2008 Mercedes-Benz E Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 4,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. The part named most often is vehicle speed control, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and fuel system (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 4,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 5 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.
- Air bags1 14%
- Fuel system1 14%
- Suspension1 14%
- Tires1 14%
Example complaints
Vehicle speed control: “Bad placement of cruise control stalk on 2008 mercedes benz e class. It can be confused with the turn signal stalk. I have turned on the cruise control when I meant to activate the turn stalk.”
NHTSA complaint #10226751, filed 2008-05, 6 milesAir bags: “The contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz e350. While decelerating to 50 MPH, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle traveling approximately 70 MPH. As a result, the front end of the contact's vehicle slid underneath the preceding vehicle. None of the air bags deployed. The contact had to be rescued from the vehicle with the jaws of life between the driver's side front and rear doors. The contact sustained injuries to his back, ankle, neck, shoulder, and right hand. He is still undergoing medical treatment. A police report was filed. A video and doctor's report are available. …”
NHTSA complaint #10216419, filed 2008-01, 4,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 63 and 6,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 08V303000Jul 7, 2008Electrical systemCovers: Mercedes-Benz E 2007–2008, SLK 2005–2009, E Class 2003–2006 +13 more
Mercedes-benz is recalling my 2006-2008 m-class, r-class, my 2005-2009 slk-class, my 2005-2008 c-class, my 2003-2004 and 2006-2008 clk-class, my 2003-2008 e-class, my 2004 and 2008 cl-class, my 2008 cls-class, my 2004 and 2007-2008 s-class, my 2003 g-class…
- 08V006000Jan 9, 2008Engine and engine cooling › Engine › DieselCovers: Mercedes-Benz E 2006–2008, GL 2006–2008, ML 2006–2008 +1 more
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with diesel engines, the crankshaft sensor could fail due to separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor. This results in an interruption in the electrical connection in the chip housing of the sensor.
Recall details for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E → · Check a 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. 5 on record; the latest 5 are shown.
- 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.
- 10034566Nov 1, 2009Electrical system. Mercedes benz: reprogram mbrace (n123/4) dialed numbers to hughes. This action applies to new vehicle inventory only.
- 10025842Jul 28, 2008Suspension. Mercedes benz: model 171.454, 456 (2005-2008) slk class; 204.054, 056, 081 (2008) c class; 211.022, 056, 072, 087, 090 (2006-2008) e class. Vehicles produced between 2/21/08 and 4/3/08 with…
- 10025461Nov 1, 2007Steering. Replace steering angle sensor. Erase any stored dtc codes as described in the procedure just prior to retail sale.
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz E
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 10 | 300 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 7 | 4,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 5 | 64,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Mercedes-Benz E model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is reported most often?
Vehicle speed control is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.
Has the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 4,000 miles and the middle half falls between 63 and 6,000 miles; 100% 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.