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2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350, 10% of all 173 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest suspension complaint count among 19 E350 model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 33,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
17
10% of 173 complaints
All complaints this year
173
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
33,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 20, 2010, latest Jan 13, 2025.

2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2010Oct 2010Jul 2012Feb 2013Aug 2014Jan 2016Feb 2020
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2010 to Jan 2025; peak Sep 2010 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350

  1. NHTSA 12V264000Jun 12, 2012Suspension, Wheels & Tires3,613 vehicles

    Suspension:rear

    Mercedes-benz is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 e350 4matic wagon vehicles manufactured from july 1, 2006, through april 30, 2009. A connecting rod for the load leveling rear suspension system may fail.

    Risk: If this occurs, the driver may have reduced vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Mercedes-benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace all the connecting rods, free of charge. The safety recall began on september 7, 2012. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by E350 model year

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

  1. 20050 (0%)
  2. 200611 (3%)
  3. 200720 (6%)
  4. 200817 (10%)
  5. 20095 (8%)
  6. 201022 (12%)
  7. 201123 (10%)
  8. 201220 (9%)
  9. 201322 (14%)
  10. 201446 (17%)
  11. 20157 (23%)
  12. 20164 (8%)
  13. 20170 (0%)
  14. 20200 (0%)
  15. 20210 (0%)
  16. 20220 (0%)
  17. 20231 (17%)
  18. 20241 (20%)
  19. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 33,000 miles.
Which Mercedes-Benz E350 year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350 has the most suspension complaints (46), compared with 17 for the 2008.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 concerns the suspension: 12V264000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.