2016 Ford Fiesta vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400
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 | 2016 Ford Fiesta | 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 178 | 34 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 109 | 152 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30 | 23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,008 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fiesta | Mercedes-Benz E400 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 101 | 1 |
| Engine | 33 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 22 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 4 |
| Structure | 8 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 30 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 0 |
2016 Ford Fiesta
2016 Mercedes-Benz E400
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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.