Yamaha XV1700 vs Mercedes Benz C220
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 | Yamaha XV1700 | Mercedes Benz C220 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 60 | 150 |
| Model years covered | 2002–2007 | 1994–1998 |
| Worst model year | 2005 | 1995 |
| Best model year | 2007 | 1994 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 15 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 9 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 3.3% | 21.3% |
Yamaha XV1700 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
28
46.7%
Engine & Cooling
19
31.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
3
5.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
3
5.0%
Electrical System
2
3.3%
Tires
2
3.3%
Suspension
1
1.7%
Lights
1
1.7%
Mercedes Benz C220 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
70
46.7%
Engine & Cooling
16
10.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
14
9.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
14
9.3%
Airbags
7
4.7%
Suspension
6
4.0%
Body & Structure
4
2.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
4
2.7%