Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class has 17 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
17
Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEATS | THE VEHICLE'S REAR DRIVERS SIDE BRAKE OR REVERSE LIGHT WOULD NOT GO OFF FOR A WEEK (TO MY KNOWLEDGE)... |
| May 5, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | AS PER RECALL#2006040002 IS THE EXACT PROBLEM I AM HAVING NOW. THE STARTER WIRING HARNESS IS DEFECT... |
| Mar 14, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VEHICLE HAS BEEN UNDRIVEABLE ON AND OFF FOR 6 MONTHS WITH DEFECTIVE STARTER WIRING HARNESS WHICH ... |
| Dec 21, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | AFTER DIAGNOSTICS FOUND THAT THE FRONT SAM HAD BEEN UNDER WATER SHORTING THE SAM AND ALMOST CAUSING ... |
| Dec 1, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WIRING FROM ENGINE HARNESS TO FUEL PUMP BURNT ON FREEWAY , ENGINE STALLED AND SHUT DOWN, COULD NOT S... |
| Nov 24, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ R350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE SEAT ... |
| Nov 14, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ R350. WHEN THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THA... |
| Nov 1, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | REAR LIGHT MODULES (TAIL, REVERSE, BRAKE, SIGNAL) KEEPS ON FAILING. DEALER QUOTES INITIALLY $250 TO ... |
| Nov 27, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ R350. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR TAILGATE AREA W... |
| Apr 2, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | WHILE DRIVING, SMELLED BURNING ODOR BUT SAW NO SMOKE OR FIRE. DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HEATER WAS ON AT T... |
| Dec 3, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | WE THOUGHT THAT OUR CAR WAS BURNING OUT THE REAR BULBS REALLY FAST OR THAT THERE WAS A SHORT. TURNS ... |
| Dec 20, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | REAR LIGHT MODULES (TAIL, REVERSE, BRAKE, SIGNAL) KEEPS ON FAILING. DEALER QUOTES INITIALLY $200 TO ... |
| Feb 18, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TAIL LIGHTS DOES NOT ILLUMINATE, JUST THE SUBSTITUTE BULBS. I CHANGED OUT ALL THE BULBS BUT STILL NO... |
| Nov 28, 2010 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ R350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, T... |
| Nov 10, 2010 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE | ON MY 2006 MERCEDES BENZ R350, THE REAR BRAKELIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS REGULARLY FAIL TO ELIMINATE. THE... |
| Oct 30, 2010 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | 2006 MERCEDES BENZ R500 DRIVERS SEAT FIRE WHEN HEATED SEAT WAS TURNED ON. FLAMES AND FIRE MELTED SEA... |
| Feb 6, 2007 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ R350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE BEGAN MAKING A LO... |