2006 Mercedes Benz E550
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.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2006: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 37 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
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.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2010-04-10
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, 2012-12-19
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2010-05-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2010-11-24 Driver Air Bag Circuit High Resistance
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Mercedes Benz E550 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 report 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.