2004 Mercedes-Benz E500 vs 2004 Nissan Maxima
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 | 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500 | 2004 Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 142 | 1,425 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 78 | 114 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 33 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 16 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 92,042 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz E500 | Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 7 | 934 |
| Tires | 1 | 141 |
| Suspension | 23 | 102 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 70 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 61 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 56 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 56 | 6 |
| Engine | 7 | 51 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 86 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 31 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 206 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 72 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 69 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 44 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 36 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 10 |
2004 Mercedes-Benz E500
2004 Nissan Maxima
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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.