2008 V6 Engine Cam Shaft will worn out and check engine light comes on can unable to pass smog for registration renewal. The cost to replace the worn Engine Cam Shaft is about $4-$6K. It is not acceptable to the manufacture to design the vehicle can can have the major part worn out about 100K mile with good maintain of services and regular Service A-D and oil change.
2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 engine problems
14 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 123,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 123,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Mercedes-Benz E350 engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz e350. The contact stated that the fuel tank was leaking fuel after refueling. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where informed the seal was broken. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Hearing ticking and roaring
I was driving the vehicle on the interstate when the instrument panel lights flashed, and the car lost power temporarily. I was able to restart the car and check engine light remained on. Mechanic identified fault codes as p2006 (intake manifold runner control stuck closed bank 1), and p0015 (camshaft position b - timing over-retarded (bank 1).
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz e350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration causing the vehicle to crash into a concrete structure. During the crash the front end sustained severe damaged but the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained an injured sternum which did not require immediate medical treatment. The front passenger was not injured. A police report was taken at the scene. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was towed away. The local dealer and manufacturer was not notified. The contact indicated the failure had also occurred on a previous occasion. The failure mileage was 32,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz e350w. The contact stated while driving at various speeds the camshaft failed. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics who were unable to repair the vehicle. A dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that due to the failure, the vehicle would be unable to pass the smog test. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.
Tl* 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 fuel filter into the back seat of the vehicle. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact called mercedes-benz of ontario at 909‑212‑8400 (located at 3787 e guasti rd, ontario, ca 91761), but did not receive a return call. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
The transmission occasionally jerks when shifting from first to second gear, then it won't shift at all. The only way it fixes is if you pull over, turn the car off and restart. It continues to do this periodically. Now it won't shift at all so I had to get off the highway to drive slow otherwise a burning sell and smoke comes from the engine. Happened to many others if you look online. Obvious flaw with the transmissions. Should be a recall- very expensive for consumer to fix.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz e350. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over and had it towed to mercedes-benz of seattle (2025 airport way s, seattle, wa 98134, (206) 467-9999) where it was diagnosed that the valve body and conductor plate needed to be repaired. The contact scheduled an appointment with the dealer. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 142,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz e350. The contact stated that the harmonic balancer fractured without warning and caused the serpentine belt to detach. As a result, the power steering and braking ability failed. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic replaced the bolt, harmonic balancer, and the serpentine belt. The vehicle was not inspected and diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.
Questions about the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 engine
Does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 have engine problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 123,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Mercedes-Benz E350 have bad engine?
The Mercedes-Benz E350 model years with the most engine complaints are 2006 (72 complaints), 2007 (33 complaints) and 2012 (21 complaints).
Other 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 problems
Fuel system 87Seats 20Electrical 19Visibility 10Wheels 10Airbags 9Body 6Tires 6Acceleration 5Brakes 5Suspension 5Transmission 5Lights 4Steering 4Locks 1Seat belts 1
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