2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 engine problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2008 V6 Engine Cam Shaft will worn out and check engine light comes on can unable to pass smog for registration renewal. The cost to replace the worn Engine Cam Shaft is about $4-$6K. It is not acceptable to the manufacture to design the vehicle can can have the major part worn out about 100K mile…”
filed Jan 4, 2022
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz e350. The contact stated that the fuel tank was leaking fuel after refueling. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where…”
filed May 5, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other E350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 E350 | 5 | 10% |
| 2015 E350 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 E350 | 20 | 7% |
| 2013 E350 | 15 | 9% |
| 2012 E350 | 20 | 9% |
| 2011 E350 | 13 | 6% |
| 2010 E350 | 15 | 8% |
| 2009 E350 | 5 | 8% |
| 2007 E350 | 28 | 8% |
| 2006 E350 | 50 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.