2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (62) · Fuel System, Gasoline (19) · Seats (13)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
134 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly 2024-11-19 · campaign 24V874000 · 33,456 vehicles
Defect: 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 2022-12-23 · campaign 22V954000 · 131,653 vehicles
Defect: 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 2019-12-20 · campaign 19V918000 · 747,928 vehicles
Defect: 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 2012-06-12 · campaign 12V264000 · 3,613 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (92)
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.
Service Brakes 2026-09-22 · LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60mph. note: although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. cause although the cause of the vibra
Structure:body 2026-09-14 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Structure:body 2026-08-06 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Power Train 2026-07-14 · LI35.30-P-058566 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). the noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. note: sound file in attachment cause if the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar n
Visibility/Wiper 2026-05-19 · LI82.30-P-059239 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint there are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: a: wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering b: the windshield is not wiped completely (streaking) c: during the downward movement water is pulled back onto the windshield from the a-pillar
Visibility/Wiper 2026-04-25 · PSL-NCU Return Parts 4/24 · Other
the part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing pdc. the deadline for all dealer returns is no later than thursday, may 14, 2026. after may 14th, returns of these parts will no longer be accepted. these parts should be
Showing the 6 most recent of 92 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-04-29 · Structure:body“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 to be the exact circumstance outlined in nhtsa re…”
2026-02-20 · Visibility“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 issue while attempting to close the sunroof ten years…”
2025-12-31 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 entire fuel tank due to this and the manufacture (…”
2025-12-20 · Unknown Or Other · 🔥 fire“2008 mercedese350 (w211) driver’s seat heater, ~11:48am location: lidl parking lot, 2017 st. joseph’s dr., bowie/upper marlboro, md while i was sitting in the driver’s seat with my back fully against it, the seat heater burned through the leather on the left side of the seat. the cabin immediately filled with smoke. the burning stopped only after i…”
2025-05-22 · Power Train“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. …”
2025-02-13 · Structure:body“the trunk safety release inside the trunk will not open the trunk. it is an electrical switch and not a cable pull release. if you get in the trunk and the battery is low, you cannot get out. there is not a passage between the rear seat and the trunk. there is not a manual release for the trunk. the only way to get inside is cutting through the …”
2025-01-13 · Visibility · 116,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz e350. the contact stated that after parking the vehicle overnight, the vehicle failed to start the following morning. the contact was able to jumpstart the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to combels customs - collision repair, auto body shop, where the alternator and the battery were replaced; however, the failu…”
2024-09-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 obvious after removing the back seat and accessin…”
2024-08-28 · Visibility/Wiper“panoramic sunroof stuck will not close. generally dealer purportedly recalled select vehicles acknowledging issue, however oem states this particular vin is not included in recall, not making any sense, if they acknowledge problem but decline to resolve for others…”
2024-07-16 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 86,876 mi“the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz e350. the contact stated that the vehicle was recently repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 19v918000 (visibility). the contact stated that the sunroof was working prior to the recall repair. after the recall repair, the contact opened the sunroof to check the operation of the sunroof; however, the sunroof fai…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.