, CLS63 AMG, E550, E63 AMG, and E63 Wagon...

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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  4. R
    2023-02-03Visibility22V954000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918.

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  5. R
    2025-01-10Visibility24V874000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Mercedes Benz E320 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 19V918000 · Visibility
  • Recall 21V196000 · Visibility
  • Recall 22V954000 · Visibility
  • Recall 24V874000 · Visibility
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FAQ

Is the 2006 Mercedes Benz E320 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Mercedes Benz E320 is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes Benz E320?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Mercedes Benz E320 have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.