Volvo VN610 vs Mercedes Benz ML350
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 | Mercedes Benz ML350 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 261 | 651 |
| Model years covered | 1997–2001 | 2001–2009 |
| Worst model year | 1998 | 2006 |
| Best model year | 2000 | 2005 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 43 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 80 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 35 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Suspension | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.4% | 24.3% |
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%
Mercedes Benz ML350 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
86
13.2%
Electrical System
86
13.2%
Steering
74
11.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
72
11.1%
Seats
62
9.5%
Airbags
61
9.4%
Brakes
47
7.2%
Lights
28
4.3%