2006 Mercedes Benz S350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S350 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercedes Benz S350. That ranks 2nd out of 4 S350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Mercedes Benz S350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 25% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 25% | 6,300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Mercedes Benz S350 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Mercedes Benz S350.
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.
I have had to repeatedly replace front headlight bulbs since a few years after purchasing this car brand new. I questioned service advisor on many occasions and was told they never saw a car go through so many bulbs. I have several service/receipts document this. The bulb rings are now melted on…
Why is no one doing anything about the big failures of 2005 and 2006 mercedes engine? Cam shafts break. Engines are trashed. $7000 to replace. Mercedes won't do anything about the problem. Class action lawsuit. Big problems. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes s350. The contact stated that the steering wheel and the front end of the vehicle would shake when driving between 25-40-mph. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the front suspension needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact…
My sun-roof burst in my 2006 mercedes benz (s350). The sun-roof was closed. The car was not hit by a rock or any other object. It just exploded. When i looked at the glass that remained it was pointing upward as if something on the inside of the car caused it to break. I was driving the car at the…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes Benz S350?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mercedes Benz S350?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Mercedes Benz S350 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S350 model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.