2008 Mercedes-Benz E Class Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E Class (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E Class. The part named most often is wheels, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by fuel system (1) and seats (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 38,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Wheels2 40%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Seats1 20%
Example complaints
Wheels: “The contact owns a 2008 mercedes E Class with 18 inch rims. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH over a pothole, the tire immediately developed a blister on it. The dealer stated that three of the rims needed to be replaced since they were out of round. The dealer replaced one tire, two front rims, one rear rim and performed an alignment. The failure did not persist but the contact was concerned that the failure would recur. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000 and the current mileage was 18,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10330999, filed 2010-05, 6,000 milesFuel system: “The car exudes a very strong smell of gasoline. The gasoline odor is so strong that I can no longer park the car in the garage of our house as the fumes are so overpowering they seep into the home living areas and cannot be tolerated (breathing). Overall, the gas fumes are strong enough that I do fear that something external (cooking, water heater pilot light) could possibly cause spontaneous fume ignition/fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10552828, filed 2013-11, 83,633 milesSeats: “I started the car and turned on the drivers side heated seat. I pulled out of my driveway and was driving down my street when I started to smell something burning. At first I thought it was coming from the engine so I immediately pulled over and checked the engine compartment. I didn't see anything so I got back in my car and started to drive again. The odor kept getting stronger and now the left side of my drivers side seat started to get really hot and then I felt a burning sensation on my back. …”
NHTSA complaint #10543617, filed 2013-09, 66,860 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz e350. While driving 76 MPH, the vehicle would not accelerate and would brake without the brake pedal being depressed. The vehicle was towed to the nearest dealer and they stated that the transmission failed. The repair details or cost were unknown. The manufacturer stated that they would conduct an investigation. The current and failure mileages were approximately 38,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10266306, filed 2009-04, 38,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
60% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 15,000 and 66,860 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E Class in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10136029Jun 20, 2014Equipment. SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with Homelink
- 10039256May 31, 2011Engine cooling. Mercedes-benz: the malfunction light is on with multiple possible trouble codes stored. There could be a problem with the camshaft and/or scoring of a piston.
- 10037408Nov 19, 2010Suspension. Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure.
- 10034306Jun 11, 2010Air bags. Mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. Air bag srs control module (n2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. With 164, 216 221, 251 and…
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz E Class
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 38,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 10 | 65,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 9 | 64,410 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 15 | 5,450 | 4 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2003 | 45 | 9,718 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 8 | 44,716 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 15 | 69,300 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 34 | 78,800 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 13 | 99,059 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 24 | 98,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1997 | 38 | 90,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 16 | 125,250 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 21 | 170,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 38 | 111,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 7 | 72,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Mercedes-Benz E Class model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E Class have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E Class as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E Class is reported most often?
Wheels is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by fuel system with 1.
Has the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E Class been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E Class reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 38,000 miles and the middle half falls between 15,000 and 66,860 miles; 60% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.