2006 Mercedes Benz E Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E years
- Not enough data 7th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercedes Benz E. That ranks 7th out of 9 E model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 30,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Mercedes Benz E problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 100% | 30,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2006 Mercedes Benz E recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with diesel engines, the crankshaft sensor could fail due to separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor. This results in an interruption in the electrical connection in the chip housing of the sensor.
Risk: When this happens, the vehicle may lose power rather than enter a limp-home mode. In addition, the vehicle cannot be restarted after failure of the electrical connection in the sensor, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor. The recall began on february 4, 2008. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Driver Air Bag Circuit High Resistance (PE10017) — opened May 14, 2010, closed Nov 24, 2010.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Extremely dangerous: yesterday 1/19/11 while driving ~35-40mph and pressing the gas pedal, my 2006 mercedes benz ml350 suddenly &rapidly decelerated while making a loud grinding noise and the auto gave the message that the airbags were deactivated by the car. This could have caused a fatal accident…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes Benz E?
Owners most often report air bags problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mercedes Benz E?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Mercedes Benz E a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.