2006 Mercedes-Benz S350 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz S350 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Visibility (1 report).

0Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2006 Mercedes-Benz S350 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz S350.

Most common 2006 Mercedes-Benz S350 problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Visibility1
Suspension1
Engine1
Electrical System1
Exterior Lighting1

What owners report

2015-09-03, Electrical System
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 PURCHASED AND SHOWED THEM THEY WERE PERPLEXED. THE SERVICE TECH STATED IN FRONT OF ME AND SERVICE MANAGER THAT THIS WAS FROM BULBS INSTALLED IMPROPERLY.. THE ONLY PLACE THEY WERE EVER PURCHASED AND INSTALLED WAS THIS ORIGINAL MB DEALERSHIP. THEY LOOKED INTO IT AND ADVISED ME THEY WOULD REPLACE HEADLIGHTS FOR $2200 WHICH WAS UNACCEPTABLE TO ME.
2014-02-18, Engine
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
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 TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: SB-32-25-82. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. *TR
2007-03-06, Visibility
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 IN THE CAR. *JB

2006 Mercedes-Benz S350 questions

Does the 2006 Mercedes-Benz S350 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz S350 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes-Benz S350?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (1), Suspension (1), Engine (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Mercedes-Benz S350 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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