2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 54 complaints for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 54 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 133,000 miles 47 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 14 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 12 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 47 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 133,000 miles, and 13% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz e350. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact came to an abrupt stop and the brake pedal failed to respond when depressed. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The brake warning indicator illuminated. The contact sustained lower back and neck injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic pump needed to be replaced.
This vehicle is equipped with sensotronic brake control that has a service threshold. When this threshold is reached the brake system defaults to non power assisted hydraulic mode to the front wheels only. This occurs without any prior warning and results in increased stopping distance. Mercedes benz has issued a service bulletin s142.46-p-0012a which addresses this issue. Mercedes stopped installing this system in 2006. This is a major safety issue that needs to be addressed.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350
- Fuel system 224 complaints
- Engine 72 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 29 complaints
- Electrical system 19 complaints