2006 Mercedes-Benz R350
Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.
- Complaints
- 99
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Suspension
Campaigns on file for 2006
None on file
26% of complaints
Complaints per year
2006: 99 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 99 |
| 2007 | 47 |
| 2008 | 35 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Suspension
26% · 26 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Yesterday, while parked, I noticed the car is leaning towards left side. Mechanic checked and found the air spring bag was leaking. Also, the strut on right got shot. Many owners have the same complaint.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-12
Engine
17% · 17 reportsEngine and engine cooling
17% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing engine and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.
Electrical system
14% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing wiring.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350. The contact discovered that the rear tailgate area was burned. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the problem. The failure mileage was 80,000.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-12-03
Power train
13% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
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My wife drove our mercedes benz R350 to a friends house to drop off the kids. Upon stopping on the driveway my wife shut the car off (Key in off position) got out and went to the passenger side to help my daughter out of the third row.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-05-11
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2022-06-30Service brakes, hydraulic22V315000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge.
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2024-05-24Service brakes, hydraulic24V298000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge.
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 26 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 17 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 22V315000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 24V298000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
FAQ
- Is the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 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 R350?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.