Mercedes Benz GL320 vs Volvo WIA
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 GL320 | Volvo WIA |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 37 | 91 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2009 | 1989–1999 |
| Worst model year | — | 1996 |
| Best model year | — | 1997 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 0 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 1 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Suspension |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 27% | 2.2% |
Mercedes Benz GL320 by year
What breaks
Steering
7
18.9%
Engine & Cooling
4
10.8%
Seats
4
10.8%
Other & Unspecified
4
10.8%
Electrical System
3
8.1%
Airbags
3
8.1%
Suspension
3
8.1%
Brakes
2
5.4%
Volvo WIA by year
What breaks
Suspension
20
22.0%
Electrical System
14
15.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
12
13.2%
Engine & Cooling
7
7.7%
Body & Structure
7
7.7%
Steering
6
6.6%
Equipment & Accessories
6
6.6%
Brakes
5
5.5%