2006 Mercedes Benz S55 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S55 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercedes Benz S55. That ranks 3rd out of 4 S55 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 70,033 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner 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 S55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 100% | 70,033 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 70,033 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Mercedes Benz S55 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Mercedes Benz S55.
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.
Crank pulley/harmonic balancer was replaced and still have very bad dangerous vibration all the time
All electrical went out, in motion on city street, then pulled over. Had key in my pocket. Engine stayed running and could not turn off with button or by key. Got out of of car, closed door and could not get back in any door even though driver door was not locked (button up). Engine continued to…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes Benz S55?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mercedes Benz S55?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Mercedes Benz S55 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S55 model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.