Ford E350 vs Mercedes Benz R350
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Ford E350 | Mercedes Benz R350 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 123 | 307 |
| Model years covered | 1983–2011 | 2006–2012 |
| Worst model year | — | 2006 |
| Best model year | — | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 7 |
| Fires reported | 22 | 19 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 12 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Suspension |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 19.5% | 12.4% |
Ford E350 by year
What breaks
Brakes
46
37.4%
Engine & Cooling
15
12.2%
Electrical System
15
12.2%
Body & Structure
12
9.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
10
8.1%
Tires
9
7.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
5
4.1%
Suspension
3
2.4%
Mercedes Benz R350 by year
What breaks
Suspension
55
17.9%
Engine & Cooling
54
17.6%
Airbags
40
13.0%
Electrical System
27
8.8%
Brakes
23
7.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
20
6.5%
Seats
20
6.5%
Steering
17
5.5%