2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Problems and Repair Histories
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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Classes for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 28 E-Classes, 9.7 months of data per E-Class, average 45400 miles 49 |
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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Engine not specified
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 59000 | 0 | rear brake pads and rotors were replaced. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 4960 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 15500 | 0 | Rattle in left rear trunk hinge area. |
| Dec | 2008 | 16120 | 0 | 2nd attempt to find the cause of the rattle. Now determined and parts ordered from Germany. |
| Jan | 2009 | 16740 | 0 | Trunk rattle resolved after 3rd attempt and replacement of trunk lid hinge. |
| Mar | 2009 | 17360 | 0 | O2 sensor replaced and software updated. |
| Jun | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 63000 | 650 | Sensor |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 74000 | 685 | replaced worn front control arms and bushings |
| Sep | 2012 | 89000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 41000 | 0 | Auto-dimming rear view mirror not working. Mirror replaced. |
| Dec | 2011 | 44000 | 0 | Headlights surge briefly when decelerating. |
| Jun | 2012 | 47000 | 0 | Check engine light resulting in bad O2 sensor. |
| Mar | 2013 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 84 | Replaced oil cap | |
| Mar | 2013 | 68000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 30000 | 0 | Driver side mirror cracked. SA advised problem due to manufacturing defect and replaced under warranty. Sunroof not fully closing with one-touch feature, sunroof would only close by holding button in close position until fully closed. Sensors were recalibrated to solve problem. |
| Sep | 2012 | 72000 | 0 | Leaking EGR valve. Replaced gasket. |
| Mar | 2013 | 78000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 14880 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 22040 | 0 | Navigation system failure, replace microprocessor and DVD Replace front pipe and front catalyst. |
| Nov | 2012 | 34680 | 0 | Trunk water infiltration.Back seat headrests stop working due to short circuit in the computer. Replace computer and fixed faulted rivet responsible of the leak. |
| Apr | 2013 | 37200 | 0 | Air conditioner compressor ceased, broke the tensioner and the belt. Change tensioner pully,belt, air conditioner compressor |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
507-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 35000 | 1000 | valve lifter was replaced - both cam shafts were replaced |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 18000 | 0 | Loud squeak from rear of the panoramic roof, above rear passenger side |
| Oct | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 20000 | 0 | 3 bad camshaft magnets, replace power window switch, rattle in door, replace trim moulding |
| Mar | 2013 | 26000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 20000 | 0 | Passenger door would not open from outside. Intermittent. |
| Jul | 2011 | 21000 | 0 | Heater Valve sticking for rear climate control. Replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 40000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 64000 | 0 | Stopped by Zimbrick European of Madison and service rep installed the headlight bulb for me that I purchased at their parts counter. I was not charged for any labor. Very satisfied with great service at Zimbrick European on my Mercedes. |
| Jun | 2012 | 69000 | 125 | Moon roof switch did not open or close roof copletely, only moved roof about 1 inch each time depressed. Repair shop had to correct the electrical switch. |
| Apr | 2013 | 75000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 52000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 68000 | 510 | Belt tensioner pulley replaced |
| Sep | 2012 | 72000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 41700 | 1400 | differential started making a loud roaring noise. Dealer determined it was bad and replaced it |
| Sep | 2012 | 49000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 10000 | 0 | Rear window power sunscreen not working. Dealer determined unit was stuck because of lack of use. |
| Dec | 2011 | 13000 | 0 | Satellite radio reception problems - antenna replaced under warranty - found 2008 radios have technical problems with some channels at Sirius - my favorite channel is one. |
| Jul | 2012 | 18000 | 0 | ESP inoperative message - faulty steering angle sensor diagnosed - replaced under CPO warranty |
| Nov | 2012 | 21500 | 0 | Crankcase ventilation system - centrifuge cover leaking - replaced under warranty Also replaced connector for camshaft control - campaign 2012070002 |
| Mar | 2013 | 25000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 28000 | 0 | Chrome trim flaking off on the center armrest cover The door sill on the drivers side was rusting and pitting |
| Jun | 2011 | 35000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 29000 | 0 | Cam position sensor. |
| Apr | 2011 | 39000 | 0 | Dropouts in Sirius Satelite radio audio for 15-60 seconds every three-five minutes. Dealer tried new antenna, new module, with no success. Sirius reset radio remotely and cleared problem. Air conditioning not cooling well. Found low refrigerant, but unable to locate leak. Topped off refrigerant with added dye. Return if problem recurs for UV leak test. |
