2010 Chevrolet Cobalt vs 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550
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 | 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 573 | 67 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,137 | 135 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 46 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–29 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,938 mi | 71,990 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Cobalt | Mercedes-Benz E550 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 239 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 125 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 76 | 30 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 101 | 1 |
| Engine | 38 | 1 |
| Suspension | 8 | 27 |
| Power Train | 31 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 21 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 43 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 41 | 0 |
| Stalling | 35 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 26 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 22 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 14 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 0 |
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
2010 Mercedes-Benz E550
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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.