2013 Ford Mustang vs 2013 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 | 2013 Ford Mustang | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 271 | 161 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 66 | 150 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–23 | 23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 41,185 mi | 45,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 145 | 47 |
| Power Train | 48 | 7 |
| Engine | 22 | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 29 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 9 |
| Structure | 8 | 18 |
| Steering | 10 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 13 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 34 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 6 |
2013 Ford Mustang
2013 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.