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Mercedes-Benz AMG E55Model year report

2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 Problems

Complaints
34filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
72,500miles, 31 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55. The part named most often is fuel system, with 32 complaints (94% of the total), followed by suspension (2). 31 of the complaints include a mileage, and 19% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 72,500 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 87 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 NHTSA investigations and 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Suspension complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “Filled up gas tank, when I pulled it into the garage I had a very strong gas smell coming from the drivers rear side wheel well.car was brought in today, I was told that I have a leaking fuel sending unit on the passengers side and it need to be replaced. Cost is $1050 includes labor and parts.”

NHTSA complaint #10641770, filed 2014-10, 74,000 miles

Suspension: “Sitting in 2006 e55 amg mercedes benz station wagon on saturday august 29 2010 at shopping center in when right front airmatic suspension gave way. Car was not moving at time. Car now sitting in my driveway until this dangerous issue is resolved. Car has approx 38000 miles.”

NHTSA complaint #10353510, filed 2010-09, 28,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

19% of the 31 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 58,100 and 89,097 miles.

3%0–100%10–2516%25–5042%50–7519%75–10016%100–1503%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (31 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 72,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

20092010201120121020132014201520192024
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 87 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 87 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG E55

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20063472,5004——Not compared (before 2008)Rising
200513266,9003——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200411191,4003——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20037074,2963——Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 have?

NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 32 complaints (94% of the total), followed by suspension with 2.

Has the 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 reported?

Among the 31 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 72,500 miles and the middle half falls between 58,100 and 89,097 miles; 19% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.