Crank pulley/harmonic balancer was replaced and still have very bad dangerous vibration all the time
The worst 2006 Mercedes Benz S55 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine2
- Electrical1
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- Engine2
- Electrical1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Mercedes Benz S55 50
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- 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)
- There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper...
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky 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
- Headlamps leaking or fogged
- Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output
What 2006 Mercedes Benz S55 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
All electrical went out, in motion on city street, then pulled over. Had key in my pocket. Engine stayed running and could not turn off with button or by key. Got out of of car, closed door and could not get back in any door even though driver door was not locked (button up). Engine continued to run until coolant expansion tank exploded. If child would have been in back, would have had to brake window to get in. This is a big safety issue when so many options depend on car's electrical working. Mercedes sail electrical system failed causing over $15,000 in damage cause I was unable to cut engine off. I have sold the car, but believe it's important to have such a safety issue investigated.
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Questions about the 2006 Mercedes Benz S55
Is the 2006 Mercedes Benz S55 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2006 Mercedes Benz S55, fewer than a typical S55 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Mercedes Benz S55?
Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2006 Mercedes Benz S55 have?
No recalls on record.
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