2012 Ford Mustang vs 2012 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 | 2012 Ford Mustang | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 469 | 215 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 62 | 147 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–23 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 29,800 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 158 | 84 |
| Power Train | 177 | 10 |
| Engine | 30 | 20 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 18 | 27 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 18 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 | 0 |
| Structure | 23 | 8 |
| Suspension | 16 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 26 | 0 |
| Stalling | 21 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 20 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 20 | 30 |
| Check engine light | 18 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 0 |
2012 Ford Mustang
2012 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.