2011 Mercedes-Benz E550 vs 2011 Nissan Altima
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 Mercedes-Benz E550 | 2011 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 61 | 241 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 119 | 131 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 21–33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,500 mi | 74,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz E550 | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 68 |
| Air Bags | 32 | 21 |
| Engine | 2 | 36 |
| Suspension | 20 | 14 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 31 |
| Structure | 1 | 27 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 10 |
| Steering | 0 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 14 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 10 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 6 |
2011 Mercedes-Benz E550
2011 Nissan Altima
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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.