2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 99 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,080miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350, 4% of the 99 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,080 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Wiring from engine harness to fuel pump burnt on freeway , engine stalled and shut down, could not start back up in middle of i5 freeway. Repairs are amounting to $4000. Could have burnt entire vehicle and after reading numerous complaints with exact same problem something needs to be done.”
NHTSA complaint #10811951, filed 2015-12, 88,000 miles“The vehicle indicated check engine light and the error code shows p0016 which is shaft balance issue. The dealer and manufacturer would not attend to it despite the fact that it a known error from factory. The issue would reoccur because of poor material and could cause the car to stall while in travel.”
NHTSA complaint #10411070, filed 2011-06, 68,080 miles“After a normal day of driving the vehicle, I stopped for a small amout of time switched the car off. When I returned the car would not start, after 30 minutes of this I had it towed to a dealer. After several days he informed me that he checked the fuel pump and ignition system. Everything checked ok. He reinstalled the parts and the car started fine for three days. I picked up the car only to have it stall again in a matter of hours, with the same problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10375206, filed 2011-01“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10032707Sep 10, 2009Mercedes: ensuring unobstructed movement for the fuel level sensor. When installing the left or right fuel level sensor, it is essential for it to have unrestricted, unobstructed…
- 10023491Sep 1, 2007Mercedes-benz - procedure for replacing fuel pump and fuel filter modules . Models ml63, ml320, ml350, ml500, ml550, gl320, gl450, gl550, r63, r320, r350, r500. Model year all.
Fuel system: 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 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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