2017 Ford Expedition vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350
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 | 2017 Ford Expedition | 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 354 | 61 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 115 | 116 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–18 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,138 mi | 25,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Expedition | Mercedes-Benz GLE350 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 91 | 12 |
| Power Train | 51 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 42 | 3 |
| Engine | 38 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 35 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 30 | 0 |
| Visibility | 29 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 28 | 0 |
| Stalling | 18 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 18 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 14 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 0 |
| Overheating | 10 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
2017 Ford Expedition
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350
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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.