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2006 Mercedes-Benz R350
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 16 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 15 | 20 | 16 | 555 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
131 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 14 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350?
EPA figures for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 reach 16 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350?
Owners have filed 131 complaints with NHTSA for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350, most often about: Suspension, Engine And Engine Cooling, Engine. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.