2014 Mercedes-Benz E350 vs 2014 Nissan Altima
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 | 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350 | 2014 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 277 | 1,111 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 134 | 317 |
| Investigations | 2 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 52 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–24 | 25–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 48,100 mi | 67,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz E350 | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 298 |
| Air Bags | 49 | 208 |
| Power Train | 15 | 209 |
| Suspension | 30 | 130 |
| Electrical System | 38 | 71 |
| Engine | 20 | 77 |
| Steering | 27 | 58 |
| Structure | 24 | 52 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 62 | 56 |
| Stalling | 11 | 70 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 14 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 91 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 59 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 33 |
2014 Mercedes-Benz E350
2014 Nissan Altima
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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.