2008 Ford Edge vs 2008 Mercedes-Benz R350
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 | 2008 Ford Edge | 2008 Mercedes-Benz R350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,118 | 35 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 31 | 65 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 39 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 15 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 87,000 mi | 90,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Edge | Mercedes-Benz R350 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 437 | 2 |
| Power Train | 277 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 158 | 5 |
| Engine | 91 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 91 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 76 | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 69 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 58 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 56 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 56 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 44 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 44 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 31 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 28 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 27 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 21 | 0 |
2008 Ford Edge
2008 Mercedes-Benz R350
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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.