Volvo V40 vs Mercedes Benz C280
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 V40 | Mercedes Benz C280 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 94 | 235 |
| Model years covered | 1993–2013 | 1994–2007 |
| Worst model year | — | 2007 |
| Best model year | — | 1994 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 14 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 18 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.3% | 17% |
Volvo V40 by year
What breaks
Brakes
34
36.2%
Engine & Cooling
13
13.8%
Suspension
7
7.4%
Electrical System
6
6.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
5
5.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
4.3%
Body & Structure
4
4.3%
Lights
4
4.3%
Mercedes Benz C280 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
49
20.9%
Electrical System
47
20.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
30
12.8%
Suspension
15
6.4%
Other & Unspecified
15
6.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
5.5%
Airbags
13
5.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
12
5.1%