2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other AMG E63 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63. That ranks 2nd out of 9 AMG E63 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (10 complaints, 67%), typically at around 45,257 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 15owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 67% | 45,257 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 27% | 44,100 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 7% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 7% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 7% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 7% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel Leakage From The Fuel Tank (EA13003) — opened Mar 15, 2013, closed Dec 19, 2014.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Upon filling up my gas tank there is a strong odor of gasoline. This becomes really bad when parked in my garage. We have 2 small children so want to solve this as soon as possible.
Leaky fuel sending unit. I brought my 2008 e63 amg into mercedes of boston for to repair a leaking fuel sending unit around the spring of 2015. I realize this was an issue for many e class and was being investigated by nhtsa. I specifically asked my service advisor if mercedes was at least covering…
My vehicle was hit on the drivers side the impact was to the side front quarter panel (from the left tire to the front left bumper). As a result of the impact the drivers side curtain airbag and the drivers side passenger door airbag deployed (no passenger). However, the drivers door and the…
After refueling my car's gas tank i began to notice some sort of gas leakage. It's especially pronounced when the car is parked in the garage since the fume is unmistakable. There is apparently a fuel leakage near the rear tire (driver's side). I'm concerned that if there were anything in the…
Owned the car for over 1 year, noticed a pronounced smell of gasoline after filling up at a local service station. Thought it was a spill, smell got stronger over the next 10 miles, parked the car in the garage, where the smell continued to increase to the point i could smell it in the bedrooms…
Other Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 years
← 2007 AMG E63 · 2009 AMG E63 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 AMG E63 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 AMG E63 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 AMG E63 | 0 | 6 |
| 2020 AMG E63 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 AMG E63 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 AMG E63 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 AMG E63 | 4 | 2 |
| 2008 | 15 | 3 |
| 2007 AMG E63 | 29 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline, air bags problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other AMG E63 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.