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.
| Metric | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 | 2013 Volkswagen Eos |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 161 | 26 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 150 | 979 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23 | 25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 45,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz E350 | Volkswagen Eos |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 47 | 19 |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 0 |
| Structure | 18 | 0 |
| Engine | 15 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 4 |
| Suspension | 13 | 1 |
| Steering | 10 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 34 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
2013 Mercedes-Benz E350
2013 Volkswagen Eos
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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.