2011 Ford Fiesta vs 2011 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 | 2011 Ford Fiesta | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 729 | 223 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 85 | 141 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 31–32 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 58,084 mi | 59,400 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fiesta | Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 366 | 6 |
| Structure | 125 | 15 |
| Air Bags | 23 | 108 |
| Engine | 107 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 96 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 57 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 15 | 28 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 41 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 113 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 89 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 64 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 41 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 24 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 23 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 19 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 16 | 31 |
2011 Ford Fiesta
2011 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.