2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 8%of 173 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350, 8% of the 173 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I was driving the vehicle on the interstate when the instrument panel lights flashed, and the car lost power temporarily. I was able to restart the car and check engine light remained on. Mechanic identified fault codes as p2006 (intake manifold runner control stuck closed bank 1), and p0015 (camshaft position b - timing over-retarded (bank 1).”
NHTSA complaint #11341355, filed 2020-07, 123,000 miles“Takata recall . I got my mercedes 2008 fully by mercedes service center on 12may16. Following is the report of the service done. 140405 1.7c performed short test. Performed back to new special reset service light inspected interior components and seat belts for proper function, checked exterior lights for proper function, cleaned area of wind deflector and checked wiper blades. …”
NHTSA complaint #10873766, filed 2016-06, 140,404 miles“Reference pe12001 I occasionally smell gas after filling up my vehicle. Until now, I'd just figured I stepped in some fuel at the station and that the smell was coming from my shoes, but understand that there is an issue with the fuel system.”
NHTSA complaint #10507017, filed 2013-04, 42,883 miles“The transmission occasionally jerks when shifting from first to second gear, then it won't shift at all. The only way it fixes is if you pull over, turn the car off and restart. It continues to do this periodically. Now it won't shift at all so I had to get off the highway to drive slow otherwise a burning sell and smoke comes from the engine. Happened to many others if you look online. Obvious flaw with the transmissions. Should be a recall- very expensive for consumer to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #11210724, filed 2019-05, 108,000 miles“With reference to previous email shop called and stated that the balance shaft on the car is bad. Engine light did not come on . Parked car in the garage tried to start next morning car crank but will not start.”
NHTSA complaint #10717186, filed 2015-05, 91,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017039Apr 1, 2025Complaint Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output. Cause Silicate granulate may have escaped from a damaged bag in the expansion reservoir (not visible), reducing the coolant…
- 10158329Oct 9, 2017Oil in engine wiring harness
- 10135598Mar 25, 2015Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "Implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"
- 10051540Oct 26, 2012Xentry: m271.8 evo engine has poor accelerator response- lack of power under full load and high rpm. Engine diagnosis warning lamp (cel) lights up, vehicle is in limp-home mode…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 31% |
| 2020 | 3 | 38% |
| 2017 | 2 | 29% |
| 2016 | 5 | 10% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 | 20 | 7% |
| 2013 | 15 | 9% |
| 2012 | 20 | 9% |
| 2011 | 13 | 6% |
| 2010 | 15 | 8% |
| 2009 | 5 | 8% |
| 2008 | 13 | 8% |
| 2007 | 28 | 8% |
| 2006 | 50 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350
86 complaintsSeats
20 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsWheels
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350
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.
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