repaired · 2026 Q3
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2008 Mercedes-Benz E350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 174 owner complaints about the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-874 the manufacturer reports only 10% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 30, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 has problems
174 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
66Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
22Fuel system, gasoline
20Seats10 crash/fire/injury
19Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
13Engine1 crash/fire/injury
10Wheels
9Air bags
7Visibility
6Structure
4012 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 66 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 22 | 0 |
| Seats | 20 | 10 |
| Electrical system | 19 | 4 |
| Engine | 13 | 1 |
| Wheels | 10 | 1 |
| Air bags | 9 | 3 |
| Visibility | 7 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 1 |
| 12 other systems | 40 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Suspension: rear
Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE DRIVER MAY HAVE REDUCED VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Mileage at failure
When do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
92kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 50 fuel/propulsion system complaints. 54% were reported before 100,000 miles.
0under 30k miles27under 100k miles23100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Fuel/propulsion system
10 owners mentioned a cost$3,000median
Middle half: $2,200 – $3,099
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other E350 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E350 median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350, and the recalls they led to.
- Fuel Leakage From The Fuel TankNo recall
In owners' words
What E350 owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
On [XXX] I was driving and the vehicles stalled in the middle of the street, I couldn’t start it back. I managed to contact AAA and had the vehicle towed to my home because it around 6pm and auto repair shops were closed. Next morning I had AAA towed the vehicle to a local auto repair shop and they…
Own a 2008 E350?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.