2012 Ford Edge vs 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
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 | 2012 Ford Edge | 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,131 | 167 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 71 | 60 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 26 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 51,800 mi | 44,630 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Edge | Mercedes-Benz GLK350 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 460 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 247 | 6 |
| Structure | 168 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 132 |
| Exterior Lighting | 84 | 0 |
| Engine | 60 | 2 |
| Power Train | 47 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 32 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 53 | 0 |
| Stalling | 46 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 26 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 21 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 12 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
2012 Ford Edge
2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
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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.