2006 Mercedes Benz E Class problems, complaints & recalls

2014-03-23 · Service Brakes · 168,000 mi

“while driving at about 25 mph making a left turn, the brake pedal went to the floor and i completely lost the brake function, the car would not slow down. i steered the car to the right shoulder and it took it another 200 to 300 feet to stop. the dash turned red and had a warning stop reduced braking power depress brake fully sbc warning i shu…”

2014-03-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System

“2006 mercedes e350 purchased in november 2007. current mileage less than 90k. in march 2012 i entered my garage and smelled a heavy scent of gasoline. vehicle taken to mercedes benz of buckhead. advised that there was a problem with fuel leaking under back passenger seat. vehicle has never been involved in an accident. repair cost $965.63. *tr…”

2014-01-11 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 73,410 mi

“whenever my car filled up (not over fill) with gasoline, the strong gasoline smell will last a few days. the car was investigated by mercedes dealer, they found fuel puddled at sender underneath the rear seat on left side. they stated that the car is not safe for use at this time due to fire hazard. however, they won't fix it as manufacture defect…”

2013-11-26 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 73,410 mi

“each time after fill up the gasoline (no over fill), i have to smell the fuel smell for one or two days. i had this problem since 2009, but the odor is getting extremely strong. i went to a local mercedes deal for inspection,they charged me $175 and insisted that it is not recall item. the inspection shows: 73412 fuel sender leaking fuel, vehicle …”

2013-07-11 · Air Bags · 65,000 mi · 💥 crash

“tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes e280. the contact stated that another vehicle crashed into the passenger's side of his vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained injuries to the stomach. the vehicle was destroyed. a police was report was filed. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and after inspecting images from the cr…”

2013-02-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 55,000 mi

“i'm writing to lodge a complaint concerning a dangerous fuel leak into the cabin of my parents' 2006 mercedes benz e 350 (vin [xxx]), which has resulted in gas soaking the rear insulation pad, sound pad, & rear seat cushion, all of which are "soaked" in gas (per the repair recommendation from mb of san diego). i should add that the car only has ab…”

2012-05-12 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 50,000 mi

“fuel smell when vehicle is filled up ...fuel leaking at top of fuel tank ...this is a know problem with the w211 e class cars from 2003 to 2009 dealer wants 2000.00 to repair this flaw in the fuel system mercedes will not help at all with this known problem. *tr…”

2012-05-02 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 146,000 mi

“this isn't a complaint, it is a request for consideration of or assistance for the replacement of the gasoline tank for my vehicle. when i took ownership from the previous owner, the first time i filled up the gas tank, the vehicle was emitting a strong gasoline odor. i took the vehicle to the mercedes benz certified service representative here b…”

2011-12-05 · Wheels · 56,000 mi

“auto has low profile mag wheels. two right wheels cracked when hit a curb in sept 2009. two wheels and 4 tires had to be replaced sept 10, 2009. the following june one of the replaced wheels developed a crack. not known why crack developed as i did not hit any potholes or anything else. then just this year in october right front wheel developed…”

2009-12-30 · Electrical System · 21,670 mi

“mercedes benz 2006 e350. the steering wheel electrical harness is to short and comes apart disabling all airbags. the dealer says that this is a common problem and that the company won't pay to correct it. the repair is prohibitive at $715.00 this is definitely a safety defect!! *tr…”