Does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 have engine problems?

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 91,000 miles.

Which Mercedes-Benz E350 year has the most engine complaints?

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 has the most engine complaints (77), compared with 18 for the 2008.

Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350, 10% of all 173 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest engine complaint count among 19 E350 model years. These complaints report 3 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 91,000 miles.

Engine complaints: 18; 10% of 173
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 91,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 12, 2011, latest Jan 4, 2022.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2011 to Jan 2022; peak May 2015 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by E350 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20050 (0%)
200677 (19%)
200735 (10%)
200818 (10%)
20095 (8%)
201020 (11%)
201117 (8%)
201221 (10%)
201324 (15%)
201425 (9%)
20152 (6%)
201610 (20%)
20173 (43%)
20203 (38%)
20214 (31%)
20221 (13%)
20230 (0%)
20242 (40%)
20251 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 have engine problems?: NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 91,000 miles.
Which Mercedes-Benz E350 year has the most engine complaints?: The 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 has the most engine complaints (77), compared with 18 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.