2006 Mercedes-Benz E500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E500, 4% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,000 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 have had the same thing lately with my car as recall dated 12/20/2019. My sunroof has been leaking a little all the liner in my car is starting to fall down. It started with the sunroof and the mechanical part of the roof is deteriorating. I had to take off the panel for the sunroof because it was molding and not closing properly.”
NHTSA complaint #11299237, filed 2020-01, 80,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 500. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, she noticed arrows were pointing at the sunroof. The contact stated that the failure was due to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V954000 (Visibility). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined the failure was due to a shortage in the lights. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11620362, filed 2024-10, 114,000 milesRelated 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 E500 2003–2006, 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 E500 2003–2006, 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 E500 2006, E350 2006–2007, E320 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 E500 2003–2006, 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…
- 11027566Jan 7, 2026Complaint Customer states the AC either does not cool/has poor performance or heat is insufficient. Cause Many possible root causes Remedy AC Diagnosis (General) Initial Steps…
- 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
Other parts of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E500
29 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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