2006 Mercedes Benz S350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly (1) · Suspension (1) · Exterior Lighting (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (51)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2026-09-22 · LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60mph. note: although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. cause although the cause of the vibra
Structure:body 2026-09-14 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Structure:body 2026-08-06 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Power Train 2026-07-14 · LI35.30-P-058566 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). the noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. note: sound file in attachment cause if the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar n
Visibility/Wiper 2026-05-19 · LI82.30-P-059239 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint there are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: a: wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering b: the windshield is not wiped completely (streaking) c: during the downward movement water is pulled back onto the windshield from the a-pillar
Exterior Lighting 2026-04-16 · LI82.10-P-078301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. cause fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. it does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. if a pressure compensation diaphragm is fitted in the housing cover, then the l
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What owners report
2015-09-03 · Exterior Lighting“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 both sides. when i took car to mbz dealer where i…”
2014-02-18 · Engine · 69,000 mi“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…”
2013-04-26 · Suspension · 30,000 mi“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 that the front air struts could be replaced under …”
2007-03-06 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 6,300 mi“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 time when it broke. there was another person …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.