2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 173 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 overview page.
What owners report
“I HAVE A 2008 MERCEDES E350 PZEV MODEL AND THE ISSUE I CAME ACROSS IS A MAJOR ONE. THESE MODELS IN PARTICULAR HAVE A BIG…”NHTSA complaint 11321416 — filed 04/17/2020
“FUEL PUMP AND SENDING UNIT IS CRACKED CAUSING FUEL VAPOR TO ENTER CABIN. ALSO DRIVER SEAT HEATER IS OVER HEATING CAUSING CONSIDERABLE DISCOMFORT AND CANNOT…”NHTSA complaint 11316866 — filed 03/08/2020
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED FUEL FROM THE TOP OF THE…”NHTSA complaint 11289723 — filed 12/17/2019
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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the most-reported problem area on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350: 65 of 173 complaints on file (37.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 have in total?
173 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
