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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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WDBUF87X08B••••••2008 Mercedes-benz E350
That is about average for the 2008 Mercedes-benz E350 — 5 complaints per build across 30 builds.
7on this build
162on the model
30builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedFuel System 3Gasoline 3Air Bags 1Seats 1
What owners of this build wrote
SeatsfireMar 2018
The contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz e350. While driving at 50 mph, the driver's seat heater caught fire. The contact pulled over and extinguished the fire himself. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries sustained. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was…
Unknown Or OtherJun 2019
Panoramic sunroof does not close and roof shades do not close. Mercedes Benz wants $8,000+ to fix it. Then tells us our 2008 is only worth $3500
Engine And Engine CoolingMay 2018
The contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz e350. The contact stated that the harmonic balancer fractured without warning and caused the serpentine belt to detach. As a result, the power steering and braking ability failed. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and towed to…
Fuel SystemMar 2017
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…
Air BagsJul 2009
Mercedes benz 2008 e350. Airbag accidentally deployed while driving vehicle in manhattan, ny
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WDBUF87X08B223154 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.