Model year
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 10 complaints for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 18 recalls and 528 complaints under AMG E55, E, E320, E350, E450, E500, E550, and E63. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE (3), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (3), AIR BAGS (2). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 15–27 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$5,500, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 34 complaints
- 2001 15 complaints
- 2002 8 complaints
- 2003 45 complaints
- 2004 15 complaints
- 2005 9 complaints
- 2006 10 complaints
- 2007 436 complaints
- 2008 5 complaints
- 2009 85 complaints
- 2010 258 complaints
- 2011 296 complaints
- 2012 235 complaints
- 2013 188 complaints
- 2014 304 complaints
- 2015 57 complaints
- 2016 89 complaints
- 2017 167 complaints
- 2018 71 complaints
- 2019 59 complaints
- 2020 24 complaints
- 2021 25 complaints
- 2022 23 complaints
- 2023 24 complaints
- 2024 12 complaints
- 2025 10 complaints
- 2026 6 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
08V303000 · Jul 7, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING MY 2006-2008 M-CLASS, R-CLASS, MY 2005-2009 SLK-CLASS, MY 2005-2008 C-CLASS, MY 2003-2004 AND 2006-2008 CLK-CLASS, MY 2003-2008 E-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2008 CL-CLASS, MY 2008 CLS-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2007-2008 S-CLASS, MY 2003 G-CLASS, AND MY 2003-2004,…
Complaints
10 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| AMG E55 | 4 | 34 |
| E | 1 | 1 |
| E320 | 4 | 41 |
| E350 | 4 | 400 |
| E450 | 1 | 0 |
| E500 | 4 | 50 |
| E550 | 0 | 2 |
| E63 | 0 | 0 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE10017 | Driver Air Bag Circuit High Resistance · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | May 14, 2010 | Nov 24, 2010 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E320 Cdi · 3.2L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 23 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $3,550 |
| E350 · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| E350 4matic · 3.5L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| E500 · 5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| E500 4matic · 5L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| E55 AMG · 5.4L · Automatic (S5) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| E350 (wagon) · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| E350 4matic (wagon) · 3.5L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| E500 4matic (wagon) · 5L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 18 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| E55 AMG (wagon) · 5.4L · Automatic (S5) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 20 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
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