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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 15 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Other
78
Fuel System
32
Seats
16
Electrical
15
Engine
15
Wheels
11
Visibility
8
Powertrain
8
Suspension
8
Airbags
8
Speed Control
7
Steering
6
Tires
6
Structure
3

15

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 7, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz E320. The contact stated that the check engine warning light w...
Jul 11, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E320. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed ...
Dec 15, 2021ENGINE2008 V6 Engine Cam Shaft will worn out and check engine light comes on can unable to pass smog for r...
Dec 1, 2021ENGINEThe contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E320. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle sta...
Apr 16, 2021ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING FU...
Oct 17, 2019ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAG...
Jun 20, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ E350W. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS ...
May 29, 2019ENGINETHE TRANSMISSION OCCASIONALLY JERKS WHEN SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR, THEN IT WON'T SHIFT AT ...
Apr 17, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ E350. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CH...
Sep 4, 2018ENGINEI WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FLASHED, AND THE CAR LO...
May 26, 2018ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HARMONIC BALANCER FRACTU...
May 18, 2015ENGINEWITH REFERENCE TO PREVIOUS EMAIL SHOP CALLED AND STATED THAT THE BALANCE SHAFT ON THE CAR IS BAD. EN...
May 15, 2015ENGINEVEHICLE CRANK BUT WILL NOT START TOOK TO SHOP DIAGNOSTIC REVEALED A BAD CRANK SENSOR AND BAD SPROCKE...
Oct 30, 2013ENGINEENGINE DEVELOPED CATASTROPHIC OIL LEAK. OIL LEAKED FROM OIL COOLER SEALS. I WAS INFORMED BY MERCED...
Dec 9, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINTHE CAR STARTED STALLING IN JERK MOTIONS AND STOPPED. IT HAPPENED COUPLE TIMES AND USUALLY HAPPENS A...

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