Volvo VN610 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 VN610 | Ford F-450 SD |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 261 | 630 |
| Model years covered | 1997–2001 | 1991–2026 |
| Worst model year | 1998 | 2008 |
| Best model year | 2000 | 2002 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 18 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 29 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 21 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Suspension | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.4% | 10.8% |
Volvo VN610 by year
What breaks
Suspension
91
34.9%
Electrical System
30
11.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
21
8.0%
Steering
20
7.7%
Engine & Cooling
19
7.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
13
5.0%
Other & Unspecified
13
5.0%
Brakes
12
4.6%
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%