repaired · 2026 Q3
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2006 Mercedes-Benz C350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints about the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C350, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-874 the manufacturer reports only 10% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 19, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C350 has problems
23 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
5Engine
3Fuel system, gasoline
2Air bags
1Electrical system
1Power train
1Service brakes
1Structure
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 1 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2006 Mercedes-Benz C350 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Show 1 more recall
repaired · 2026 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other C350 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C350 median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'17'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C350, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What C350 owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
At 9,000 miles my 2006 Mercedes C350 had to have a fuel pump replaced. It was out of warranty (low miles usage for 5 year old car) so I had to pay $900 for the repair. I could smell fuel everytime I filled the tank and the Mercedes dealer said the pump had to be replaced. I read about a recall of…
IN JULY 2009, AFTER FILLING MY VEHICLE WITH GASOLINE (38,000 MILES), I DROVE HOME, PARKED MY VEHICLE IN MY GARAGE AND EXITED THE INTERIOR. AFTER EXITING, I SMELLED THE VERY STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE EMITTING FROM, WHAT APPEARED THE REAR OF THE CAR. I DID NOT SEE ANY LEAKS OR ANY EVIDENCE OF FUEL, SO…
I HAVE A VERY LOUD ODOR OF GASOLINE COMING FROM NEAR MY BACK WHEEL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE CAR RIDES FINE AND I GET GOOD GAS MILEAGE BUT IT IS NOT LEAKING ANYWHERE. I TOOK MY BACKSEAT OUT AND THERE WAS NOTHING WET. I ALSO REPLACED THE GAS CAP AND IT DID NOT HELP
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