The Lemon IndexAll cars · Mercedes-Benz E-Class
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has too few complaints to score: 18 in its first 3 years. Owners complain most about wheels, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 16 to 26 mpg combined. The best Mercedes-Benz E-Class year is 2011.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 219 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Mercedes-Benz E-Class year. 2008 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 51K to 115K miles on the car (170 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- fuel or ev drive system complaints mostly came at 65K–117K miles
- fuel system, gasoline complaints mostly came at 59K–85K miles
- seats complaints mostly came at 51K–109K miles
Recalls 4
- visibility 2024
Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years.
- visibility 2022
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.
- visibility 2019
The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle.
Show all 4 recalls
- suspension 2012
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 E350 4MATIC WAGON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2006, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2009.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Mercedes-Benz told dealers about
Mercedes-Benz sent dealers 101 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Cracking/creaking noises from front axle when vehicle is subject to torsion or when steering…
- Following fault codes are entered in the control unit and displayed-fc5320 drain valve:open…
- Steering leaky at internal oil lines
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedFuel leakage from the fuel tank2013–2014
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★☆ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★★
Fuel cost and engines
About $3600–5000 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Driver's side seat heater malfunctioned causing a fire. Vehicle was a 2008 mercedes e350.
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class owner · NHTSA complaint 10289019
Quick answers
Is the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliable?
There isn't enough data to score it: owners filed only 18 complaints in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are wheels (50%), seats (17%) and tires (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have?
4 safety recalls (latest: visibility). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class get?
16 to 26 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 51,400 and 115,000 miles. The middle report was at 83,800 miles, from 170 complaints.
Does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 11% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class cost in fuel a year?
About $3600 to $5000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have?
3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl.
What Mercedes-Benz E-Class year is better than the 2008?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2011, 2012 and 2013.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works