2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R350 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 99 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350. That is the most of any R350 model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (26 complaints, 26%), typically at around 81,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 10 fires, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 99owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 26 | 26% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 17 | 17% | 92,105 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 16% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 14 | 14% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 13 | 13% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 9 | 9% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 7% | 35,950 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 5% | 111,053 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 4% | 66,400 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 3% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2% | 145,485 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | 34,640 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2% | 1,200 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | 86,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 108,951 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuumDo not drive
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MMUSA's number for this recall is 2024050001/2. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-315.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuumDo not drive
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2022050014, 2022050015 2022090006, & 2022090007.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…
My car has stalled several times, either when I am driving, or when I stop at a traffic light. Rough idling and/or running when stopped at a red light or driving at speeds that wouldnât normally be an issue. Engine stalling or misfiring, and car sometimes have trouble starting up. Loud rattling…
As i was driving down the highway i pressed on gas pedal and vehicle made a very loud chain whine noise and it cut off in the middle of highway and never started back up.
My abs my eesp my brake light and check engine light mine anyways the whole cluster is going crazy it's hard to shift down when i'm coming to a stop not all the time but just sometimes so i got a mind of its own my speedometer goes up and down it says check my tire pressure when it's good my srs…
May 13, 2019, my wife started the car and drove for less than a mile when her dress started smoking from the driver seat that was alight. She stopped the car and removed our 11 month old baby from the backseat and called me. She has a video of the incident. I checked on mercedes usa site and found…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350?
Owners most often report suspension, engine, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 26 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R350 model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.