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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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4JGCB65E46A••••••2006 Mercedes Benz R350
That is about average for the 2006 Mercedes Benz R350 — 6 complaints per build across 12 builds.
7on this build
72on the model
12builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 3Engine And Engine Cooling 2Engine 2Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineApr 2016
Takata recall. I purchased my 2006 mercedes r350 in 2016 with over 100k miles on it. With the engine light already on. I used a scanner tool for an accurate diagnosis. As it stated two issues. A crank shaft sensor/ cam shaft sensor was needed. So I decided against my better…
SteeringMay 2015
While I was driving, I lost power steering. I had to pull over and saw that my engine belt was off my engine and a pulley came off my engine. This is after the dealership had already replaced my belt just less than 10,000 before. It was a good thing that no one was hurt. It…
Power TrainMar 2013
The contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz r350. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the check engine warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the balanced shaft was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer…
Engine And Engine CoolingJun 2011
The vehicle indicated check engine light and the error code shows p0016 which is shaft balance issue. The dealer and manufacturer would not attend to it despite the fact that it a known error from factory. The issue would reoccur because of poor material and could cause the car…
StructureMar 2011
A defective drain or filter allows water to enter the ventilation unit. This damages the electrical requiring replacement. Residual water leaks to the carpet, causing mildew smells
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 4JGCB65E46A015307 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.