2008 Mercedes Benz E500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E500 years
- Not enough data 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Mercedes Benz E500. That ranks 5th out of 7 E500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 84,300 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner 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 E500 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 | 1 | 100% | 84,300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2008 Mercedes Benz E500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Mercedes Benz E500.
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.
When filling gas tank to full, car smells of gas inside and outside especially when parked in garage. *tr
Other Mercedes Benz E500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 E500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 E500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 E500 | 50 | 4 |
| 2005 E500 | 140 | 3 |
| 2004 E500 | 142 | 3 |
| 2003 E500 | 125 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercedes Benz E500?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mercedes Benz E500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Mercedes Benz E500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E500 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.