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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 173 total for the year
Median mileage
120,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350, 1% of the 173 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 E350. The contact stated that the key fob failed to open the trunk. In addition, the rear license plate light and third brake lights were illuminated. The contact also stated that the rear passenger door actuator failed to unlock. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11097257, filed 2018-05, 120,000 miles

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Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024120%
200811%
200710%

Other parts of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350

Fuel system
86 complaints
Seats
20 complaints
Electrical system
18 complaints
Engine
13 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaints
Wheels
10 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology