Volvo 960 vs Mercedes Benz GLC 300
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 | Volvo 960 | Mercedes Benz GLC 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 259 | 624 |
| Model years covered | 1990–1997 | 2018–2025 |
| Worst model year | 1996 | 2022 |
| Best model year | 1997 | 2024 |
| Crashes reported | 33 | 42 |
| Fires reported | 16 | 14 |
| Injuries reported | 20 | 25 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 26.6% | 13.5% |
Volvo 960 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
51
19.7%
Brakes
30
11.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
25
9.7%
Airbags
24
9.3%
Electrical System
23
8.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
20
7.7%
Steering
15
5.8%
Body & Structure
10
3.9%
Mercedes Benz GLC 300 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
126
20.2%
Electrical System
105
16.8%
Other & Unspecified
74
11.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
52
8.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
33
5.3%
Lights
33
5.3%
Body & Structure
26
4.2%