2015 Ford Explorer vs 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Ford Explorer | 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,758 | 52 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 124 | 116 |
| Investigations | 5 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 36 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–23 | 20 |
| Median reported mileage | 60,000 mi | 19,550 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer | Mercedes-Benz ML350 |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 401 | 4 |
| Steering | 343 | 4 |
| Engine | 226 | 11 |
| Back Over Prevention | 120 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 89 | 4 |
| Power Train | 84 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 86 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 84 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 63 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 56 | 0 |
| Stalling | 47 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 45 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 31 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 31 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 27 | 0 |
| Overheating | 19 | 0 |
2015 Ford Explorer
2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350
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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.