2008 Mercedes-Benz E350: check engine light

Filed Dec 31, 2025 · Electrical, Fuel system · SC

My car displayed all of the issues listed below for the Electrical system recall. The fuel gague went "blank", other gagues acting irradical, the check engine light stay on, etc. My car make and model fall under this recall but have been excluded. I had to pay out of pocket $4678.50 to replace the entire fuel tank due to this and the Manufacture (Mercedes Benz) is refusing to reimburse me. (1) THE FUEL GAUGE READINGS MAY BE INCORRECT; (2) A STUCK FUEL-LEVEL SENSOR MAY NOT BE DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER; (3) THE OBD SYSTEM MAY CAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE INCORRECTLY; AND, (4) THE SPEEDOMETER MAY BE OUT OF TOLERANCE. 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.

Filed Jan 28, 2023 · Fuel system · AZ

Very strong gas smell both inside and outside of the car with check engine light on. This happened in May of 2022. Could not park the car inside the garage. Contacted MBUSA, they said there is an extended warranty for this vehicle for this problem, advised me to take it to Mercedes dealer. I took the car to the dealer. They checked it out and said it is not covered under the extended warranty because it has passed the mileage ceiling for PZEV which I do not know what PZEV is. I checked the federal safety agency website, it says 15 years unlimited miles. I had no other choice but to fix the car at the dealer and pay for the cost. A few months later MBUSA sent me a letter telling me although it has passed the mileage I might be eligible for a refund and wanted me to file a claim at the dealership. I did and after over two months the dealer again told me it is not covered. I paid about $1100 for the repair and told MBUSA that the dealer does not honor what the MBUSA letter says. Now even MBUSA does not honor what they wrote me in their own letter. They say if my car was non PZEV it would have been covered? How was it my fault to have a PZEV vehicle? Why did Mercedes had PZEV and non PZEV? How is it the customer fault. Both vehicles have the same issue but why one is covered and the other is not? Please you be the judge.

Filed Jan 4, 2022 · Engine · CA

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.

Filed Jul 24, 2020 · Engine · 123,000 miles · GA

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).

Filed Dec 17, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 90,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Apr 18, 2019 · Engine · 142,000 miles · WA

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.

Filed May 23, 2017 · Fuel system · NJ

2008 mercedes e350. Consumer writes in regards to sender fuel d/s and reimbursement for repairs. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle would smell of fuel and the check engine light was on. The vehicle was repaired at the expense of the owner. The consumer was not notified of the recall. The consumer requested a reimbursement. Updated 05/23/2017

Filed May 18, 2015 · Engine · 91,000 miles · AL

With reference to previous email shop called and stated that the balance shaft on the car is bad. Engine light did not come on . Parked car in the garage tried to start next morning car crank but will not start.

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 Apr 23, 2012 · Transmission · 88,021 miles · CA

The transmission in my car will intermittently shift into low gear while diving. The car suddenly looses power while at highway speed. The check engine light came on and now the transmission won't shift out of first gear. I'm told by the mercedes-benz dealer that the transmission must be replaced and I have to pay for it, $7000! This is a serious safety issue and I should not have to pay for their failure.