The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect
The worst 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Engine33
- Suspension26
- Electrical14
- Transmission13
- Seats9
- Lights7
- Steering5
- Fuel system4
- Airbags3
- Body3
- Brakes3
- Acceleration2
- Driver assistance2
- Tires1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350
Check engine light 23Stalling 6
Trouble codes owners of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 mention
P0016 2
Recalls 2
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
- Risk
- Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MMUSA's number for this recall is 2024050001/2. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V‑315.
Recall number 24V298000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
- Risk
- Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2022050014, 2022050015 2022090006, & 2022090007.
Recall number 22V315000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 75
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its...
- To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its...
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamps leaking or fogged
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 15 | 20 | 16 |
What 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My car has stalled several times, either when I am driving, or when I stop at a traffic light. Rough idling and/or running when stopped at a red light or driving at speeds that wouldn’t normally be an issue. Engine stalling or misfiring, and car sometimes have trouble starting up. Loud rattling or vibrating noises from the engine. The check engine light is turned on. I took it to Mercedes Benz Dealership in Brooklyn, NY and was told it is a Balance Shaft problem, and they told me it could cost me about $9,000.00. Further research informs me that the problem should not be ignored, nor repair put off. Also, that failure of the balance shaft leaves the inner components of the engine unsecured and therefore will ultimately result in damage to the engine if left unchecked. Also, that driving at high speeds for long periods can agitate the problem even further due to the constant vibrations without a proper securing mechanism. As a result, I parked my car for several months, since I cannot afford the amount they quoted. In essence, I cannot even enjoy the car I bought.
As I was driving down the highway I pressed on gas pedal and vehicle made a very loud chain whine noise and it cut off in the middle of highway and never started back up.
My ABS my eesp my brake light and check engine light mine anyways the whole cluster is going crazy it's hard to shift down when I'm coming to a stop not all the time but just sometimes so I got a mind of its own my speedometer goes up and down it says check my tire pressure when it's good my SRS light comes on my brakes lights comes on it says dionostic rig test, ABS light says dionostic rig test, especially light says dionostic rig test. Brake light flashes on and off and a continuous beebing. It also says do not change gears drive to work shop.$ your paper will not allow me to check other boxes that I'm having problem wit
May 13, 2019, my wife started the car and drove for less than a mile when her dress started smoking from the driver seat that was alight. She stopped the car and removed our 11 month old baby from the backseat and called me. She has a video of the incident. I checked on mercedes USA site and found out that there was a class action law suite on this issue. We were not notified by either mb or the administrator of the case. This could have turned out deadly as the battery is under the passenger seat and the fuel lines. I turned the car on and again , the seat started to smoke. It is now parked in our driveway as my wife and I are scared of putting our kids in it. I contacted mb USA and they directed me to the administrator of the law suite. This can create dangerous or even deadly situations if my was on a highway and could not stop or fie escalates rapidly with our child in the back seat.
Mercedes 2006 when I brake the car will keep going. Sudden acceleration. This has happen twice and I have not owned the car for a year. I could kill someone. Took it to dealer and three different shops and no one knows what I'm talking about help
Complaint is directed to [email protected] in forest grove, oregon. At time of purchase, tires were totally worn and dealer agreed to new tire replacement. Subsequent event revealed replacement tires were not new and had previously been improperly repaired. In addition, load factor was below minimum manufacturers rating and unsafe. Dealer refused to reimburse cost of new and correct replacement tires.
Takata recall. I purchased my 2006 mercedes r350 in 2016 with over 100k miles on it. With the engine light already on. I used a scanner tool for an accurate diagnosis. As it stated two issues. A crank shaft sensor/ cam shaft sensor was needed. So I decided against my better judgement to finalize the purchase anyway. Needless to say, after I changed the sensors the problem still remains. After doing a lot of research and spent unnecessary money, it was brought to my attention that the problem is in fact a faulty balance shaft inside of the engine. Due to a manufacturing default. That was covered my mercedes in a recall at one point before I had purchased the vehicle. For something as serious as a defected part in a motor should not be limited to when you purchase the vehicle, but whenever it is brought to their attention it should be repaired without hesitation since this is a manufacturing default and not something that was done by any previous owners. I would like to know what if anything can be done to help me resolve this issue at hand. Thanks in advance.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz r350. While sitting in the vehicle and waiting to change a flat tire, the passenger and driver side air bags deployed inadvertently. The vehicle had not been involved in a crash. There were no injuries. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated prior to the failure. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.
Yesterday, while parked, I noticed the car is leaning towards left side. Mechanic checked and found the air spring bag was leaking. Also, the strut on right got shot. Many owners have the same complaint. I'm scared to travel with my kids and grand kids in the car. These cars must be recalled for suspension problems. Http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2006/mercedes/r350/suspension/problem.aspx
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Questions about the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350
Is the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 reliable?
Owners have filed 99 complaints about the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350, 5.5 times a typical R350 model year. It is one of the years we flag to avoid.
What is the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 year score?
The 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 scores 12 out of 100 (poor). The score compares it with the other model years of the Mercedes-Benz R350: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350?
Engine and cooling, with 33 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles. Next is suspension (26).
How many recalls does the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
What year does the Mercedes-Benz R350 have bad engine?
The Mercedes-Benz R350 model years with the most engine complaints are 2006 (33 complaints) and 2007 (10 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 get?
Official estimates for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 range from 16 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, 4WD) gets 15 city and 20 highway.
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