2006 Mercedes-Benz E500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E500, 6% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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.
“On january 29, 2016, I was going towards the exit of my development but before I got to a main road (I was traveling slowly about 20 MPH and driving straight) I was using brakes and red message popped up on the dash board stating reduced brake power and to depress bake pedal which I did but the brakes failed and the car kept moving so I let the car move into the curb where there was snow. I turned car off and turned back on and the warning message was no longer displayed and car functioned properly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10823149, filed 2016-01, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz e class, and stated while driving 30 MPH, all warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over and the brakes were applied, but there was no stopping power. The brakes were applied harder and there was slight power and the vehicle coasted to a stop. The dealership was called and suggested the vehicle be turned off and on to restore braking power. The vehicle was then driven to the dealership. While stopping at the dealership, the brakes lost power again. The dealership determined there was a loose wire in the braking system and repaired the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10151553, filed 2006-03, 100 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…
- 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
Other parts of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E500
29 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E500
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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