2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 engine problems
50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The engine in these cars are defective and can cause serious harm due to a part that was put inside the motor made of plastic. There was a lawsuit but if you didn’t get in on it you losses out for not knowing. I was recently at Mercedes dealership to fix recalls and they brushed me off. The car can…”
filed Aug 29, 2024
“Certain Mercedes-Benz models 2005- 2007 M272 V6 and M273 V8’s have faced or are facing issues regarding the balance sprocket in which drives the camshaft and crankshaft of the vehicle. Mercedes-Benz had made a decision to make certain engine components out of soft metals, when such metals are not…”
filed Dec 30, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other E350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 E350 | 5 | 10% |
| 2015 E350 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 E350 | 20 | 7% |
| 2013 E350 | 15 | 9% |
| 2012 E350 | 20 | 9% |
| 2011 E350 | 13 | 6% |
| 2010 E350 | 15 | 8% |
| 2009 E350 | 5 | 8% |
| 2008 E350 | 13 | 8% |
| 2007 E350 | 28 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.