2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Electrical system
Mercedes-benz is recalling my 2006-2008 m-class, r-class, my 2005-2009 slk-class, my 2005-2008 c-class, my 2003-2004 and 2006-2008 clk-class, my 2003-2008 e-class, my 2004 and 2008 cl-class, my 2008 cls-class, my 2004 and 2007-2008 s-class, my 2003 g-class, and my 2003-2004, 2006 and 2009 sl-class vehicles. A software calibration number…
Remedy: Dealers will recode the scn free of charge. The recall began on august 30, 2008. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
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Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with diesel engines, the crankshaft sensor could fail due to separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor. This results in an interruption in the electrical connection in the chip housing of the sensor.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor. The recall began on february 4, 2008. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
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Starter assembly (electrical system)
On certain passenger vehicles, the starter wiring harness may be routed incorrectly. This routing could lead to chafing of the protective sleeve covering the starter wiring harness at the engine mount cover.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and where necessary, correct, the routing of the wiring harness. In the case of wear, the protective sleeve, and if necessary, the starter wiring harness, will be replaced. The recall began on may…
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Buckle assembly (seat belts)
On certain passenger vehicles, during the production process, the threads in the nut used to secure the seat belt buckle in a limited number of second row seats may be missing. The absence of the screw threads results in an incomplete connection of the buckle to the seat.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect to see if the nut is missing and replace the seat if necessary free of charge. The recall began on may 3, 2006. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 65,149 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“We thought that our car was burning out the rear bulbs really fast or that there was a short. Turns out that when we took it in for repairs to the balance shaft, we found out that there is indeed a sh”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 29, 2014 · Electrical system
“2006 mercedes benz r350 3.5 272 engine constant cel for p0016 p0017 cam balance shafts for left side intake and exhaust cam balancers worn gears due to incorrectly hardened gears during manufacture. I”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 11, 2011 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class (R350, R500). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14–16 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 12–15 / 17–20 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3.5/5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 7-spd |
Compare Mercedes-Benz R-Class model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz R-Class model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class | 4 | 2 |
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class | 3 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
How do I know if my 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 06V098000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.