2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 vs 2006 Toyota Prius
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 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 | 2006 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 398 | 1,439 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 113 | 210 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 82 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 46 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 90,000 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz E350 | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 941 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 152 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 144 | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 46 | 73 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 94 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 84 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 78 | 9 |
| Engine | 50 | 25 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 38 | 10 |
| Stalling | 21 | 51 |
| Brake problems | 16 | 41 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 30 |
| Overheating | 0 | 9 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E350
2006 Toyota Prius
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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.