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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 8 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-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

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 21, 2025POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGSWhile driving a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 on 5/21/2025 around 1:50pm, the transmission suddenly failed...
Aug 23, 2021POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that while approaching a stop, she he...
Jan 12, 2019POWER TRAINREAR DIFFERENTIAL NOISE DIAGNOSED AS FAILING PINION GEAR. THIS CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN CAREFULLY. THE MI...
May 3, 2016POWER TRAINThe vehicle will intermittently go into limp mode with a max speed of 45mph. At a stop vehicle will ...
Dec 14, 2014POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,STRUCTUREMY VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE THE IMPACT WAS TO THE SIDE FRONT QUARTER PANEL (FROM THE LEFT...
Apr 5, 2012POWER TRAINTHE TRANSMISSION IN MY CAR WILL INTERMITTENTLY SHIFT INTO LOW GEAR WHILE DIVING. THE CAR SUDDENLY L...
Apr 20, 2009POWER TRAINTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ E350. WHILE DRIVING 76 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERA...
Feb 17, 2009POWER TRAINTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ 350E. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM 35 TO 75 MPH, THE...

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