2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 vs 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 398 | 173 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 113 | 89 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 90,000 mi | 86,688 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz E350 | Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 144 | 65 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 78 | 22 |
| Engine | 50 | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 46 | 4 |
| Power Train | 37 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 18 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 13 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 38 | 9 |
| Stalling | 21 | 10 |
| Brake problems | 16 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 5 |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E350
2008 Mercedes-Benz E350
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.