| Jan | 2012 | 43700 | 0 | Repaired leak in A/C system previously diagnosed but not found. Leak so small it took 10 months from previous service to affect operation. Replaced low side schrader valve. |
| Jul | 2012 | 47000 | 0 | A/C failed to cool again several months after repair. Returned to dealer and this time the evaporator was replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 9000 | 0 | Steering wheel position sensor. |
| Jan | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 6000 | 0 | Brake stability control failed. Supposedly due to wireless sensor in console. Replaced sensor. |
| Aug | 2008 | 9000 | 0 | Navigation was taking us on ridiculous routes. Needed new disc and software. ALL early 2008 models seem to have this problem. |
| Jan | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | Faulty Navigation CD. Replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 13000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 36700 | 0 | Brake light on/Brake pad sensor failed, installed new sensor |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 14500 | 0 | Bad steering wheel sensor triggered ESP warning light to come on and stay on until the vehicle was restarted. Functionally, ESP worked fine. |
| Jun | 2009 | 24000 | 0 | CD Changer would not work. The door wouldn't open automatically and the CDs would not play. CD changer replaced. Damaged CD changer had to be sent to factory to retrieve CDs, but still no word yet. Plastic protector for iPod auxillary cable came apart, exposing wires. Part was replaced with a new auxillary cable that plays and charges iPhone. Previous cable would play, but not charge the iPhone. |
| Jul | 2011 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 48000 | 0 | Keyless Go handle stopped responding. New handle ordered but not installed. |
| Aug | 2010 | 48500 | 0 | Keyless Go door handle replaced. |
| Sep | 2010 | 49000 | 0 | Lower A/C hose replaced due to kink. |
| Sep | 2011 | 62000 | 0 | ESP light on intermittently. Replaced steering angle sensor |
| Mar | 2013 | 84000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 26700 | 0 | Engine frequently quits immediately after starting, occasionally several times in succession. Car left in shop overnight with both keys. Technicians couldn't replicate or diagnose the problem, which continues to occur. |
| Jul | 2011 | 31500 | 0 | Engine sometimes quits immediately after starting. Could not duplicate problem, but were given factory authorization to replace crank position sensor. Problem did not reoccur for them. But it did for us, within the same day or the next. |
| Dec | 2011 | 36000 | 0 | Engine was frequently quitting immediately after starting. Dealer determined this was caused by a malfunctioning fuel pump--fuel pressure not within specs--and replaced entire fuel tank. |
| Jul | 2012 | 40000 | 0 | Driver's r/v mirror cracked. It looked like a stress fracture to me. The dealer's customer service rep said something about a problem with some heated mirrors. Replaced. The dealer also replaced, at no charge, the AC/Heater blower motor under the dash panel. It was making a mildly annoying whistling noise at some speed settings, but we would not have taken the car in just for that. |
| Mar | 2013 | 44000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 38000 | 200 | Replace leaking camshaft plugs |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 8680 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 16740 | 600 | Suddenly battery went dead, no warnings at all |
| Mar | 2013 | 19840 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 51000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 52000 | 400 | Noise in the engine, dealership replaced all 6 pistons. Car is/was certified by Mercedes. |
| Nov | 2011 | 75000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 1000 | 0 | brake mount cracked |
| Oct | 2008 | 4000 | 0 | Brake mount replaced. |
| Aug | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 13000 | 0 | A message on the dash said Electronic Stability Control System was Off and I could not turn it on via the ESP button. Replaced steering angle sensor. |
| Jan | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 8000 | 0 | Check engine light came on. Supposed software mod. Car ran fine prior to light and runs fine after fix. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 34000 | 0 | Right windshield wiper stopped working. Repaired by tightening the wiper connector. |
| Nov | 2011 | 38000 | 0 | Oil leak repair in front seal |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 38000 | 0 | Car was loosing power in gear. Engine would rev but car would not move. Dealership replaced valve body |
| Sep | 2012 | 54000 | 300 | Battery died |
| Dec | 2012 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 8000 | 0 | Engine fails to start on first attempt. Second attempt to fix heater box. Each required a special part order from Germany, and they ripped apart my dashboard with each attempt to fix the car; one of the attempts resulted in the dealership not connecting the headlight switch leaving me without |
| Apr | 2008 | 10000 | 0 | Third attempt to fix heater box. |
| May | 2008 | 10000 | 0 | They could not fix the 'not starting' problem (intermittent failure); when I returned the car, the engine light would stay on constantly. They determined it was the fuel pump, but the paperwork to return the car to MB was already processed. |
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