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2013 Chevrolet Spark vs 2013 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.

Metric2013 Chevrolet Spark2013 Mercedes-Benz E350
NHTSA complaints146161
Recall campaigns56
Service bulletins (TSBs)1,446150
Investigations02
Crash reports1015
Fire reports14
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)31–3423
Median reported incident mileage30,000 mi45,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChevrolet SparkMercedes-Benz E350
Air Bags1347
Engine3515
Electrical System3412
Power Train347
Service Brakes929
Structure918
Vehicle Speed Control149
Fuel/propulsion System107

Symptoms owners describe

Check engine light90
Stalling80
Loss of power50
Hesitation / surging50
Rust / corrosion034
Brake problems06
2013 Chevrolet Spark
2013 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.