2006 Ford Mustang vs 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK350
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 | 2006 Ford Mustang | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 422 | 37 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 27 | 47 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 55,000 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Mercedes-Benz CLK350 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 228 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 31 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 | 0 |
| Power Train | 32 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 29 | 3 |
| Structure | 30 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 28 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 15 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 0 |
| Water leaks | 10 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
2006 Ford Mustang
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK350
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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.