2008 Mercedes Benz E
Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2008
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2008: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
2 of 7 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-01-18
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-05-05
Tires
1 of 7 total reports mentions: tires.
Suspension
1 of 7 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing rear.
Power train
1 of 7 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
Fuel system, other
1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel system, other.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2008-02-04Engine and engine cooling08V006000 On certain passenger vehicles equipped with diesel engines, the crankshaft sensor could fail due to separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor. This results in an interruption in…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor. The recall began on February 4, 2008. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
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2008-08-30Electrical system08V303000 Mercedes-Benz is recalling my 2006-2008 M-Class, R-Class, my 2005-2009 SLK-class, my 2005-2008 C-Class, my 2003-2004 and 2006-2008 CLK-class, my 2003-2008 E-class, my 2004 and 2008 CL-class, my 2008…
Remedy: Dealers will recode the scn free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2008. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Buy-smart checklist
2008 Mercedes Benz E — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 08V006000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 08V303000 · Electrical system
FAQ
- Is the 2008 Mercedes Benz E 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?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Mercedes Benz E have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.