Mercedes Benz E430 vs Volvo VN770
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 E430 | Volvo VN770 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 98 | 242 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2002 | 1998–2001 |
| Worst model year | 2001 | 2000 |
| Best model year | 1998 | 1998 |
| Crashes reported | 15 | 0 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 7 |
| Injuries reported | 16 | 0 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Suspension |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 32.7% | 2.9% |
Mercedes Benz E430 by year
What breaks
Airbags
18
18.4%
Suspension
16
16.3%
Electrical System
15
15.3%
Engine & Cooling
9
9.2%
Other & Unspecified
7
7.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
6.1%
Body & Structure
6
6.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
4
4.1%
Volvo VN770 by year
What breaks
Suspension
53
21.9%
Electrical System
42
17.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
28
11.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
23
9.5%
Body & Structure
20
8.3%
Tires
13
5.4%
Equipment & Accessories
13
5.4%
Engine & Cooling
12
5.0%