2006 Mercedes-Benz E350: complaints, problems and recalls

MERCEDES BENZ E350 TIRE EQUIPMENT BURST WHILE DRIVING.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE COST OF THE NEW TIRE INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE. *NM

Owner-reported narrative. 1,520 miles reported. Look up ODI 10132362 at NHTSA ↗

TRANSMISSION FAILED ON 07-26-2005 LEFT ME STRANDED ON STREET IN HILLSIDE NJ CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. THEY INDICATED IT WAS A COMPUTER PROBLEM MALFUNCTION AND REPLACED COMPUTER. TRANSMISSION STILL HAVING SLIPPING OCCASIONALLY SVC DEPT SAID THEY FIND NOTHING WRONG. MB IGNORING MY REQUEST FOR A NEW CAR. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 662 miles reported. Look up ODI 10134348 at NHTSA ↗

I PURCHASED A 2006 MERCEDES E350 IN AUGUST 13 AND TODAY WITH 1175 MILES ON THE ODOMETER; THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN; THE ENGINE HIGH REVVED LIKE IT WENT INTO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS STUTTERING LIKE THE CLUTCH WAS SLIPPING (THE CAR IS A AUTOMATIC) AND WAS BARELY MOVING; I PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE AND CONTACTED SOS SYSTEM. THERE WAS NO CHECK ENGINE FAILURES ON THE OBC. *NM

Owner-reported narrative. 1,195 miles reported. Look up ODI 10136155 at NHTSA ↗

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS MALFUNCTIONING, FAIRLY CONSISTENT AT LOW SPEEDS. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 412 miles reported. Look up ODI 10138459 at NHTSA ↗

SUBMISSION FOR DEFECTIVE 2006 MERCEDES E-350 STATION WAGON FROM PLAZA MOTORS COMPANY. *TS THE CONSUMERS PURCHASE STATION WAGONS BECAUSE THEY OFTEN PURCHASE ITEMS THAT CANNOT BE CARRIED IN A SEDAN. THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL GIVES DIRECTION AS TO HOW TO LOWER THE BACK SEATS TO EXPAND THE CARGO COMPARTMENT. THE PROBLEM IS THAT WHEN THE REAR SEATS WERE LOWERED THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT COULD NOT BE SLID BACK, USING THE CONTROLS ON THE SIDE OF THE DOOR, FOR AN ADULT PASSENGER TO RIDE IN THE FRONT SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INDICAT…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10166940 at NHTSA ↗

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A STRANGE ODOR LIKE ROTTEN EGGS OBSERVED IN THE VEHICLE. WHILE STOPPED AND WAITING FOR A PARKING SPACE TO OPEN UP, THE ENGINE REVVED AND ACCELERATED FORWARD ALTHOUGH THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. THE SPEED AT IMPACT WITH THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS 40 MPH. AFTER THE IMPACT THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF HOWEVER THE ENGINE WAS RACING AND THE FRONT WHEELS WERE STILL SPINNING AND SMOKING. THE SEATBELTS WERE WORN AT THE TIME OF IMPACT, BUT REMOVED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND…

Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10170373 at NHTSA ↗

CAR WILL NOT START. THE CAR IS 8 MONTHS OLD AND THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM OF SORTS THAT WILL CAUSE THE RADIO TO DIE, NAVIGATION SYSTEM TO DIE, PHONE ON MASTER PANEL TO DIE AND THEN POWER STEERING WILL BE LOST. WITHIN 12 HOURS OF THIS HAPPENING THE CAR WILL NOT START AND THE ELECTRONIC KEY WILL NOT OPEN THE DOOR AS THE ENTIRE CAR IS DEAD. THE MERCEDES DEALERSHIP HAS CHECKED OUT THE CAR AND REPLACED THE ENTIRE MASTER PANEL, AND THE INSTANCES STILL OCCUR. THEY HAVE PERFORMED MANY DIAGNOSTIC TESTS OVER A 7 DAY PERIOD, AND THEY STILL CAN N…

Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10179460 at NHTSA ↗

I WAS DRIVING MY MERCEDES E350 ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH WHEN I HEARD AN EXPLOSION. THE SUNROOF HAD EXPLODED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND SHOWERED GLASS SHARDS INTO THE INTERIOR. MOST OF THE GLASS LANDED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WE COULD NOT FIND ANY ROCKS OR THE LIKE INSIDE THE VEHICLE AFTERWARDS. ANYONE WHO HAD BEEN IN THE BACK SEAT WOULD HAVE BEEN INJURED BY THE VERY SHARP GLASS FRAGMENTS. ALTHOUGH I WAS EXTREMELY STARTLED I WAS ABLE TO KEEP CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. I DON'T KNOW IF A ROCK BROKE THROUGH THE GLASS OR WHETHER THE GLASS SIMPLY…

Owner-reported narrative. 29,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10182113 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2019-12-20 (December 20, 2019)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf

Consequence: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.

Reported: 2021-03-19 (March 19, 2021)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG, E500 Wagon, E500, E55 AMG, 2007 CLK550, CLS550, CLS63 AMG, E550, E63 AMG, and E63 Wagon AMG vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly causing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.

Consequence: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040012.

Reported: 2022-12-23 (December 23, 2022)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.

Consequence: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.

Reported: 2024-11-19 (November 19, 2024)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.

Consequence: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.