2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 vs 2012 Nissan Altima
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 Mercedes-Benz E350 | 2012 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 215 | 424 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 147 | 121 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 21–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 76,490 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz E350 | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 10 | 149 |
| Air Bags | 84 | 57 |
| Engine | 20 | 68 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 44 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 49 |
| Structure | 8 | 32 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 27 | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 30 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 13 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 22 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 30 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 20 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 16 |
| Overheating | 0 | 13 |
2012 Mercedes-Benz E350
2012 Nissan Altima
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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.