2008 Mercedes-Benz E Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E, and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Electrical system
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 cls-class, my 2004 and 2007-2008 s-class, my 2003 g-class, and my 2003-2004, 2006 and 2009 sl-class vehicles. A software calibration number…
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.
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Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
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 the electrical connection in the chip housing of the sensor.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor. The recall began on february 4, 2008. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 5,272 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz 350e. When attempting to accelerate from 35 to 75 MPH, the vehicle lost power as if it engaged into the neutral gear. After the failure, the contact noticed th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 25, 2009 · Power train
“Repeated rear suspension air bag failures causing near loss of control of the vehicle. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 19, 2009 · Suspension
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (E320 Bluetec, E350, E350 4matic, E350 4matic (wagon), …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14–26 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 12–23 / 18–32 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars, Midsize Station Wagons |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3/3.5/5.5/6.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S7); Automatic 5-spd; Automatic 7-spd |
Compare Mercedes-Benz E model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz E model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Mercedes-Benz E | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz E | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | 0 | 5 |
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | 2 | 7 |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz E | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz E | 4 | 10 |
Checking a specific 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
How do I know if my 2008 Mercedes-Benz E has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V006000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.