Volvo C70 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 C70 | Mercedes Benz GLC 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 256 | 624 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2013 | 2018–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2008 | 2022 |
| Best model year | 2001 | 2024 |
| Crashes reported | 9 | 42 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 14 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 25 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Body & Structure | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7% | 13.5% |
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%
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%