1998 Ford Taurus vs 1998 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 | 1998 Ford Taurus | 1998 Mercedes-Benz E320 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 545 | 37 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 191 | 29 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 61 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 20–21 |
| Median reported mileage | 88,500 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Mercedes-Benz E320 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 111 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 74 | 1 |
| Power Train | 69 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 62 | 8 |
| Suspension | 59 | 7 |
| Air Bags | 39 | 3 |
| Steering | 40 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 34 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 19 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 16 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 13 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
1998 Ford Taurus
1998 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.