The 2008 Mercedes-Benz E has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 9,408 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM08V3030002008-07-07404 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING08V0060002008-01-099,004 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS
1
1crashes1injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
SUSPENSION:REAR
1
TIRES
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
1crashes
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
1
Total complaints7
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“Repeated rear suspension air bag failures causing near loss of control of the vehicle. *tr”
“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…”
“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…”
“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”
“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…”
“When stopping my vehicle , you hear fuel sloshing in the fuel tank. *tr”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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