2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 34 complaints for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350, 26% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 26% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 29 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 11 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 29 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Wiring from engine harness to fuel pump burnt on freeway , engine stalled and shut down, could not start back up in middle of I5 freeway. Repairs are amounting to $4000. Could have burnt entire vehicle and after reading numerous complaints with exact same problem something needs to be done.
Mercedes benz r 350, early wear on balanced gear and timing chain,less that 40,000 miles,code1200 and 1208,mercedes benz company know that the materials used on that parts aren't strong enough, check engine light go on and fuel economy is very low,the company know the cause and make change on new parts materials,but no safety recall has been posted to customers with that problems.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350
- Suspension 26 complaints
Engine problems in other years
- 2013
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