2006 Mercedes-Benz E500 fuel system problems
The 2006 Mercedes-Benz E500 has 31 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 53% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
31
Fuel System complaints
53%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Fuel System complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ E500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, IT FAILED TO START ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE.…”
Common questions
How many fuel system complaints does the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E500 have?
NHTSA has 31 complaints about the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E500 fuel system — 53% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.