Mercedes Benz C250 vs Volvo XC90
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 | Mercedes Benz C250 | Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 902 | 2,252 |
| Model years covered | 2012–2016 | 2003–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2013 | 2016 |
| Best model year | 2015 | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 51 | 69 |
| Fires reported | 21 | 76 |
| Injuries reported | 43 | 52 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 12.7% | 8.7% |
Mercedes Benz C250 by year
What breaks
Airbags
437
48.4%
Engine & Cooling
135
15.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
59
6.5%
Steering
44
4.9%
Other & Unspecified
43
4.8%
Electrical System
37
4.1%
Body & Structure
29
3.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
27
3.0%
Volvo XC90 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
434
19.3%
Engine & Cooling
320
14.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
313
13.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
190
8.4%
Other & Unspecified
156
6.9%
Brakes
109
4.8%
Body & Structure
80
3.6%