2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 173 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350, 3% of the 173 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 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.
“Panoramic sunroof exploded outward, with anything striking the car. On the road alone with no other vehicles, the glass shattered upward, held in place for a bit until I could exit, then falling inward as I pulled into a service station.”
NHTSA complaint #10850893, filed 2016-03, 90,000 miles“At low speed , coming out of a grocery store parking lot, car went into sudden unintended acceleration without any warning. Fully pressing on the brake failed to slow or stop the car. With the brake not working and the car accelerating very fast the car became out of control until it crashed with a large rock /boulder when it stopped. There was extensive damage the the whole front half of the car. The car had to be towed in. I sustained a significant bruises of my breast bone and adjoining ribs. I am still in pain. This same exact malfunction with this same car as noted above occurred in 2013. …”
NHTSA complaint #11331070, filed 2020-06, 30,000 miles“The panoramic roof gets stuck in open position and makes the car dangerous for flying objects into the car also I feel more dangerous for my safety and for life. In my car we have repaired the roof several times, again now the roof is stuck in open position. I believe this should be a factory recall issue as this is very marginal and poor design to result in failure so often”
NHTSA complaint #11432011, filed 2021-09“The trunk safety release inside the trunk will not open the trunk. It is an electrical switch and not a cable pull release. If you get in the trunk and the battery is low, you cannot get out. There is not a passage between the rear seat and the trunk. There is not a manual release for the trunk. The only way to get inside is cutting through the trunk lid or deck.”
NHTSA complaint #11642583, filed 2025-02“2008 mercedes benz e350w. Consumer writes in regards to wiring harness on camshaft adjuster solenoid safety recall. The consumer stated the vehicle had multiple failures including the suspension, tires, undercarriage, and the vehicle's frame. The consumer stated the vehicle leans from one side to the other.”
NHTSA complaint #11234414, filed 2019-07Related service bulletins
- 11038217Sep 14, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11036101Aug 6, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11032518Apr 25, 2026The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline for all dealer returns is no…
- 11031882Apr 17, 2026The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline for all dealer returns is no…
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
- 10151924Jul 2, 2018Liftgate intermittently does not open fully
- 10166081Jul 12, 2014Noise complaints when load on backrest frame changes. Affects the driver and front passenger seats. Also perform the remedial action if you are performing work on: - backrest…
- 10165849May 19, 2014AIRCAP functions excessively
- 10050860Nov 13, 2012Mercedes (xentry): the inside door handle, on front door, is inoperative due to the bowden cable becoming unhooked from clip and needs to be replaced. Model 207. No model years…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 14% |
| 2016 | 7 | 14% |
| 2015 | 4 | 13% |
| 2014 | 25 | 9% |
| 2013 | 18 | 11% |
| 2012 | 8 | 4% |
| 2011 | 15 | 7% |
| 2010 | 11 | 6% |
| 2009 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350
86 complaintsSeats
20 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsWheels
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 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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