Does the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 have engine problems?

NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350, 35% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 80,000 miles.

Which Mercedes-Benz R350 year has the most engine complaints?

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 has the most engine complaints (35), compared with 35 for the 2006.

Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350, 35% of all 99 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 7 R350 model years. These complaints report 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 80,000 miles.

Engine complaints: 35; 35% of 99 complaints
All complaints this year: 99
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 80,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 7, 2009, latest Jun 20, 2022.

35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2009 to Jun 2022; peak Feb 2011 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by R350 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200635 (35%)
200710 (21%)
20085 (14%)
20091 (7%)
20102 (15%)
20111 (6%)
20121 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 have engine problems?: NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350, 35% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 80,000 miles.
Which Mercedes-Benz R350 year has the most engine complaints?: The 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 has the most engine complaints (35), compared with 35 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.