2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 99 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,600miles
- 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 R350, 3% of the 99 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,600 miles. 2 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.
“Mercedes 2006 when I brake the car will keep going. Sudden acceleration. This has happen twice and I have not owned the car for a year. I could kill someone. Took it to dealer and three different shops and no one knows what I'm talking about help”
NHTSA complaint #11180304, filed 2019-02, 120,000 miles“The contact stated while driving for an extended period of time, there was a tapping noise from the engine compartment area. The vehicle was seen by a dealer for inspection who determined there was a problem with the fuel injection system and this was replaced. Afterwards, while applying brake pressure at various speeds the vehicle rolled backwards, but was not placed in reverse. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who determined the brakes were normal.”
NHTSA complaint #10155614, filed 2006-04, 1,200 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect”
NHTSA complaint #11483031, filed 2022-09Related recalls
- 24V298000Apr 26, 2024DO NOT DRIVEMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model…Covers: Mercedes-Benz R350 2006–2012, ML350 2006–2011, GL450 2007–2012 +10 more
- 22V315000May 9, 2022DO NOT DRIVEMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific…Covers: Mercedes-Benz R350 2006–2012, ML350 2006–2011, GL450 2007–2012 +10 more
Related 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…
- 10030929Jun 15, 2009Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. Once the…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350
26 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350
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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