1998 Honda Accord vs 1998 Mercedes-Benz E320
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 | 1998 Honda Accord | 1998 Mercedes-Benz E320 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,200 | 37 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 255 | 29 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 100 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 100,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Mercedes-Benz E320 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 308 | 1 |
| Power Train | 276 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 134 | 8 |
| Air Bags | 79 | 3 |
| Structure | 76 | 5 |
| Suspension | 62 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 67 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 43 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 147 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 62 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 52 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 43 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 24 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 23 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 18 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 0 |
1998 Honda Accord
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.