Volvo C70 vs Ford F-450 SD
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 C70 | Ford F-450 SD |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 256 | 630 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2013 | 1991–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2008 | 2008 |
| Best model year | 2001 | 2002 |
| Crashes reported | 9 | 18 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 29 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 21 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Body & Structure | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7% | 10.8% |
Volvo C70 by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
46
18.0%
Electrical System
38
14.8%
Other & Unspecified
27
10.5%
Engine & Cooling
18
7.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
18
7.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
16
6.3%
Wheels
15
5.9%
Brakes
11
4.3%
Ford F-450 SD by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
146
23.2%
Engine & Cooling
134
21.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
63
10.0%
Brakes
55
8.7%
Tires
46
7.3%
Electrical System
45
7.1%
Steering
33
5.2%
Body & Structure
14
2.2%