2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 400 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,696miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350, 1% of the 400 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,696 miles.
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 am a disabled veteran and on april 30, 2015 my car smelled like gas. Mercedes benz USA said to take it to nearest dealer atlanta classic cars in gwinnett county, ga. The problem: leaking fuel tank, it took 120 days to replace the tank. The car still smells like gas, the dealership recommended replace the seat cushions, and the felt. Both are wet from gas, and has gas vapors on it. The technician showed me how to lift up the seats, and I took pictures of the wet seat cushions, and the wet felt. The dealership wants to charge me $565.00. …”
NHTSA complaint #10734869, filed 2015-07, 115,393 miles“The contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz E350 wagon. Whenever the contact places the vehicle into wagon mode, she is unable to adjust the passenger seat in order to allow a passenger to safely travel in the vehicle. The dealer stated that the vehicle was manufactured in that particular manner. The issue was noticed ever since the vehicle was purchased. The current mileage was 18,000 and failure mileage was 10,000. Updated 07/28/09 the consumer stated the passenger seat would not adjust. It positioned the passenger to close to the air bag and windshield. Updated 07/30/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10242715, filed 2008-09, 10,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11032518Apr 25, 2026The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline for all dealer returns is no…
- 10248162Dec 4, 2023Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ⢠Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ⢠Objects wedged…
- 10166092Jul 12, 2014Dynamic seat control is not functioning correctly and/or air cushions do not inflate fully.
- 10166103Jul 10, 2014The controls on the partially electric seat adjustment switch stick or are loose or broken.
- 10166090Jul 10, 2014Possible complaints: 1. Memory function of electric seat fore/aft adjustment not functioning. 2. Seat fore/aft adjustment with easy entry/exit feature not functioning. 3. Head…
- 10166084Jul 9, 2014Rubbing noises at the point at which the covering rubs against the cover. Only occurs on vehicles with the sport package .
- 10166082Jul 9, 2014Noises from area of seat adjuster or cushion frame.
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 8 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 8 | 4% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 6 | 9% |
| 2008 | 20 | 12% |
| 2007 | 12 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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