2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 electrical complaints

Filed Jan 14, 2019 · Electrical, Seats · 125,000 miles · TN · fire

Seat heater in driver's seat back overheated, resulting in a burn through the seat and caught the driver's clothing on fire.

Filed Nov 9, 2018 · Electrical, Seats · 109,000 miles · MN · fire

Driver's heated seat burning?!? I've owned this vehicle since late may of '18. On tues. 11/06/18 after work, I started the car and began driving home. Turned on the heat and the driver's heated seat (it's 30 degrees and snowing here in mn). I take-off and not a minute later I smell what seems to be an electrical fire/smoke. There was likely even a whiff of smoke present. Thankfully I immediately figured it was unfortunately coming from my car and that the heated seat was likely the culprit. Turned it off, pulled over and noticed the pics attached (burned hole in lower right of seat if looking at it head-on). There was the mb-tex crack there prior. Now, I won't (unfortunately) be using my heated seat anytime soon, but my question is, what now? The wife uses her side all the time, never noticed any issues. Pretty scary/surprising and disappointing all at once.

Filed Jun 26, 2018 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz e350. While driving low speeds on various occasions, the vehicle stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated. The contact had to wait a few minutes before restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the computer board needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to mercedes-benz of melbourne (509 e nasa blvd, melbourne, fl 32901, (321) 557-9342) where it was diagnosed that the computer board needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed May 22, 2018 · Electrical, Locks · 120,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz e350. The contact stated that the key fob failed to open the trunk. In addition, the rear license plate light and third brake lights were illuminated. The contact also stated that the rear passenger door actuator failed to unlock. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Dec 27, 2016 · Electrical, Fuel system · 97,000 miles · CO

The fuel gauge has become inconsistent during the past few months. The fuel levels run up and down and never go below the half way mark. Was driving on the freeway yesterday and the car completely ran out of gas. No warning or indication of low gas levels. Had actually show 231 miles remaining. I was able to pull over and get assistance. However, could have been very dangerous had it not been the day after christmas and no one on the road.

Filed Jun 12, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 140,404 miles · CA

"takata recall" . I got my mercedes 2008 fully by mercedes service center on 12may16. Following is the report of the service done. " 140405 1.7c performed short test. Performed back to new special reset service light inspected interior components and seat belts for proper function, checked exterior lights for proper function, cleaned area of wind deflector and checked wiper blades. Evacuated engine oil and replaced engine oil filter, topped off all fluids and inspected area of engine for damges or leaks, lubricate door hinges, lifted vehicle into air and front tires measured at 7mm, rears at 7mm removed wheels and balanced all 4, torqued to 150nm. Front brakes at 12mm, rears at 10mm. Set front tires to 28psi, rears to 33psi and spare to 63 psi. Inspected for leaks or damages under vehicle. Test battery at 12.61volts. Test drove vehicle to verify proper repairs " after the service was done almost a month back, while I was taking out my vehicle out of the garage, the brakes failed and emergency brakes were used. I suspect serious manufacturing problem with my car.

Filed Dec 21, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 112,000 miles · LA

2006 mercedes benz e350w. Consumer states problem with license plate lights not working and third brake light stopped as well. Consumer was notified by dealer that this happens to vehicles with automatic trunk opening and closing the dealer informed the consumer that the electric cable from the engine to the trunk could fail for unknown reasons.

Filed Oct 20, 2013 · Brakes, Electrical · 3,000 miles · CO

Engine stalls while driving. The car loses power brakes and power steering. No check engine alert comes on and the lights remain on. The car starts again once I pulled over and started the ignition again. This has happened about 6 times in 18 months and is very dangerous. The last time I was coasting downhill around 40 miles an hour and, when the engine stalled, the check tire pressure on all 4 tires came on. When I restarted the car the check tire pressure lights did not appear.

Filed May 23, 2011 · Electrical, Seats · 28,000 miles · MI

Turned on drivers seat warmer, smelled smoke and opened windows thinking the odor was from outside of the car. Turned the seat heater off and later found a quarter size hole burned in the left side of the drivers seat. My shirt and pants also had holes burned in them. Fortunately I turned the heater off before I was burned or a fire started. Mercedes-benz dealer is going to repair the damage to the seat of my 2008 e-350.