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 E350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 400 owner complaints about the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. 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 October 15, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 has problems
400 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
144Fuel/propulsion system7 crash/fire/injury
78Fuel system, gasoline2 crash/fire/injury
50Engine7 crash/fire/injury
46Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
37Power train2 crash/fire/injury
22Engine and engine cooling
19Electrical system
13Air bags
8Service brakes, hydraulic
5415 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 144 | 7 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 78 | 2 |
| Engine | 50 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 46 | 3 |
| Power train | 37 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 22 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 19 | 1 |
| Air bags | 13 | 5 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 8 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 54 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 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.
Mileage at failure
When do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
97kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 119 fuel/propulsion system complaints. 54% were reported before 100,000 miles.
5under 30k miles64under 100k miles55100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Fuel/propulsion system
15 owners mentioned a cost$3,000median
Middle half: $2,000 – $3,455
Engine and engine cooling
12 owners mentioned a cost$6,350median
Middle half: $4,800 – $7,250
Engine
8 owners mentioned a cost$5,250median
Middle half: $3,563 – $6,625
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other E350 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 E350 median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350, and the recalls they led to.
- Fuel Leakage From The Fuel TankNo recall
- Driver Air Bag Circuit High ResistanceNo recall
In owners' words
What E350 owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
PZEV fuel tank leaks at top but is not repairable. Replacement requires complete tank replacment which is not economically feasilble. This forces owners to continue to operate vehicle with fuel leakage since repair of the tank is not possible. In older models a simple gasket change would resolve…
I recently started smelling gas in my car after refueling. I was told by my mechanic that Mercedes was replacing fuel pumps and fuel tanks free of charge. Mercedes Benz customer care has advised this isn't so. This is an expensive repair and I am hoping Mercedes Benz can cover the cost of this…
In June 2017, I received a letter from Mercedes-Benz of America informing me that the warranty of the fuel system in my vehicle is extended to 15 years. In that same year, I had my whole fuel tank replaced by an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer in San Jose, California due to strong smell of fuel by…
Own a 2006 E350?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.