repaired · 2026 Q1
Power assist: vacuum
Do not driveRisk. Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
2006 Mercedes-Benz R350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 99 owner complaints about the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-298 the manufacturer reports only 3% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 26, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Coolomon Tetris (also known as CoolT), CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 has problems
99 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
26Suspension
17Engine1 crash/fire/injury
16Engine and engine cooling
14Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
13Power train1 crash/fire/injury
9Seats8 crash/fire/injury
7Exterior lighting
5Steering
3Air bags
1610 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 26 | 0 |
| Engine | 17 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 16 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 4 |
| Power train | 13 | 1 |
| Seats | 9 | 8 |
| Exterior lighting | 7 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 16 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 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
Power assist: vacuum
Do not driveRisk. Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase 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 suspension problems start?
81kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 26 suspension complaints. 88% were reported before 100,000 miles.
0under 30k miles23under 100k miles3100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other R350 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 R350 median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10'11'12
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What R350 owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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. I'M SCARED TO TRAVEL WITH MY KIDS AND GRAND KIDS IN THE CAR. THESE CARS MUST BE RECALLED FOR…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ R350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION FAILED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COMPRESSOR, RELAY, FUSE LINK, AIR SUSPENSION, AND CORE RETURN NEEDED TO BE…
EVERYDAY I GET A RED SIGNAL ALERTING ME TO STOP DRIVING, CAR TOO LOW. IT USUALLY OCCURS WHEN INITIALLY TURNING ON THE CAR OR AT THE BEGINNING OF THE DRIVE. THE REAR OF THE CAR IS VISIBLY LOW AND WHEN DRIVING IT IS UNEVEN AND BUMPY. I HAVE SEEN OTHER R350 OWNERS WITH SAME COMPLAINT AND REPEAT COSTS…
Own a 2006 R350?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.