2013 Ford Edge vs 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
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 | 2013 Ford Edge | 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,437 | 137 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 84 | 68 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 54,400 mi | 58,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Edge | Mercedes-Benz GLK350 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 853 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 527 | 6 |
| Structure | 300 | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 191 | 1 |
| Engine | 168 | 3 |
| Power Train | 159 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 100 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 103 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 98 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 69 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 67 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 62 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 31 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 24 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 19 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
2013 Ford Edge
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
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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.