2006 Mercedes Benz E320 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E320 years
- About as many complaints as other years 9th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercedes Benz E320. That ranks 9th out of 15 E320 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (15 complaints, 37%), typically at around 133,999 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 41owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Mercedes Benz E320 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 15 | 37% | 133,999 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 15% | 84,042 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 10% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 10% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 7% | 69,400 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 5% | 109,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 5% | 30,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 5% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 5% | 46,021 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 5% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 1,572 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | 78,342 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | 149,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Mercedes Benz E320 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG, E500 Wagon, E500, E55 AMG, 2007 CLK550, CLS550, CLS63 AMG, E550, E63 AMG, and E63 Wagon AMG vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly causing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040012.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.
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.
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…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz e320. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v918000 (visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
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…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz e320. While operating the vehicle, the service brake indicator illuminated and the vehicle would not immediately stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the brake pads and brake rotors, but the…
Other Mercedes Benz E320 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 E320 | 8 | 3 |
| 2008 E320 | 10 | 3 |
| 2007 E320 | 17 | 4 |
| 2006 | 41 | 4 |
| 2005 E320 | 231 | 3 |
| 2004 E320 | 203 | 2 |
| 2003 E320 | 214 | 2 |
| 2002 E320 | 23 | 0 |
| 2001 E320 | 38 | 0 |
| 2000 E320 | 44 | 0 |
| 1999 E320 | 83 | 0 |
| 1998 E320 | 37 | 0 |
| 1997 E320 | 63 | 0 |
| 1996 E320 | 45 | 0 |
| 1995 E320 | 96 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes Benz E320?
Owners most often report service brakes, air bags, exterior lighting problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mercedes Benz E320?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Mercedes Benz E320 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E320 model years, the 2006 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.