2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E350 years
- Far more complaints than other years 7th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 173 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350. That ranks 7th out of 22 E350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (65 complaints, 38%), typically at around 92,151 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 9 fires, 9 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 173owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 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 problems | 65 | 38% | 92,151 | “fuel tank” (29%) | $4,150 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 22 | 13% | 73,758 | — | — |
| Seats | 20 | 12% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 18 | 10% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 13 | 8% | 115,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 10 | 6% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 5% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 4% | 46,402 | — | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 4% | 96,438 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 3% | 20,800 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 3% | 71,888 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 3% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 3% | 39,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 2% | 95,750 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 2% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 2% | 87,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 2% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 145,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 147,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 106,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 recalls (4)
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.
Suspension:rear
Problem: Mercedes-benz is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 e350 4matic wagon vehicles manufactured from july 1, 2006, through april 30, 2009. A connecting rod for the load leveling rear suspension system may fail.
Risk: If this occurs, the driver may have reduced vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mercedes-benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace all the connecting rods, free of charge. The safety recall began on september 7, 2012. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
Driving down Interstate 65 just south of Bay Minette Alabama and doing approximately 70MPH, there was a total failure of the sunroof. This happened where crazing started and then a catastrophic failure of the glass, blowing out the sunroof. This happened in the space of about 30 seconds. It appears…
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V918000 (Visibility). The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact informed the dealer that the sunroof had not been used in 10 years. In addition, the contact informed the dealer of an…
My car displayed all of the issues listed below for the Electrical system recall. The fuel gague went "blank", other gagues acting irradical, the check engine light stay on, etc. My car make and model fall under this recall but have been excluded. I had to pay out of pocket $4678.50 to replace the…
2008 MercedesE350 (W211) Driverâs seat heater, ~11:48am Location: Lidl Parking Lot, 2017 St. Josephâs Dr., Bowie/Upper Marlboro, MD While I was sitting in the driverâs seat with my back fully against it, the seat heater burned through the leather on the left side of the seat. The cabin…
While driving a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 on 5/21/2025 around 1:50pm, the transmission suddenly failed while I was traveling at approximately 75 mph was on highway 76. As a result of the failure, the driver's side airbag deployed unexpectedly.
Other Mercedes-Benz E350 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 E350 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 E350 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 E350 | 5 | 4 |
| 2023 E350 | 6 | 3 |
| 2022 E350 | 9 | 3 |
| 2021 E350 | 13 | 12 |
| 2020 E350 | 8 | 6 |
| 2017 E350 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 E350 | 51 | 5 |
| 2015 E350 | 31 | 6 |
| 2014 E350 | 278 | 8 |
| 2013 E350 | 163 | 6 |
| 2012 E350 | 217 | 7 |
| 2011 E350 | 223 | 5 |
| 2010 E350 | 184 | 4 |
| 2009 E350 | 64 | 4 |
| 2008 | 173 | 4 |
| 2007 E350 | 350 | 5 |
| 2006 E350 | 399 | 4 |
| 2005 E350 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 E350 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 E350 | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline, seats problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 65 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E350 model years, the 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.