2015 Ford Fusion vs 2015 Mercedes-Benz E350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Ford Fusion | 2015 Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 993 | 31 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 163 | 125 |
| Investigations | 4 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 34 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–41 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 271 | 2 |
| Steering | 163 | 5 |
| Power Train | 143 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 102 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 82 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 56 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 52 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 41 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 128 | 0 |
| Overheating | 93 | 0 |
| Stalling | 89 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 73 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 49 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 42 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 28 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 21 | 0 |
2015 Ford Fusion
2015 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.