2006 Mercedes-Benz E500 vs 2006 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 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz E500 | 2006 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 50 | 824 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 94 | 79 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 43 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 91,675 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz E500 | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 221 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 189 |
| Engine | 1 | 166 |
| Power Train | 2 | 79 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 72 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 43 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 16 | 24 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 38 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 202 |
| Stalling | 0 | 123 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 72 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 59 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 28 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 17 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 14 |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E500
2006 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.