2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 26%of 99 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350, 26% of the 99 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Everyday I get a red signal alerting me to stop driving, car too low. It usually occurs when initially turning on the car or at the beginning of the drive. The rear of the car is visibly low and when driving it is uneven and bumpy. I have seen other R350 owners with same complaint and repeat costs to fix ~1200.00 each side. No suspension recalls on an apparent defect in manufacturing?”
NHTSA complaint #10882226, filed 2016-07, 110,000 miles“During driving my 2006 mb R350, warning light (check tire pressure) was on. And I pulled it over and found that the tires are fine but the vehicle leaned on the right side. I changed a suspension sensor at dealer, but it happened again one week later. I found that several other owners near me have same problem. I cannot understand why the maker have not recalled it.”
NHTSA complaint #10533673, filed 2013-08, 86,650 miles“While on a road trip I started getting the red light that asked me to stop car to low. I stopped and it pumped up again. Drove a couple of miles and it did same thing. Took to mb dealer they said it was the suspension and charged me around 1200.00. 2 days later same problem it had not been fixed. I need to return and have them re-check. I heard negative feed back about this car from day 1.”
NHTSA complaint #10548414, filed 2013-10, 84,000 miles“I have a 2006 mercedes benz and while driving on the interstate the warning light would come on telling me to stop and let the vehicle rise I pulled over for a while to let it rise drive on for miles the light comes on again with the same thing stop and let it rise. Also while the r 350 is parked at home the rear end will lower itself there is some flaws with the rear end of the 2006 r 350.”
NHTSA complaint #10512674, filed 2013-05, 58,000 miles“About an hour into my trip the warning light came on for me to stop and let the car rise it were to low, something should be done about the rear suspension on the 2006 r- class there is a default with this vehicle there need to be a recall on and it is very hard for the mechanic to fine what's wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #10514753, filed 2013-06, 62,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10037408Nov 19, 2010Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure.
- 10032727Sep 17, 2009Mercedes: following fault codes are entered in the control unit and displayed-fc5320 drain valve:open circuit or insufficient valve current in models series 211, 219; fc5260…
- 10028024Aug 1, 2008Mercedes: check air suspension compressor and replace if necessary. Insufficient air pressure in the air suspension system may result from damage to the pressure disk in the air…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350
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 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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