2011 Ford Escape 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 Escape | 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,316 | 110 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 49 | 106 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 38 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 3/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–32 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 57,011 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Mercedes-Benz ML350 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 409 | 0 |
| Power Train | 268 | 7 |
| Engine | 248 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 253 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 245 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 116 | 16 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 59 |
| Structure | 43 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 170 | 0 |
| Stalling | 151 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 83 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 77 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 65 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 49 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 29 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 10 | 0 |
2011 Ford Escape
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.