2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 vs 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 173 | 64 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 89 | 113 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 86,688 mi | 84,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz E350 | Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 65 | 27 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 22 | 7 |
| Seats | 20 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 3 |
| Engine | 13 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 6 |
| Wheels | 10 | 2 |
| Structure | 6 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E350
2009 Mercedes-Benz E350
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.