2010 Ford Escape vs 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350
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 | 2010 Ford Escape | 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,068 | 101 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 49 | 83 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 29 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–32 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 67,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Mercedes-Benz ML350 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 558 | 0 |
| Power Train | 508 | 0 |
| Engine | 493 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 440 | 1 |
| Steering | 422 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 216 | 10 |
| Structure | 84 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 67 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 355 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 269 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 156 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 122 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 83 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 80 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 56 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 21 | 0 |
2010 Ford Escape
2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350
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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.