2019 Ford Fusion vs 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 300
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 | 2019 Ford Fusion | 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 308 | 29 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 159 | 219 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–42 | 25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 79,500 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Mercedes-Benz E 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 150 | 3 |
| Power Train | 68 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 54 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 35 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 7 |
| Steering | 7 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 77 | 0 |
| Overheating | 52 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 50 | 0 |
| Stalling | 30 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 30 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 13 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 0 |
2019 Ford Fusion
2019 Mercedes-Benz E 300
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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.