2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 173 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350, 3% of the 173 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Front tires wore out on the inside prematurely. Dealer ( keyes merc.) was unable to align the front suspension. I was told that the suspension had dropped, due to gravity, and that they would have to place shims to prop up the front end. Merc customer relations was unable to provide me with a reasonable engineering explanation and unwilling to rectify the situation. The shims were placed and the car still pulls to the right.my main concern is the safety of my family in the event of a suspension failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10621559, filed 2014-08, 51,000 miles“In the past 10 months the car in question has expereinced one broken suspension coil spring, and a seperate suspension coil spring fracture. I contacted mercedes about this issue and expressed my concern about the quality of these core suspension components. The response I received amounted to them being sorry that things fail . I suspect there is a large population of poorly designed/manufactured suspension springs in mercedes' vehicles on u.s. Roads right now and I felt some responsibility to report my experiences. Updated 9/28/2015”
NHTSA complaint #10744779, filed 2015-07, 74,000 miles“Took vehicle in to have power steering serviced and also asked for an inspection of the vehicle. Upon inspection, tech noticed that rear subframe was rusted badly. Tech found that mount bosses were almost detached and that the subframe was rusted through at the trailing arm locating points. When this issue was found the vehicle was up on a lift. Tech advised that the car was not safe to drive as it was. More information can be provided if necessary.”
NHTSA complaint #11309971, filed 2020-02, 168,170 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle overnight, the vehicle failed to start the following morning. The contact was able to jumpstart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to Combels Customs - Collision Repair, Auto Body Shop, where the alternator and the battery were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the speedometer, the clock, and the infotainment system were inoperable. …”
NHTSA complaint #11635613, filed 2025-01, 116,000 miles“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 recalls
- 12V264000Jun 12, 2012Mercedes-benz is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 e350 4matic wagon vehicles manufactured from july 1, 2006, through april 30, 2009. A connecting rod…Covers: Mercedes-Benz E350 2007–2009
Related service bulletins
- 10151948Jul 19, 2018Display of suspension setting in head unit implausible
- 10033627Mar 5, 2012Mercedes benz (xentry): vehicle drops at rear axle, display message-airmatic-service required. The vehicle drops at the rear axle after standing for a long time. Damaged sealing…
- 10041653Dec 14, 2011Xentry(mercedes): malfunctioning of the airmatic in the display. *pe updated 3/9/12.
- 10043810Nov 14, 2011Mercedes: airmatic malfunction. Leaking airmatic system and not a faulty compressor.
- 10037408Nov 19, 2010Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure.
- 10032727Sep 17, 2009Mercedes: following fault codes are entered in the control unit and displayed-fc5320 drain valve:open circuit or insufficient valve current in models series 211, 219; fc5260…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 20% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 | 30 | 11% |
| 2013 | 13 | 8% |
| 2012 | 14 | 6% |
| 2011 | 17 | 8% |
| 2010 | 17 | 9% |
| 2009 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 9 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 14% |
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 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsBrakes
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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