2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 has 34 NHTSA complaints, mostly fuel system leaks (94% of complaints), with a median failure mileage of 72,500 miles. It ranks 2nd of 2 model years for complaint volume and carries 4 recalls, all tied to sunroof glass bonding.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #2 of 2 AMG E55 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 34
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Fuel System
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
Top 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System32 (94%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (6%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Fuel smells strongly inside and outside the car, sometimes noticeable long after the engine is shut off.
- Fuel sending units leak from the top of the fuel tank, causing fuel to pool under the rear seats.
- Owners report replacing the fuel tank or sender only to have the gas smell and leaking return.
- The rear air suspension has collapsed suddenly while driving, in one case dropping the car to the ground at highway speed with sparks flying.
- A front airmatic suspension component gave way while the vehicle was parked and stationary.
2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V874000Nov 19, 2024Visibility & Wipers33,456 vehicles
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.
- NHTSA 22V954000Dec 23, 2022Visibility & Wipers131,653 vehicles
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.
- NHTSA 21V196000Mar 19, 2021Visibility & Wipers11,356 vehicles
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG, E500 Wagon, E500, E55 AMG, 2007 CLK550, CLS550, CLS63 AMG, E550, E63 AMG, and E63 Wagon AMG vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly causing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040012.
2006 compared with other AMG E55 years
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Recalls | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | No verdict | 100 | 132 | 3 | — |
| 2006 | No verdict | 0 | 34 | 4 | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the most common problem on the 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55?
- Fuel system complaints dominate, accounting for 32 of 34 complaints (94%), mostly gas leaking from the fuel sending units or tank, with a median failure mileage of 72,500 miles.
- Does the 2006 AMG E55 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this year, all related to the panoramic glass sunroof panel bonding, which can allow the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.
- How does the 2006 AMG E55 compare to other years?
- Among the 2 model years with data, 2006 ranks 2nd worst for reported complaints, behind 2005 which logged 132 complaints and a complaint index of 100.
- Did the fuel system leaks cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires linked to the fuel system complaints on the 2006 AMG E55.
- Are the suspension problems widespread on this year?
- Suspension complaints make up a smaller share, 2 of 34 complaints (6%), including reports of air suspension failing suddenly while driving or parked.