2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 54about this part
- Share
- 14%of 400 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 133,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 54 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350, 14% of the 400 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 133,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While I was driving on a busy street a red prompt of braking system fail decrease pressure esp goes on and I have to push brakes all the way down and use emergency braking system to stop! Dash says service brakes. Brakes were changed as well as sensors and new auxiliary battery which is very dangerous if auxiliary battery goes out braking system fails and car is hard to stop.”
NHTSA complaint #11282653, filed 2019-11, 137,000 miles“While driving to work, the reduced braking power light illuminated and I had no brakes. I almost hit the car in front of me, but managed to swerve out of the way and make it to the brake-down lane. I shut of the ignition, and when I restarted it, the problem went away. I was very lucky, this time...”
NHTSA complaint #11120244, filed 2018-08, 145,000 miles“The sbc brake system on my auto is showing a warning to send the car to the dealer. They told me I needed a new ABS system $2200.00. Many mercedes owners are having the same problems with the sbc brake system. The brakes are very difficult and dangerous to work on! The hydraulics should have a lifetime warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10959086, filed 2017-03, 133,000 miles“Driving on I-270 at 55 MPH suddenly brakes stopped functioning at all, dashboard turned red with the message reduced braking power depress brake pedal fully, but there was no braking power at all. Almost lost control.... Scared I was going to hit another car or involve in accident... Vehicle was in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #10928937, filed 2016-12, 129,000 miles“The brakes on this car failed without warning while traveling on interstate at high speed. I have contacted mercedes and they have agreed to pay the cost of the spc brake unit under warranty; however, the costs of labor is very high and I have to cover it. I am a retired elderly combat disabled war veteran with limited funds and believe mercedes should recall these dangerous vehicles and and cover the entire costs. The vehicle is currently under repair at fields mercedes in lakeland florida”
NHTSA complaint #10865674, filed 2016-05, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038186Sep 22, 2026Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily…
- 11020172Jul 2, 2025Complaint Noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and ambient conditions. Cause Frictional vibrations Remedy AMG brake systems are designed for…
- 10186135Dec 9, 2020If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
- 11031725Aug 17, 2018The purpose of this letter is to advise you of additional benefits that Mercedes-Benz is providing to you regarding your vehicle ownership.
- 11031585Aug 17, 2018The warranty on the SBC Hydraulic Unit for MY 2003-2006 Model 211, MY 2006 Model 219, and Model Year 2003-2012 Model 230 was extended from the original 4 years/50,000 miles to 25…
- 10028644Dec 19, 2008Mercedes: vehicle fails star diagnosis test; inspect brake system for air." models 230, 219, and 211. Model years 2003-2009.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 17% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2017 | 1 | 14% |
| 2016 | 3 | 6% |
| 2015 | 4 | 13% |
| 2014 | 50 | 18% |
| 2013 | 32 | 20% |
| 2012 | 20 | 9% |
| 2011 | 14 | 6% |
| 2010 | 14 | 8% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 54 | 14% |
| 2005 | 5 | 33% |
| 2004 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350
219 complaintsEngine
50 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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