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2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 vs 2013 Volkswagen Eos

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.

Metric2013 Mercedes-Benz E3502013 Volkswagen Eos
NHTSA complaints16126
Recall campaigns64
Service bulletins (TSBs)150979
Investigations23
Crash reports150
Fire reports41
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)2325
Median reported incident mileage45,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentMercedes-Benz E350Volkswagen Eos
Air Bags4719
Service Brakes290
Structure180
Engine153
Electrical System124
Suspension131
Steering101
Vehicle Speed Control90

Symptoms owners describe

Rust / corrosion340
Brake problems60
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.