2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel system, gasoline ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 173 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 overview page.
What owners report
“2008 MERCEDES E350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SENDER FUEL D/S AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD SMELL OF FUEL AND…”NHTSA complaint 10968091 — filed 05/23/2017
“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…”NHTSA complaint 10937567 — filed 12/27/2016
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ E350. THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG FUEL ODOR AFTER REFUELING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO…”NHTSA complaint 10669386 — filed 12/31/2014
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Fuel System, Gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 have fuel system, gasoline problems?
Fuel System, Gasoline is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350: 20 of 173 complaints on file (11.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 have in total?
173 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel system, gasoline category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
