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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WDBUF56J86A812774 · Checked Sep 13, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 29

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WDBUF56J86A•••••• 2006 Mercedes-benz E350

This build draws 3.9× more complaints than the average 2006 Mercedes-benz E350 build (29 vs 7).

29on this build
367on the model
49builds in total
1involved a crash
3involved a fire
2injuries
Most reported Fuel/propulsion System 15 Service Brakes 6 Fuel System 3 Gasoline 3

What owners of this build wrote

Fuel/propulsion System fire Jul 2015
This report is an additional inspection report for odi number 10745880 on 07/28/2015. I attached a pdf report for your further investigation
Unknown Or Other fire Jul 2015
This is second report regarding to the tracking number 10745880. As w. W. Simonson mercedes authorized repair shop service advisor yahoum moe called me to present a quote for repair , I visited the shop on august 4, 2015. The ro number 360666 for the quote amount is $8608.50.…
Air Bags crash Mar 2009
My mercedes-benz e350, 2006 model got an accident on mar 20, 2009. My car was pushed by the back car into the front SUV and slid into SUV's bottom. My car was total damaged. My seat belt was stuck. My car's front hood was puckered up and back bumper was pushed almost 90 degree.…
Service Brakes Jul 2022
Brake failure at 40 mph. RED CAUTION light on : "STOP Reduced braking power Depress brake pedal fully"
Visibility/wiper Feb 2020
Vehicle sunroof flew off on the freeway
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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 WDBUF56J86A812774 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.