2013 Ford Escape vs 2013 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 | 2013 Ford Escape | 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,742 | 137 |
| Recall campaigns | 18 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 155 | 68 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 49 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 89 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–26 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,069 mi | 58,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Mercedes-Benz GLK350 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1,263 | 3 |
| Power Train | 399 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 339 | 6 |
| Steering | 302 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 246 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 174 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 54 | 100 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 92 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 602 | 0 |
| Overheating | 496 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 281 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 132 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 117 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 67 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 58 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 42 | 0 |
2013 Ford Escape
2013 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.