2016 Ford Mustang vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400
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 | 2016 Ford Mustang | 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 376 | 34 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 167 | 155 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–25 | 23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 37,611 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Mercedes-Benz E400 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 75 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 72 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 52 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 15 | 22 |
| Power Train | 29 | 1 |
| Structure | 28 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 26 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 20 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 28 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 22 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 17 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 14 | 0 |
| Overheating | 14 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
2016 Ford Mustang
2016 Mercedes-Benz E400
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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.