Owner report · 2008 model year

2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Crash-test image: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. Department of Transportation.

The Verdict

Worst problem area

Fuel System

Fuel System leads by volume: 112 of 220 complaints (51%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (6) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed fell from 435 in 2007 to 220 in 2008.

Data last changed Nov 7, 2026. Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints: 220
Recall campaigns: 4
EPA fuel cost per year: $3,650–$5,550
Combined MPG: 14–26

Complaints by model year

5372006
4352007
2202008
832009
2572010

Where owners report problems

Fuel System112 (51%)
Body, Seats & Latches30 (14%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires24 (11%)
Electrical20 (9%)
Engine20 (9%)
Visibility & Lighting16 (7%)

Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2008: 2 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	vs. 2008 Midsize Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)	3,500–5,150	3,650–5,550	3,650–5,550	3,650–5,150	3,700–5,150
Combined MPG	15–27	14–26	14–26	15–26	15–21
City / Highway MPG	13–23 / 18–33	12–23 / 18–32	12–23 / 18–32	13–23 / 18–32	13–18 / 20–26
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)	377–592	392–635	392–635	392–592	423–592
Complaints filed	537	435	220	83	257	Not compared
Recalls issued	5	5	4	4	5	Not compared
Crash-involved complaints	18	2	9	3	9	Not compared
Fire-involved complaints	9	10	9	5	0	Not compared
Injuries reported	22	12	11	5	6	Not compared
Deaths reported	1	0	0	0	0	Not compared
Configurations compared	6	6	6	6	5

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

Fuel System: 112 of 220 NHTSA complaints (51%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class get?

EPA rates it 14–26 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

EPA estimates $3,650–$5,550 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (8)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
Configuration	Transmission	Cylinders	Displacement	Drivetrain	Fuel Type	Vehicle Class	City	Highway	Combined	Annual Fuel Cost	CO₂
Configuration 1	Automatic 7-spd	6	3.0L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Diesel	Midsize Cars	23 mpg (high)	32 mpg (high)	26 mpg (high)	$3,650 (low)	392 g/mi (low)
Configuration 2	Automatic 7-spd	6	3.5L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	Midsize Cars	17 mpg	24 mpg	19 mpg	$4,050	468 g/mi
Configuration 3	Automatic 5-spd	6	3.5L	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	Premium	Midsize Cars	16 mpg	22 mpg	18 mpg	$4,300	494 g/mi
Configuration 4	Automatic 7-spd	8	5.5L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	Midsize Cars	15 mpg	22 mpg	17 mpg	$4,550	523 g/mi
Configuration 5	Automatic 7-spd	8	5.5L	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	Premium	Midsize Cars	13 mpg	19 mpg	16 mpg	$4,850	555 g/mi
Configuration 6	Automatic (S7)	8	6.2L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	Midsize Cars	12 mpg (low)	19 mpg	15 mpg	$5,150	592 g/mi
Configuration 7	Automatic 5-spd	6	3.5L	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	Premium	Midsize Station Wagons	16 mpg	21 mpg	18 mpg	$4,300	494 g/mi
Configuration 8	Automatic (S7)	8	6.2L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	Midsize Station Wagons	12 mpg (low)	18 mpg (low)	14 mpg (low)	$5,550 (high)	635 g/mi (high)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
Category	Complaints	Crash-Involved	Fire-Involved	Injuries
Engine	20	1	0	0
Transmission & Drivetrain	8	1	0	1
Fuel System	112	0	0	2
Electrical	20	0	4	0
Brakes	6	1	0	1
Steering	6	0	0	0
Suspension, Wheels & Tires	24	1	0	0
Airbags & Restraints	11	4	0	6
Driver Assistance & Speed Control	6	3	0	0
Body, Seats & Latches	30	2	9	5
Visibility & Lighting	16	1	0	0
Other	10	1	2	0

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (4)

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Campaign 24V874000 · Nov 19, 2024
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Consequence
A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Campaign 22V954000 · Dec 23, 2022
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
Consequence
A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Campaign 19V918000 · Dec 20, 2019
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
Consequence
A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.
SUSPENSION:REAR
Campaign 12V264000 · Jun 12, 2012
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.