2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 vs 2005 Nissan Maxima
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 Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 231 | 948 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 92 | 94 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 86,500 mi | 85,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz E320 | Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 10 | 777 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 81 | 5 |
| Engine | 9 | 61 |
| Service Brakes | 43 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 38 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 40 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 41 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 33 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 17 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 27 |
| Stalling | 9 | 68 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 187 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 103 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 50 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 19 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 18 |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E320
2005 Nissan Maxima
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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.