Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has 5 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
5
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ S500. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED,... |
| Dec 24, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | MY TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF SECOND GEAR. I TURNED IT OFF AND BACK ON AND IT DID NOT CLEAR... |
| Nov 12, 2009 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ S430. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. A SUDDE... |
| Apr 2, 2006 | POWER TRAIN | AFTER 2000 MILES THE CAR WAS IN REVERSE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A LOUD BANG AND THEN ANOTHER L... |
| Jun 15, 2005 | POWER TRAIN | DT: THE CALLER SAID VEHICLE SEEMED TO SHIFT INTO A LOWER GEAR WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 30 AND 40 MPH. ... |