Mercedes Benz E500 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 | Mercedes Benz E500 | Volkswagen CC |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 546 | 1,359 |
| Model years covered | 2003–2009 | 2008–2017 |
| Worst model year | 2005 | 2012 |
| Best model year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Crashes reported | 14 | 66 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 5 |
| Injuries reported | 13 | 43 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.3% | 8.4% |
Mercedes Benz E500 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
240
44.0%
Brakes
107
19.6%
Suspension
58
10.6%
Engine & Cooling
25
4.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
25
4.6%
Electrical System
19
3.5%
Airbags
18
3.3%
Other & Unspecified
12
2.2%
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%