2009 Ford Fusion vs 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350
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 | 2009 Ford Fusion | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,021 | 64 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 19 | 113 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 65 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–23 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 98,000 mi | 84,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 472 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 359 | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 60 | 0 |
| Structure | 42 | 3 |
| Engine | 30 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 33 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 27 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 63 | 0 |
| Stalling | 24 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 0 |
2009 Ford Fusion
2009 Mercedes-Benz E350
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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.