2010 Ford Mustang vs 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550
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 Mustang | 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 260 | 67 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 35 | 135 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–21 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 45,022 mi | 71,990 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Mercedes-Benz E550 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 179 | 30 |
| Suspension | 5 | 27 |
| Structure | 17 | 4 |
| Power Train | 13 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 7 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
2010 Ford Mustang
2010 Mercedes-Benz E550
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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.