2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 400 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350, 2% of the 400 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,950 miles. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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 was driving my mercedes E350 on the highway at 60 MPH when I heard an explosion. The sunroof had exploded while I was driving and showered glass shards into the interior. Most of the glass landed in the rear of the vehicle. We could not find any rocks or the like inside the vehicle afterwards. Anyone who had been in the back seat would have been injured by the very sharp glass fragments. Although I was extremely startled I was able to keep control of the vehicle. I don't know if a rock broke through the glass or whether the glass simply exploded.”
NHTSA complaint #10182113, filed 2007-02, 29,000 miles“The contact's son owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof detached and shattered on the roadway. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V918000 (Visibility) and 22V954000 (Visibility); however, the VIN was included in the recalls, but the vehicle had been repaired in 2023 and 2025. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,900.”
NHTSA complaint #11694784, filed 2025-10, 97,900 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v918000 (visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact called an unknown Mercedes-Benz dealer located in little rock arkansas and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when parts would be available. The contact had not experienced a failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11342072, filed 2020-07Related recalls
- 24V874000Nov 19, 2024Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of…Covers: Mercedes-Benz E350 2006–2009, E320 2003–2009, C230 2002–2007 +20 more
- 22V954000Dec 23, 2022Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific…Covers: Mercedes-Benz E350 2006–2009, C230 2002–2007, CLS550 2006–2011 +18 more
- 21V196000Mar 19, 2021Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG…Covers: Mercedes-Benz E350 2006–2007, E320 2006–2007, C230 2006–2007 +14 more
- 19V918000Dec 20, 2019Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate…Covers: Mercedes-Benz E350 2006–2009, E320 2003–2009, C320 2001–2005 +21 more
Related service bulletins
- 11032875May 19, 2026Complaint There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering B: The windshield is…
- 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…
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2020 | 1 | 13% |
| 2016 | 7 | 14% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 | 7 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 10 | 6% |
| 2007 | 7 | 2% |
| 2006 | 8 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 7% |
| 2003 | 1 | 14% |
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 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology