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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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WDBUF87X38B••••••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 crash
1involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 2Fuel System 2Gasoline 2Fuel/propulsion System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireJan 2019
Seat heater in driver's seat back overheated, resulting in a burn through the seat and caught the driver's clothing on fire
Air BagscrashNov 2007
The contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz e350. While decelerating to 50 mph, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle traveling approximately 70 mph. As a result, the front end of the contact's vehicle slid underneath the preceding vehicle. None of the air bags…
Service BrakesMay 2023
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…
Fuel/propulsion SystemNov 2015
I purchased a 2008 e350 4matic sport in november of 2015 and I have been noticing when I buy gas there is a very strong smell of gas within the vehicle for many miles after the purchase. I thought it was just my imagination until a friend was riding with me on a trip to maryland…
Fuel SystemSep 2014
Very strong raw gasoline smell coming from the drivers rear after driving. I checked around car I founded leak.so I can not believe it!
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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 WDBUF87X38B236173 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.