2011 Ford Mustang vs 2011 Mercedes-Benz E550
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 Mustang | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E550 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 466 | 61 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 63 | 119 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–23 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 30,000 mi | 70,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Mercedes-Benz E550 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 200 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 125 | 32 |
| Engine | 48 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 | 0 |
| Steering | 25 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 23 | 2 |
| Suspension | 4 | 20 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 26 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 25 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 23 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 16 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 15 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 8 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 7 | 0 |
2011 Ford Mustang
2011 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.