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 E320Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 41 owner complaints about the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E320, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 4 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 E320 has problems
41 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Service brakes
6Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
4Exterior lighting
4Fuel/propulsion system
3Fuel system, gasoline
2Seat belts
2Electrical system
2Fuel system, diesel
2Service brakes, hydraulic
87 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 15 | 0 |
| Air bags | 6 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, diesel | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 1 |
| 7 other systems | 8 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2006 Mercedes-Benz E320 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.
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 E320 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 E320 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E320, and the recalls they led to.
- Driver Air Bag Circuit High ResistanceNo recall
In owners' words
What E320 owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Vehicle had a blow out on highway. Pull onto right shoulder doing about 60mph. Pressed the brakes and would not stop. Kept pressing brake and pumping the brakes and would not stop. was going around 50mph on the shoulder. After 15 seconds of pressing the brakes, car decided to brake. Checked brake…
WHILE DRIVING, WITH SHORT BEEPS, THE SBC IN MY W211 GIVES A SHORT WARNING AND FAILS COMPLETELY. IT IS VERY RISKY TO DRIVE AFTER THAT. WITH SUCH AN EXPENSIVE CAR THE RELIABILITY HAS BEEN COMPROMISED. IF THERE IS A RECALL IT WOULD HELP MANY OWNERS.
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. I THEN CALLED MB USA AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE SBC UNIT WARRANTY WAS EXTENDED FOR 10YRS AND THAT I HAD JUST CROSSED THAT LIMIT. I THEN REACHED OUT TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC…
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