2006 Mercedes Benz E550 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E550 years
- Not enough data 9th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercedes Benz E550. That ranks 9th out of 13 E550 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 64,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Mercedes Benz E550 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 50% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | 20,100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Mercedes Benz E550 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Mercedes Benz E550.
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.
When the fuel tank is filled there is a strong smell of fuel under the drivers side rear wheel base and in the passenger compartment with on occasion a small leakage of fuel on the floor. I have searched the internet and found similar problems on several w211 cars. I contacted the dealership on…
Dear sir/madam, i have a serious complaint against the continental contiprocontact tires that came with my mercedes benz e550 and also the new ones i recently purchased. The car has only 20k miles on it and the side walls on the tires are very weak. I had 1 bubble each develop on 2 of the tires…
Other Mercedes Benz E550 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 E550 | 2 | 5 |
| 2016 E550 | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 E550 | 2 | 3 |
| 2014 E550 | 16 | 4 |
| 2013 E550 | 16 | 5 |
| 2012 E550 | 17 | 4 |
| 2011 E550 | 61 | 3 |
| 2010 E550 | 68 | 3 |
| 2009 E550 | 4 | 3 |
| 2008 E550 | 15 | 3 |
| 2007 E550 | 37 | 4 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 E550 | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes Benz E550?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, tires problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mercedes Benz E550?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Mercedes Benz E550 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E550 model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.