2004 Honda Accord vs 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500
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 | 2004 Honda Accord | 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,016 | 142 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 298 | 78 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 89 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–26 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 92,000 mi | 92,042 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Mercedes-Benz E500 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 347 | 7 |
| Air Bags | 250 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 145 | 7 |
| Steering | 66 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 56 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 58 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 44 | 7 |
| Suspension | 20 | 23 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 62 | 0 |
| Stalling | 54 | 7 |
| Shifting problems | 28 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 27 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 21 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 6 |
| Brake problems | 10 | 0 |
2004 Honda Accord
2004 Mercedes-Benz E500
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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.