Volvo VNL770 vs Mercedes Benz SLK
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 VNL770 | Mercedes Benz SLK |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 39 | 96 |
| Model years covered | 1999–2000 | 1998–2009 |
| Worst model year | — | 2002 |
| Best model year | — | 2003 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 2 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 3 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Suspension | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.1% | 5.2% |
Volvo VNL770 by year
What breaks
Suspension
7
17.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
5
12.8%
Electrical System
4
10.3%
Steering
4
10.3%
Brakes
4
10.3%
Other & Unspecified
4
10.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
3
7.7%
Body & Structure
3
7.7%
Mercedes Benz SLK by year
What breaks
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
18
18.8%
Electrical System
13
13.5%
Lights
12
12.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
9.4%
Engine & Cooling
7
7.3%
Brakes
7
7.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
7
7.3%
Stability & Traction Control
7
7.3%