2008 Mercedes Benz E500
Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2008: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 125 |
| 2004 | 142 |
| 2005 | 140 |
| 2006 | 50 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
Show complaint excerpts
When filling gas tank to full, car smells of gas inside and outside especially when parked in garage.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-15
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 E500 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2008 Mercedes Benz E500 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 E500?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Mercedes Benz E500 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.