2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350, 38% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 92,151 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel tank” (29% of reports).
- 65fuel/propulsion system complaints
- 92,151median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $4,150typical repair cost reported by owners
- 27%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel tank: mentioned in 19 of 65 complaints (29%)
- Smell gas: mentioned in 10 of 65 complaints (15%)
- Strong odor: mentioned in 7 of 65 complaints (11%)
- Inside outside: mentioned in 6 of 65 complaints (9%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 at $4,150, and half of them between $3,650 and $4,400.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2014–2023), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 50 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 65 complaints, 1 an injury.
Mercedes-Benz E350 fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 E350 | 2 | 15% | — |
| 2020 E350 | 1 | 13% | — |
| 2017 E350 | 2 | 29% | 27,500 |
| 2016 E350 | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2015 E350 | 2 | 6% | — |
| 2014 E350 | 24 | 9% | 11,000 |
| 2013 E350 | 7 | 4% | 36,295 |
| 2012 E350 | 27 | 12% | 74,500 |
| 2011 E350 | 28 | 13% | 59,400 |
| 2010 E350 | 18 | 10% | 80,000 |
| 2009 E350 | 27 | 42% | 98,000 |
| 2008 E350 | 65 | 38% | 92,151 |
| 2007 E350 | 177 | 51% | 80,000 |
| 2006 E350 | 144 | 36% | 96,750 |
| 2005 E350 | 2 | 13% | 51,017 |
| 2004 E350 | 7 | 70% | 135,000 |
| 2003 E350 | 2 | 29% | 188,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
This is a PZEV vehicle. When the car is filled over 3/4th of the way, the driver's side near the back tire starts to leak the fuel. There was no warning lights, just the smell and the leaks. It's obvious why this is a safety hazard. This was not inspected by anyone other than myself as it was quite…
On [XXX] I was driving and the vehicles stalled in the middle of the street, I couldnât start it back. I managed to contact AAA and had the vehicle towed to my home because it around 6pm and auto repair shops were closed. Next morning I had AAA towed the vehicle to a local auto repair shop and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350s have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 65 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 (38% of the 173 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 92,151 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350?
Owners report a typical cost of $4,150 (half paid between $3,650 and $4,400), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel tank”, in 19 of 65 complaints, followed by “smell gas” (10).
See all 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all E350 years.