Mercedes Benz SL55 vs Volvo C40BEV
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 SL55 | Volvo C40BEV |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 27 | 67 |
| Model years covered | 2003–2007 | 2022–2024 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 6 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 6 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 14.8% | 23.9% |
Mercedes Benz SL55 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
5
18.5%
Brakes
4
14.8%
Suspension
4
14.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
4
14.8%
Engine & Cooling
3
11.1%
Steering
2
7.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1
3.7%
Tires
1
3.7%
Volvo C40BEV by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
14
20.9%
Electrical System
9
13.4%
Other & Unspecified
7
10.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
6
9.0%
Brakes
5
7.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
6.0%
Steering
4
6.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
4
6.0%