2016 Honda Accord vs 2016 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 | 2016 Honda Accord | 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 593 | 51 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 173 | 121 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–30 | 23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 38,000 mi | 39,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 190 | 9 |
| Exterior Lighting | 127 | 2 |
| Engine | 44 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 38 | 2 |
| Steering | 30 | 5 |
| Power Train | 29 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 30 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 26 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 31 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 15 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Overheating | 8 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
2016 Honda Accord
2016 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.