Mercedes Benz E550 vs Volvo V70XC
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 E550 | Volvo V70XC |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 214 | 521 |
| Model years covered | 2010–2017 | 1998–2007 |
| Worst model year | 2011 | 2001 |
| Best model year | 2014 | 2003 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 14 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 11 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 12 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Acceleration & Cruise Control |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 4.7% | 7.3% |
Mercedes Benz E550 by year
What breaks
Airbags
89
41.6%
Suspension
51
23.8%
Electrical System
12
5.6%
Brakes
10
4.7%
Body & Structure
9
4.2%
Steering
8
3.7%
Engine & Cooling
7
3.3%
Other & Unspecified
7
3.3%
Volvo V70XC by year
What breaks
Acceleration & Cruise Control
118
22.6%
Electrical System
84
16.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
69
13.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
67
12.9%
Engine & Cooling
54
10.4%
Brakes
23
4.4%
Suspension
22
4.2%
Lights
15
2.9%