Volvo VNL64T vs Smart Fortwo
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 VNL64T | Smart Fortwo |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 193 | 475 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2004 | 2005–2019 |
| Worst model year | 1998 | 2008 |
| Best model year | 2000 | 2017 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 28 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 68 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 22 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Suspension | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 1.6% | 25.1% |
Volvo VNL64T by year
What breaks
Suspension
100
51.8%
Engine & Cooling
15
7.8%
Electrical System
13
6.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
12
6.2%
Steering
10
5.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
10
5.2%
Other & Unspecified
10
5.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
8
4.1%
Smart Fortwo by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
106
22.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
71
14.9%
Electrical System
57
12.0%
Other & Unspecified
45
9.5%
Seat Belts
35
7.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
31
6.5%
Body & Structure
26
5.5%
Brakes
20
4.2%