2011 Ford Fiesta vs 2011 Mercedes-Benz E550
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Ford Fiesta | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E550 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 729 | 61 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 85 | 119 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 31–32 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 58,084 mi | 70,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fiesta | Mercedes-Benz E550 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 366 | 1 |
| Structure | 125 | 1 |
| Engine | 107 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 96 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 57 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 23 | 32 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 41 | 0 |
| Suspension | 9 | 20 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 113 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 89 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 64 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 41 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 24 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 23 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 19 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 16 | 0 |
2011 Ford Fiesta
2011 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.