2008 Mercedes Benz E Class Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E Class years
- Not enough data 13th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Mercedes Benz E Class. That ranks 13th out of 13 E Class model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is wheels (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 10,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Mercedes Benz E Class 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 2 | 40% | 10,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 20% | 83,633 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 20% | 66,860 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Mercedes Benz E Class recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Mercedes Benz E Class.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The car exudes a very strong smell of gasoline. The gasoline odor is so strong that i can no longer park the car in the garage of our house as the fumes are so overpowering they seep into the home living areas and cannot be tolerated (breathing). Overall, the gas fumes are strong enough that i do…
I started the car and turned on the drivers side heated seat. I pulled out of my driveway and was driving down my street when i started to smell something burning. At first i thought it was coming from the engine so i immediately pulled over and checked the engine compartment. I didn't see anything…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes e class with 18 inch rims. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph over a pothole, the tire immediately developed a blister on it. The dealer stated that three of the rims needed to be replaced since they were out of round. The dealer replaced one tire, two…
Many mercedes benz customers experience premature tire failure. Mercedes says it is due to road conditions. It is a new problem with new mercedes e series cars. A person wrote "have been in the tire & wheel business for over 15 years and have seen this problem many times. Mostly with after market…
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz e350. While driving 76 mph, the vehicle would not accelerate and would brake without the brake pedal being depressed. The vehicle was towed to the nearest dealer and they stated that the transmission failed. The repair details or cost were unknown. The…
Other Mercedes Benz E Class years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 E Class | 10 | 1 |
| 2005 E Class | 9 | 3 |
| 2004 E Class | 15 | 4 |
| 2003 E Class | 45 | 4 |
| 2002 E Class | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 E Class | 15 | 0 |
| 2000 E Class | 34 | 0 |
| 1999 E Class | 13 | 1 |
| 1998 E Class | 24 | 0 |
| 1997 E Class | 38 | 1 |
| 1996 E Class | 16 | 1 |
| 1995 E Class | 21 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercedes Benz E Class?
Owners most often report wheels, fuel system, gasoline, power train problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mercedes Benz E Class?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Mercedes Benz E Class a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E Class model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.