Mercedes-Benz E350 vs Toyota Yaris
Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Mercedes-Benz E350
- Total complaints
- 2,125
- Avg per model year
- 144
- Recall campaigns (all years)
- 22
- Most complained year
- 2006 (398)
Top problems: Fuel/propulsion System, Air Bags, Fuel System, Gasoline
Toyota Yaris
- Total complaints
- 744
- Avg per model year
- 54
- Recall campaigns (all years)
- 23
- Most complained year
- 2007 (258)
Top problems: Air Bags, Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints by model year
| Year | Mercedes-Benz E350 | Toyota Yaris | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 7 | 15 | ||
| 2016 | 51 | 5 | ||
| 2015 | 31 | 15 | ||
| 2014 | 277 | 3 | ||
| 2013 | 161 | 9 | ||
| 2012 | 215 | 35 | ||
| 2011 | 223 | 25 | ||
| 2010 | 183 | 90 | ||
| 2009 | 64 | 92 | ||
| 2008 | 173 | 218 | ||
| 2007 | 349 | 258 | ||
| 2006 | 398 | 5 |
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.