2008 Mercedes Benz E Class
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2008: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 38 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 38 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 34 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 45 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2008 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Wheels
2 of 5 total reports mention: wheels, most commonly citing rim.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-05-18
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-07-10
Seats
1 of 5 total reports mentions: seats.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-14
Power train
1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-04-21
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 5 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.
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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).
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-11-18
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2008 Mercedes Benz E Class — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Wheels: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2008 Mercedes Benz E Class reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercedes Benz E Class?
- The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Mercedes Benz E Class have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.