The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-350. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V918000 (Visibility). The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact informed the dealer that the sunroof had not been used in 10 years. In addition, the contact informed the dealer of an issue while attempting to close the sunroof ten years ago. The vehicle was not inspected, and the dealer declined the recall repair. The contact was informed that if the recall repair was performed and the sunroof fractured, the vehicle owner would be responsible for the repair. The contact was unsure if the previous sunroof issue was with the vehicle or a previous vehicle that the contact had owned. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to an alternate dealer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable.
2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 visibility problems
10 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 106,000.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 106,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 3
Which part fails
- Sun/moon roof assembly3
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Mercedes-Benz E350 visibility problems in other years
Related recalls
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
- Risk
- A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. This recall is an expansion of previous the federal safety agency recall number 22V‑954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.
Recall number 24V874000 · Recall details
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
- Risk
- A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. This recall expands the federal safety agency recall number 19V‑918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.
Recall number 22V954000 · Recall details
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit:
- Risk
- A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.
Recall number 19V918000 · Recall details
What 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle overnight, the vehicle failed to start the following morning. The contact was able to jumpstart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to Combels Customs - Collision Repair, Auto Body Shop, where the alternator and the battery were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the speedometer, the clock, and the infotainment system were inoperable. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at various speeds and turning, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the rear suspension, and the vehicle was swaying. The contact stated that after opening the sunroof, the sunroof failed to close as needed. The contact was able to close the sunroof manually with assistance. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 08V303000 (Electrical System), 24V874000 (Visibility) and 12V264000 (Suspension). The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact the VIN was not included in the recalls. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.
panoramic sunroof stuck will not close. generally dealer purportedly recalled select vehicles acknowledging issue, however oem states this particular vin is not included in recall, not making any sense, if they acknowledge problem but decline to resolve for others
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that the vehicle was recently repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V918000 (Visibility). The contact stated that the sunroof was working prior to the recall repair. After the recall repair, the contact opened the sunroof to check the operation of the sunroof; however, the sunroof failed to close as needed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the sunroof was manually closed and the contact was informed that the sunroof should not be opened. The sunroof was not repaired. The contact called the dealer several times but was unable to speak with the Service Manager. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,876.
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while driving at various speeds on a bumpy road surface, the sunroof shuddered. The contact also stated that the sunroof failed to open. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 40-45 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the pedal went to the floorboard, and the vehicle failed to respond. The brake fluid level message was displayed. The contact stated that she swerved to the left lane to avoid crashing into another vehicle. The contact then made a left turn and continually depressed the brake pedal until the vehicle stopped. The contact then drove 20-25 MPH to the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the brake line was corroded, causing the brake fluid to leak. The mechanic added brake fluid to the vehicle; however, the failure recurred while the contact was driving back to the residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz e350. The contact stated that there was an abnormal scraping sound heard when the passenger's side front window was rolled up or down. The contact stated that water leaked into the vehicle from the sunroof. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v918000 (visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Crown eurocars (8302 us hwy 19 n, pinellas park, fl 33781) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz e350. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v918000 (visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz e550. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v918000 (visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called w.I. Simonson mercedes-benz (1626 wilshire blvd, santa monica, ca 90403; (855) 677-2690) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz e-350. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v918000 (visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. (atlanta classic cars 1705 boggs rd nw, duluth, ga 30096, was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact was concerned about the vehicle safety. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz e350. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle in the rain, the windshield wipers failed to operate. Also, the contact indicated that while the passenger seat was occupied, the message indicating that the passenger side air bag system was deactivated illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 107,000.
Questions about the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 visibility
Does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 visibility problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 106,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 visibility?
Yes, 3 recalls: 24V874000, 22V954000, 19V918000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
Other 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 problems
Fuel system 87Seats 20Electrical 19Engine 14Wheels 10Airbags 9Body 6Tires 6Acceleration 5Brakes 5Suspension 5Transmission 5Lights 4Steering 4Locks 1Seat belts 1
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