1992 Ford Escort vs 1992 Mercedes-Benz 400E
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 | 1992 Ford Escort | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 400E |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 162 | 19 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 65 | 0 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 17 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–29 | 16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escort | Mercedes-Benz 400E |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 36 | 17 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 35 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 28 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 1 |
| Power Train | 8 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Electrical failures | 14 | 14 |
| Stalling | 7 | 0 |
1992 Ford Escort
1992 Mercedes-Benz 400E
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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.