2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class problems and complaints
Owners have filed 227 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The most-reported areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (83), Fuel System (32), Gasoline (31).
Key takeaways
- 227 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 11 involve a crash, 9 a fire, 12 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 83 | 37% |
| Fuel System | 32 | 14% |
| Gasoline | 31 | 14% |
| Seats | 21 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 20 | 9% |
| Engine | 17 | 7% |
| Wheels | 14 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 11 | 5% |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 | 4% |
| Power Train | 9 | 4% |
| Suspension | 9 | 4% |
| Structure | 8 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,unknown Or Other,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-30
GAS SMELLS.
Structure - filed 2026-05-19
The vehicle previously underwent a sunroof recall repair; however, the repair appears to have been performed improperly. The sunroof seal was never replaced as required, which has resulted in ongoing water intrusion. The vehicle now shows two visible areas on the body with paint bubbling and surface rust consistent wit...
Structure - filed 2026-04-29
Driving down Interstate 65 just south of Bay Minette Alabama and doing approximately 70MPH, there was a total failure of the sunroof. This happened where crazing started and then a catastrophic failure of the glass, blowing out the sunroof. This happened in the space of about 30 seconds. It appears to be the exact cir...
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More for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.