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2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
1%of 400 total for the year
Median mileage
76,364miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350, 1% of the 400 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,364 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I had so many problem with my mercedes E350, but when the engine light was on I couldn't believe was the balance shaft. It was in warranty so I didn't pay a cent but when they returned the car back was not the same any more, the tail light was cracked and the A/C opening are inside. The car is not any more the same, sometimes is shaking, and has so many other problems. I saw online that mercedes has to many cars with this defects that brings more problems, so I'm asking what are you waiting for a recall??????”

NHTSA complaint #10480608, filed 2012-10, 75,729 miles

“My E350 is 6 years old and has 77000 miles. The electrical wiring for the signal lights has disintegrated exposing bare wires and causing wires to short-circuit creating an extremely hazardous situation that prevents the vehicle from functioning correctly. This is creating a serious safety hazard with possible fire in engine area.this problem is a manufacturing defect. …”

NHTSA complaint #10463504, filed 2012-06, 77,000 miles

“The main wiring harness for the engine, lighting, fuel injection and rest of critical functions of the vehicle has disintegrated due to a manufacturing defect. The manufacturer has used an inferior and unsuitable insulation for the wires, which, is brittle, cracking and falling off exposing bare wires, creating an extremely hazardous situation. The wire insulation deterioration is causing the wires to short and prevents the vehicle from functioning correctly. This is creating a serious safety hazard. (possible, fire in engine, etc). …”

NHTSA complaint #10403252, filed 2011-05, 54,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz E350. The contact stated that the trunk of the vehicle failed to operate without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the brake lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that unknown electrical wires in the trunk needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,000. The VIN was unavailable.”

NHTSA complaint #10725718, filed 2015-06, 111,000 miles

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Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024240%
201624%
201311%
201053%
200912%
200842%
200741%
200651%

Other parts of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350

Fuel system
219 complaintsBrakes
54 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 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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