Most common 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 problems
Share of the 15 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 complaints by model year
Best AMG E63 years: 2018, 2019, 2009. Years to avoid: 2007. Compare all years →
2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 recalls (3)
Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
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.
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.
Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
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.
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.
Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
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: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63:
Fuel Leakage From The Fuel Tank
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation on January 23, 2012 as PE12-001 based on 20 consumer reports in model year (MY) 2003-2006 E55 AMG vehicles.Based on new reports in other E-Class vehicles, ODI upgraded the investigation to Engineering Analysis (EA) 13-003 on March 15, 2013, and expanded the scope to all E-Class vehicles through MY 2008.The complainants alleged a strong odor of…
What 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 owners say
Fuel & propulsion system
Leaky fuel sending unit. I brought my 2008 E63 AMG into Mercedes of boston for to repair a leaking fuel sending unit around the spring of 2015. I realize this was an issue for many e class and was being investigated by NHTSA. I specifically asked my service advisor if Mercedes was at least covering part of the repair. He said there was no warranty coverage on it. I paid $900 for the repair. I just found out on the NHTSA that Mercedes gave an extended warranty coverage for fuel related parts for 15 years as of September 2014. Mercedes is deliberately hiding these details from consumers. No notifications was ever sent. No refunds offered.
Reference NHTSA action number: pe12001. I purchased this vehicle used in December 2012. One day after filling up with fuel I parked the car in my garage. The next day I came out to my garage and there was a strong smell of gasoline. When I got inside of my car the smell got much stronger and it was unbearable. I could not find any leaks inside or outside of the vehicle. I had to drive to work and this was the only car available. This was in the dead of winter and I had to drive with the windows down because the gas smell and fumes were unbearable. I had a terrible headache for the rest of the day. I left my car with the windows rolled down to help air it out. When I returned home I did some research online and found out this is a far too common problem with the w211 chassis Mercedes Benz. …
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 a good car?
Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2008 AMG E63 rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the AMG E63 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63?
The fuel & propulsion system — 13 complaints, 87% of all complaints for this model year, most often about delivery › fuel pump. Next are the electrical system (1) and engine & cooling (1).
How many recalls does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63, the most recent from November 19, 2024 (sun/moon roof assembly). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG E63?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2018, 2019 and 2009. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2007. See the full Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 50,000 miles; 50% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.