Eagle Talon vs Mercedes-Benz E320
Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Eagle Talon
- Total complaints
- 569
- Avg per model year
- 65
- Recall campaigns (all years)
- 1
- Most complained year
- 1995 (209)
Top problems: Power Train, Engine and Engine Cooling, Suspension
Mercedes-Benz E320
- Total complaints
- 1,118
- Avg per model year
- 73
- Recall campaigns (all years)
- 4
- Most complained year
- 2005 (231)
Top problems: Fuel/propulsion System, Electrical System, Service Brakes
Complaints by model year
| Year | Eagle Talon | Mercedes-Benz E320 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 17 | 37 | ||
| 1997 | 24 | 63 | ||
| 1996 | 44 | 45 | ||
| 1995 | 209 | 96 | ||
| 1994 | 21 | 11 |
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.