2006 Mercedes-Benz E350: Problems & Reliability
NOT FLAGGED2006 Mercedes-Benz E350: NOT FLAGGED — 0 owner complaints.
The Mercedes-Benz E350 isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2006 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 10th of 12 model years from 2006 to 2017.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2006–2017 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
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NHTSA complaints
12
Model years compared
111
Service bulletins
4
Recall campaigns
2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 recalls
4 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2006, reported between Dec 20, 2019 and Nov 19, 2024.
2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 111 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2006 — close to the 122 of the median E350 year from 2006 to 2017. Coded bulletins most often cover exterior lighting (18), powertrain / transmission (17), suspension (16). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2006 vs. the year before and after
The 2007 that followed stayed at zero.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 (this page) | — | 0 | 111 | 4 | — |
| 2007 E350 | — | 0 | 100 | 5 | — |
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FAQ
Is the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 reliable?
2006 Mercedes-Benz E350: NOT FLAGGED — 0 owner complaints. The Mercedes-Benz E350 isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2006 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 10th of 12 model years from 2006 to 2017.
What are the most common 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 problems?
Owner complaints for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 aren't concentrated in one component; 111 manufacturer service bulletins are on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 have?
4 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350, most recently 24V874000 (Nov 19, 2024, visibility); 22V954000 (Dec 23, 2022, visibility); 21V196000 (Mar 19, 2021, visibility). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the model is ranked on complaint and bulletin volume until the verdict engine scores it. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.