2008 Ford Fusion vs 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350
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 | 2008 Ford Fusion | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,353 | 173 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 21 | 89 |
| Investigations | 5 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 53 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–23 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 98,000 mi | 86,688 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 638 | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 479 | 4 |
| Structure | 82 | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 74 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 65 |
| Power Train | 47 | 5 |
| Engine | 39 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 28 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 55 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 29 | 0 |
| Stalling | 20 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 18 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
2008 Ford Fusion
2008 Mercedes-Benz E350
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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.