2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 vs 2005 Nissan Altima
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 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 | 2005 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 231 | 1,091 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 92 | 108 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 48 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 18 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 86,500 mi | 87,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz E320 | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 351 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 259 |
| Engine | 9 | 141 |
| Power Train | 10 | 115 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 97 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 81 | 18 |
| Air Bags | 22 | 47 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 41 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 17 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 85 |
| Stalling | 9 | 189 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 304 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 29 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 27 |
| Overheating | 0 | 25 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 22 |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E320
2005 Nissan Altima
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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.