2008 Mercedes-Benz E320 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 20%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E320, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E320. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment and white smoke was coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with a failed turbo valve and a failed exhaust system. The contact was informed that the turbo valve and the exhaust system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11558837, filed 2023-12, 120,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz E320. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who confirmed engine failure. The contact was informed of NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V006000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11497474, filed 2022-12Related service bulletins
- 10136031Jun 23, 2014Engine noises (rattling) after engine start
- 10167489Mar 19, 2014Noise: A rattling noise may be heard from the area of the chain drive for approx. 2-5 seconds after engine start. And/or: Fault code entries in engine control unit: SIM271DE20…
- 10039256May 31, 2011Mercedes-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.
- 10033070Dec 16, 2009Xentry (mercedes): engine warning lamp is currently on or was on and a delay fault of the camshaft adjust to current or stored in the engine control unit. Models 171, 203, 209…
- 10028667Mar 1, 2009Mercedes: replace oxygen sensor and update engine control module software. Model 211. My 2007-2009.
- 10027827Aug 1, 2008Mercedes benz: update engine control module software and scn coding. Under certain circumstances the oxygen sensor may clog with carbon particulates. Model e320 bluetec for 2007…
- 10026202Jun 4, 2008Mercedes benz: oil leak at the engine air intake duct. Oil leakage at the air intake duct downstream of the engine air filter to the turbocharger, the cause may be a damaged or…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 13% |
| 2008 | 2 | 20% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2005 | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 17% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 9% |
| 1999 | 18 | 22% |
| 1998 | 8 | 22% |
| 1997 | 4 | 6% |
| 1996 | 4 | 9% |
| 1995 | 8 | 8% |
| 1994 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E320
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E320
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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