2020 Ford Mustang vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220
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 | 2020 Ford Mustang | 2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 120 | 20 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 184 | 255 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–25 | 28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 24,400 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Mercedes-Benz A 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 25 | 8 |
| Engine | 25 | 8 |
| Power Train | 25 | 4 |
| Back Over Prevention | 12 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 1 |
| Structure | 6 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 11 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
2020 Ford Mustang
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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.