2015 Ford Taurus vs 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550
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 | 2015 Ford Taurus | 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 260 | 41 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 75 | 131 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–26 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Mercedes-Benz S550 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 53 | 2 |
| Steering | 50 | 4 |
| Back Over Prevention | 47 | 0 |
| Engine | 32 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 30 | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 19 | 1 |
| Power Train | 18 | 1 |
| Suspension | 11 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 36 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 15 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 9 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
2015 Ford Taurus
2015 Mercedes-Benz S550
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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.