2008 Mercedes Benz E
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2008 Mercedes Benz E. Newest first.
Mercedes-benz IS recalling my 2006-2008 m-class, r-class, my 2005-2009 slk-class, my 2005-2008 c-class, my 2003-2004 and 2006-2008 clk-class, my 2003-2008 e-class, my 2004 and 2008 cl-class, my 2008 cls-class, my 2004 and 2007-2008 s-class, my 2003 g-class, and my 2003-2004, 2006 and 2009 sl-class vehicles. a software calibration number (scn) coding…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the electrical fuel pump may not receive a crash signal that IS required for the fuel pump to disconnect and prevent future fuel delivery as designed.
Remedy
Dealers will recode the scn free of charge. the recall began on august 30, 2008. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with diesel engines, the crankshaft sensor could fail due to separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor. this results in an interruption in the electrical connection in the chip housing of the sensor.
Risk and remedy
Risk
When this happens, the vehicle may lose power rather than enter a limp-home mode. in addition, the vehicle cannot be restarted after failure of the electrical connection in the sensor, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor. the recall began on february 4, 2008. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Owner complaints
7 complaints2 involved a crash1 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz 350E. when attempting to accelerate from 35 to 75 mph, the vehicle lost power as if it engaged into the neutral gear. after the failure, the contact noticed that the engine warning indicator was illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact was able to…
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz 350E. when attempting to accelerate from 35 to 75 mph, the vehicle lost power as if it engaged into the neutral gear. after the failure, the contact noticed that the engine warning indicator was illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact was able to regain full power and drive to the dealer. upon inspection, the technician stated that the transmission valve body failed and needed to be replaced. the technician replaced the component and the associated part number was 14027008-61. there had not been any additional failures since the repair. the failure mileage was 14,000 and current mileage was 15,000. updated 04-24-09 *bf updated 04/27/09.*jb
- Suspension › Rear
Repeated rear suspension air bag failures causing near loss of control of the vehicle. *Tr
- Tires
I have a new 2008 E350 mercedes with continental contipro contact 265/35 r 18.97v tires. At 6000 I noticed a bulge on the sidewall. I was told I hit a bump in the road & it wasn't covered under warranty. Now at 7000 miles I noticed yesterday 2 more bulges on the sidewall of 2 additional tires. I…
I have a new 2008 E350 mercedes with continental contipro contact 265/35 r 18.97v tires. At 6000 I noticed a bulge on the sidewall. I was told I hit a bump in the road & it wasn't covered under warranty. Now at 7000 miles I noticed yesterday 2 more bulges on the sidewall of 2 additional tires. I was forced to buy a replacement tire at $300. Now I am trying to get compensation from continental or someone to rectify this problem. By the way, there IS no damage to the wheels so this has got to be a defect from the tire company. *Tr
- Fuel system, other
When stopping my vehicle , you hear fuel sloshing in the fuel tank. *tr
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Bad placement of cruise control stalk on 2008 mercedes benz e class. it can be confused with the turn signal stalk. I have turned on the cruise control when I meant to activate the turn stalk. *tr
- Air bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz E350. while decelerating to 50 mph, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle traveling approximately 70 mph. as a result, the front end of the contact's vehicle slid underneath the preceding vehicle. none of the air bags deployed. the…
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz E350. while decelerating to 50 mph, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle traveling approximately 70 mph. as a result, the front end of the contact's vehicle slid underneath the preceding vehicle. none of the air bags deployed. the contact had to be rescued from the vehicle with the jaws of life between the driver's side front and rear doors. the contact sustained injuries to his back, ankle, neck, shoulder, and right hand. he IS still undergoing medical treatment. a police report was filed. a video and doctor's report are available. the contact stated that his insurance company intends to weld the vehicle back together. the current and failure mileages were 4,000. updated 03/04/08. *lj
- Vehicle speed control
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz E350. while pulling into a parking space with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a concrete wall. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the failure has not been diagnosed. the manufacturer advised the contact to speak…
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz E350. while pulling into a parking space with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a concrete wall. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the failure has not been diagnosed. the manufacturer advised the contact to speak with her insurance company. the district of columbia police filed report number 004869. the current and failure mileages were 63. updated 02-15-08. *kb updated 02/15/08 *tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10039256Mercedes-benz: the malfunction light IS on with multiple possible trouble codes stored. There could be a problem with the camshaft and/or scoring of a piston.
- 10037408Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure.
- 10034566Mercedes benz: reprogram mbrace (n123/4) dialed numbers to hughes. This action applies to new vehicle inventory only.
- 10025842Mercedes benz: model 171.454, 456 (2005-2008) SLK class; 204.054, 056, 081 (2008) c class; 211.022, 056, 072, 087, 090 (2006-2008) e class. Vehicles produced between 2/21/08 and 4/3/08 with differential serial number 1824214 to 1865328. Clunking noise during load change at rear axle differential.
- 10025461Replace steering angle sensor. Erase any stored dtc codes as described in the procedure just prior to retail sale.
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