2010 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic | 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 396 | 67 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 52 | 135 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 31 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–42 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | 71,990 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Mercedes-Benz E550 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 96 | 30 |
| Service Brakes | 65 | 1 |
| Structure | 43 | 4 |
| Suspension | 14 | 27 |
| Visibility/wiper | 34 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 23 | 0 |
| Steering | 19 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 15 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
2010 Honda Civic
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.