2006 Mercedes-Benz E500 problems
The 2006 Mercedes-Benz E500 has 59 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (53%) concerns fuel system. After that come air bags (7%) and wheels (7%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 59 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Fuel system 53% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 52 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 14 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 15 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 52 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 80,000 miles. For fuel system specifically, the median reported mileage is about 77,000 miles (29 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 1 complaint mentions a crash; 1 injury reported. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 90% of model years in our database.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2006 ranks 4th most-complained-about out of 4 model years of the Mercedes-Benz E500 with enough data (11 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 4 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 mercedes-benz e500. While driving at an unknown speed, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guardrail. Prior to the crash, the steering wheel suddenly became very loose and failed to turn. The driver sustained neck and back injuries, which did not require medical treatment. A police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was destroyed and towed.
Dt*: the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz e class, and stated while driving 30 MPH, all warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over and the brakes were applied, but there was no stopping power. The brakes were applied harder and there was slight power and the vehicle coasted to a stop. The dealership was called and suggested the vehicle be turned off and on to restore braking power. The vehicle was then driven to the dealership. While stopping at the dealership, the brakes lost power again.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz e500. While driving 25 MPH, the subframe failed on the vehicle. The rear driver's side wheel was unstable and would sway when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that there was a defect in the weld of the subframe. The manufacturer stated that because of the water damage, the warranty was void and would not assist in the repairs. The current and failure mileages were approximately 21,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz e500. The contact stated that there was a fuel leak coming from the fuel pump, causing fuel to leak into the interior of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the failure was within the fuel filter module. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 62,000.
The manufacturer did not notify me of the recall as a registered owner and the recall expired and they will not cover it.