2011 Ford Edge vs 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Ford Edge | 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,801 | 110 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 60 | 106 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 59,000 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Edge | Mercedes-Benz ML350 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 686 | 16 |
| Structure | 274 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 261 | 9 |
| Exterior Lighting | 187 | 3 |
| Engine | 179 | 7 |
| Power Train | 172 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 88 | 3 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 83 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 123 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 79 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 33 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 32 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 27 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 23 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 0 |
| Overheating | 11 | 0 |
2011 Ford Edge
2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350
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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.