2008 Mercedes-Benz E350: engine stalls while driving

9 of the 174 complaints about the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 9
of this car's complaints: 5%
typical mileage: 123,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2021
1
2017
1
2014
5
2013
1
2012
4
2011
2
2010
1
2009
1
2008
9
2007
13
2006
13

What owners say

Filed May 9, 2024 · Electrical, Fuel system · CA

On [XXX] I was driving and the vehicles stalled in the middle of the street, I couldn’t start it back. I managed to contact AAA and had the vehicle towed to my home because it around 6pm and auto repair shops were closed. Next morning I had AAA towed the vehicle to a local auto repair shop and they told me that fuel pump failed. It would have been very dangerous if we were driving on the freeway, not to mention I had my 85 year old mother in the passenger seat. Please help me as I am sure what I need to do now. It’s a Mercedes-Benz model E350 2008. I can be reached at [XXX] my name is [XXX] . My car has 87,200 miles. Thank you in advance for all your helps. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Dec 15, 2023 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts. In addition, the engine began to sputter while idling. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the fuel tank sensor was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact also stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled in the middle of an intersection. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer where a diagnostic test was performed; and the mechanic discovered that the fuel pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jan 10, 2023 · Transmission · 71,888 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that while approaching a stop, she heard a roaring sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle then stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear differential had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,888.

Filed Oct 14, 2020 · Fuel system · 123,000 miles · CA

Strong fuel odor after topping off. I drove the vehicle and it started to lose power and stalled on the road. The car was towed in the mercedes benz dealership.

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 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 Apr 22, 2018 · Fuel system · MI

Drove the car 20 minutes started to notice smell out of the back seat gasoline 5 min later it stalled 2 streets from my house. . Tryed starting the cranking over but no start. The next day shop called told me that both of the fuel pumps in the gas tank are bad. 1.500.00 dollar repair. Is that safe for fuel pumps do do that

Filed Apr 5, 2014 · Fuel system · 91,545 miles · CA

Gas tank fuel sending unit failure causing inaccurate readings. One incident my wife was driving on the freeway in the fast lane and gas gauge indicated 1/2 tank of fuel remaining and car stalled because of no fuel causing a very unsafe situation due to no area to pull over safely. Please reference the federal safety agency action number: pe12001.

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.