1996 Honda Accord vs 1996 Mercedes-Benz E320
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1996 Honda Accord | 1996 Mercedes-Benz E320 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 472 | 45 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 72 | 31 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 52 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–25 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 106,602 mi | 110,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Mercedes-Benz E320 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 109 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 96 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 74 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 40 | 12 |
| Suspension | 11 | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 29 | 0 |
| Power Train | 27 | 0 |
| Structure | 19 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 19 | 0 |
| Stalling | 16 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 12 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 8 |
1996 Honda Accord
1996 Mercedes-Benz E320
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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.