Mercedes Benz R500 vs Volkswagen FOX
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 R500 | Volkswagen FOX |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 42 | 105 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2008 | 1987–1993 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 2 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 1 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 31% | 5.7% |
Mercedes Benz R500 by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
14.3%
Steering
6
14.3%
Suspension
6
14.3%
Electrical System
5
11.9%
Seats
4
9.5%
Brakes
3
7.1%
Airbags
2
4.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
4.8%
Volkswagen FOX by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
29
27.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
22
21.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
8.6%
Electrical System
9
8.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
9
8.6%
Seat Belts
7
6.7%
Body & Structure
6
5.7%
Doors, Latches & Locks
4
3.8%