2014 Chevrolet Cruze vs 2014 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 | 2014 Chevrolet Cruze | 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 698 | 277 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,918 | 134 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 68 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 17 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–32 | 23–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 55,673 mi | 48,100 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Cruze | Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 216 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 184 | 38 |
| Air Bags | 75 | 49 |
| Steering | 93 | 27 |
| Power Train | 95 | 15 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 59 | 24 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 69 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 46 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 61 | 0 |
| Stalling | 45 | 11 |
| Overheating | 41 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 28 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 20 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 19 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 8 | 0 |
2014 Chevrolet Cruze
2014 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.