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Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

2015 Ford Fusion vs 2015 Mercedes-Benz E350

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.

Metric2015 Ford Fusion2015 Mercedes-Benz E350
NHTSA complaints98431
Recall campaigns136
Service bulletins (TSBs)163123
Investigations42
Crash reports321
Fire reports50
NCAP overall rating5/5
EPA MPG (combined)25–4122–23
Median reported incident mileage75,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord FusionMercedes-Benz E350
Engine2692
Steering1605
Power Train1431
Electrical System1015
Service Brakes814
Fuel/propulsion System562
Engine and Engine Cooling520
Service Brakes, Hydraulic410

Symptoms owners describe

Check engine light1280
Overheating920
Stalling880
Misfire / rough idle720
Loss of power470
Vibration / shaking420
Steering problems280
Hesitation / surging210

Compare all Ford Fusion vs Mercedes-Benz E350 years →

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.