1992 Ford Tempo vs 1992 Mercedes-Benz 400E
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 | 1992 Ford Tempo | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 400E |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 176 | 19 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 57 | 0 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 21 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Tempo | Mercedes-Benz 400E |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 43 | 17 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 45 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 41 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 1 |
| Power Train | 12 | 1 |
| Steering | 11 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 15 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 14 |
1992 Ford Tempo
1992 Mercedes-Benz 400E
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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.