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Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Ford Escape Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
40 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 15500 miles driven2017 Ford Escape
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  40 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 15500 miles driven
26 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 31100 miles driven2016 Ford Escape Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 31100 miles driven
32 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 39500 miles driven2015 Ford Escape Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  32 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 39500 miles driven
41 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 48800 miles driven2014 Ford Escape
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  41 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 48800 miles driven
42 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 46400 miles driven

Refreshed for this model year. Reliable so far.
2014
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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  42 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 46400 miles driven

Refreshed for this model year. Reliable so far.
36 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 70200 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
2013
Ford Escape
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  36 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 70200 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
29 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 102600 miles driven

This model year has been much worse than the 2009 and 2011 for over a year. Unclear why.
2010
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  29 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 102600 miles driven

This model year has been much worse than the 2009 and 2011 for over a year. Unclear why.
26 vehicles, 11.1 months per vehicle, 86200 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
2010
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  26 vehicles, 11.1 months per vehicle, 86200 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
25 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 107100 miles driven2009 Ford Escape Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 107100 miles driven
33 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 111800 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
2008
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  33 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 111800 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Escape Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Ford Escape reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Mercedes-Benz E-Classs and Ford Escapes with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Mercedes-Benz E-Classs and Ford Escapes that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Ford Escape lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Ford Escape have been recently.

To see how frequently Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Ford Escape problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

TrueDelta Reviews the Brand Reputation of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Brand Reputation: Pros
YearComment
2014 I tend to ignore brand reputation and image, and this is reflected in my reviews. But there's just no way to ignore that a Mercedes is a Mercedes. Audi and BMW now command similar prices, but haven't yet acquired the same mystique. They probably never will for people born before 1980. This mystique cuts both ways. The three-pointed star makes too strong a statement for some people. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Premium mark, german engineering and ride. Powertrain durability see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Prestige see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2008 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Good looking & styling. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2007 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
It is a Mercedes, enough said. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2007 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The Merc E-Class has established itself as a performer as well as a superior luxury vehicle. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2007 4dr Sedan 507-horsepower 6.2L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
It is Mercedes, there is nothing like pulling up to a place in an AMG. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2007 4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Mercedes Benz brand reputation speaks for itself. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2005 4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Mercedes is still king. Is why you see movie stars go buy them. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2004 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
It is the quintisential Mercedes. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2004 4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Mercedes has always been a car that demands perfection from its assembly line. And AMG even raises the bar. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Ford Escape

Ford Escape Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
There are alot of Escapes on the road.Past and present see full Ford Escape review
2006 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Ford has long held a reputation for providing a great product at a low price with unmatched reliability. The Ford Escape projects an image of smart practicality and good economy, coupled with versatile utility. see full Ford Escape review
2005 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
Very satisfied with Ford Trucks since 1980. see full Ford Escape review
2005 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
Fords reputation and durability record, and brand image are important to me. see full Ford Escape review
Ford Escape Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Same as above. see full Ford Escape review