2008 Mercedes Benz E Class problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels:rim (1) · Wheels (1) · Seats (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Mercedes Benz E Class 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 (4)
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.
Equipment:electrical:anti-Theft Devices 2014-06-20 · LI68.05-P-059193 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sentex gate operator with clik card remote not compatible with homelink
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
Air Bags 2010-06-11 · SB-91-60-193 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. air bag srs control module (n2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. with 164, 216 221, 251 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset five times. with modes 202, 210 and newer, the airbag cont
What owners report
2013-11-18 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 83,633 mi“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 fear that something external (cooking, water heater…”
2013-09-14 · Seats · 66,860 mi“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 so i got back in my car and started to drive agai…”
2010-05-18 · Wheels:rim · 6,000 mi“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 front rims, one rear rim and performed an alignmen…”
2009-07-10 · Wheels · 15,000 mi“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 wheels where the standard wheel sizes reach all t…”
2009-04-21 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 38,000 mi“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 manufacturer stated that they would conduct an inves…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.