Ford E-450 vs Volkswagen CC
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 E-450 | Volkswagen CC |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 546 | 1,359 |
| Model years covered | 1993–2026 | 2008–2017 |
| Worst model year | 2005 | 2012 |
| Best model year | 1997 | 2015 |
| Crashes reported | 15 | 66 |
| Fires reported | 31 | 5 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 43 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Tires | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.7% | 8.4% |
Ford E-450 by year
What breaks
Tires
120
22.0%
Brakes
68
12.5%
Engine & Cooling
65
11.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
37
6.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
34
6.2%
Steering
30
5.5%
Body & Structure
30
5.5%
Electrical System
29
5.3%
Volkswagen CC by year
What breaks
Airbags
424
31.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
227
16.7%
Engine & Cooling
203
14.9%
Electrical System
123
9.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
80
5.9%
Steering
65
4.8%
Other & Unspecified
53
3.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
34
2.5%