2008 Mercedes Benz E problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Tires (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Mercedes Benz E model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (5)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2011-05-31 · LI-05-20-P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes-benz: the malfunction light is on with multiple possible trouble codes stored. there could be a problem with the camshaft and/or scoring of a piston. *rm
Suspension:rear:springs:air Suspension System 2010-11-19 · SB-32-25-82 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm
Electrical System:software 2009-11-01 · C1A-091101 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes benz: reprogram mbrace (n123/4) dialed numbers to hughes. this action applies to new vehicle inventory only. *pe
Suspension:rear:axle:non-Powered Axle Assembly 2008-07-28 · PB-35-31-05 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes benz: model 171.454, 456 (2005-2008) slk class; 204.054, 056, 081 (2008) c class; 211.022, 056, 072, 087, 090 (2006-2008) e class. vehicles produced between 2/21/08 and 4/3/08 with differential serial number 1824214 to 1865328. clunking noise during load change at rear axle differential.
Steering 2007-11-01 · C1A-071101 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
replace steering angle sensor. erase any stored dtc codes as described in the procedure just prior to retail sale. *pe
What owners report
2009-03-25 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 14,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz 350e. when attempting to accelerate from 35 to 75 mph, the vehicle lost power as if it engaged into the neutral gear. after the failure, the contact noticed that the engine warning indicator was illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact was able to regain full power and drive to the dealer. upon i…”
2009-02-19 · Suspension:rear · 12,807 mi“repeated rear suspension air bag failures causing near loss of control of the vehicle. *tr…”
2008-08-19 · Tires · 6,000 mi“i have a new 2008 e350 mercedes with continental contipro contact 265/35 r 18.97v tires. at 6000 i noticed a bulge on the sidewall. i was told i hit a bump in the road & it wasn't covered under warranty. now at 7000 miles i noticed yesterday 2 more bulges on the sidewall of 2 additional tires. i was forced to buy a replacement tire at $300. now i …”
2008-05-14 · Fuel System, Other · 25 mi“when stopping my vehicle , you hear fuel sloshing in the fuel tank. *tr…”
2008-05-05 · Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control · 6 mi“bad placement of cruise control stalk on 2008 mercedes benz e class. it can be confused with the turn signal stalk. i have turned on the cruise control when i meant to activate the turn stalk. *tr…”
2008-01-29 · Air Bags · 4,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl*the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz e350. while decelerating to 50 mph, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle traveling approximately 70 mph. as a result, the front end of the contact's vehicle slid underneath the preceding vehicle. none of the air bags deployed. the contact had to be rescued from the vehicle with the jaw…”
2008-01-18 · Vehicle Speed Control · 63 mi · 💥 crash“tl*the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz e350. while pulling into a parking space with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a concrete wall. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the failure has not been diagnosed. the manufacturer advised the contact to speak with her insurance company. the district of columbi…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.