2006 Mercedes Benz E550

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2006 Mercedes Benz E550
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:34:53.648Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz E550 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 2 complaints 2006 2007: 37 complaints 2007 2008: 15 complaints 2009: 4 complaints 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2011: 0 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2013 2014: 0 complaints 2015: 0 complaints 2015
2006: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
20050
20062
200737
200815
20094
20100
20110
20120
20130
20140
20150

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

1 of 2 total reports mentions: tires.

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DEAR SIR/MADAM, I HAVE A SERIOUS COMPLAINT AGAINST THE CONTINENTAL CONTIPROCONTACT TIRES THAT CAME WITH MY MERCEDES BENZ E550 AND ALSO THE NEW ONES I RECENTLY PURCHASED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100410

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 of 2 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.

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WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FILLED THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL UNDER THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR WHEEL BASE AND IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WITH ON OCCASION A SMALL LEAKAGE OF FUEL ON THE FLOOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121219

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20100514 — PE (closed 20101124)

Driver Air Bag Circuit High Resistance

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Mercedes Benz E550 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (1 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 2006 Mercedes Benz E550 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 E550?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Mercedes Benz E550 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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