2016 Ford Expedition vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350
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 | 2016 Ford Expedition | 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 213 | 49 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 115 | 115 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–18 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,500 mi | 65,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Expedition | Mercedes-Benz GLE350 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 37 | 4 |
| Power Train | 35 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 35 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 33 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 16 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention | 18 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 19 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 0 |
| Stalling | 13 | 7 |
| Brake problems | 12 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
2016 Ford Expedition
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350
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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.