Cars with the most bodywork and interior problems

Ranking of the cars we have analysed by the severity and frequency of their documented bodywork and interior faults. Each fault links to its page: symptoms, cost, how to check it and sources.

Of the 555 cars we have analysed, 221 have documented bodywork and interior faults. The one with the most accumulated risk is the Mercedes-Benz Clase C W203, because of “corrosion in the wheel arches, sills and, in advanced cases, the rear axle”; it is followed by the Abarth 500 and the Smart Fortwo. For 334 we have found no documented bodywork and interior faults.

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Rank 1
Mercedes-Benz Clase C W203
Saloon · 2 bodywork and interior faults
5.2 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- Critical severityFrequency: CommonBodywork and interiorCorrosion in the wheel arches, sills and, in advanced cases, the rear axleYes, it is a real problem: the W203, especially those built before March 2004, rusts easily in the wheel arches, sills, door edges and boot, and in the most advanced cases the corrosion can reach the rear axle carrier and lead to an MOT-style inspection failure (ITV in Spain).
- High severityFrequency: RareBodywork and interiorSunroof glass panel at risk of coming offIn February 2023 Mercedes-Benz recalled a production range that covers practically the whole C-Class W203, because the glass panel in the sunroof frame might not be properly secured and could come off while driving.
Rank 2
Abarth 500
City car · 2 bodywork and interior faults
6.1 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorUnsuitable front right seat guides: the seat may not lock in place and could come loose (2016 campaign)Safety Gate/RAPEX issued a recall in September 2016 for the Fiat 500 and Abarth 500 built between December 2015 and January 2016: the front right seat guides are unsuitable and the seat might not engage properly and could even come loose. It is corrected at an official workshop using the chassis number (VIN).
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorDoor trim that can break and injure occupants in a side impact (2013 campaign)Safety Gate/RAPEX issued a recall in September 2013 (alert 38/2013) for the Fiat 500 Abarth built in 2012: because of a design defect in the door trim, it can break in a side impact and injure occupants. The alert warns that it may not affect every unit.
Rank 3
Smart Fortwo
City car · 2 bodywork and interior faults
6.1 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorAdhesive bond on the 2020 EQ Fortwo roof: the roof may come offIn 2021 a Safety Gate alert (29/2021) warned that on EQ Fortwos (453 series) built between 26 June and 11 December 2020 the adhesive bond between the roof and its frame can weaken over time until the roof comes off completely.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorFront service cover (maintenance flap) that can come off at high speedYes: in 2016 Safety Gate and the DVSA recorded a recall for the Fortwo's front plastic cover (between the windscreen and the headlights), whose catches might not meet the specification and let it come off at high speed in strong wind. It affects cars built from April 2014 to October 2015.
Rank 4
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Mid-size SUV · 3 bodywork and interior faults
6.2 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorWindscreen insufficiently bonded to the bodyshell (cars built in 2020 and 2021)Yes: in 2021 Ford recalled the Mustang Mach-E because the windscreen was insufficiently bonded to the bodyshell: in the worst case, the glass could come loose while driving. In Europe, 7,478 cars were recalled counting windscreen and panoramic roof together, and the repair is free.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorPanoramic glass roof badly bonded: wind noise and water leaks (2020 and 2021 cars)Yes: Ford recalled the Mustang Mach-E because the panoramic glass roof could be badly bonded, causing wind noise and water leaks and, if it came loose, a risk of it detaching. The DVSA records 1,540 UK cars built between February 2020 and June 2021; the remedy is adding urethane adhesive.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorFront bonnet retaining bar that may loosen (39 cars built in October 2020)Yes, but a very limited one: Ford recalled 39 Mustang Mach-E built between 6 and 19 October 2020 because the retaining bar in the front compartment could loosen and the bonnet could open while driving, with a risk of an accident. The alert was notified on Safety Gate (EU) in March 2023.
Rank 5
Mitsubishi ASX I
Compact SUV · 3 bodywork and interior faults
6.4 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorCracked weld between the rear silencer and the exhaust tailpipeMitsubishi has recalled the ASX twice over a cracked weld between the rear silencer and the tailpipe: in 2018 (ASX GA1W of 2011-2018) and in 2025 (4A92 engine, built between June 2010 and June 2019). The pipe can come loose and fall onto the road.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorDoor latch mechanism failure at high temperaturesOn 2015 ASX cars the door latch mechanism can malfunction at high temperatures and leave the door not fully closed, with a risk of it opening while driving. Mitsubishi corrected it with a recall (Safety Gate A12/0098/18) which, according to the DVSA, replaces the latch assembly on two or all four doors.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorCorrosion of the tailgate gas strut end capInsufficient anti-corrosion treatment meant the end cap of the ASX's tailgate gas struts corroded until it popped off under internal pressure, with a risk of it hitting someone or the tailgate dropping suddenly. Mitsubishi corrected it with a recall (ASX built between April 2010 and September 2014).
Rank 6
BMW X3 E83
Mid-size SUV · 1 bodywork and interior fault
6.8 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- High severityFrequency: CommonBodywork and interiorWater leaking in through the panoramic roof drainsThe drainage channels of the X3 E83's panoramic roof can become blocked and let water in, damaging the electronics; gebrauchtwagenberater.de puts the repair at an official BMW dealer at €2,100, and fiches-auto.fr lists similar cases of up to €2,500.Repair: €2,100
Rank 7
Suzuki Jimny III
Small SUV · 1 bodywork and interior fault
6.8 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- High severityFrequency: CommonBodywork and interiorUnderbody, sill and bodywork corrosionRust is the most repeated complaint about the 1998-2018 Jimny: mud and salt build up on the underbody and wheel arches and, left untreated, the metal and bodywork pit over the years.
Rank 8
Mercedes-Benz Vito W639
Van and combi · 2 bodywork and interior faults
6.8 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorBreakage of the underfloor spare wheel carrier (2003 to April 2008 production)A known-problems sheet lists a recall for the possible breakage of the carrier of the spare wheel fitted under the floor, on vehicles built between 2003 and April 2008. We have not been able to verify it against a second source.
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonBodywork and interiorCorrosion of the tailgate, sliding door and sills on pre-2006 vehiclesYes: the W639 built before 2006 has a reputation for rusting on the tailgate, sliding door and sills. According to a known-problems sheet, post-2006 vehicles suffer far less and from 2010 the problem had been resolved.
Rank 9
Mazda 6 II
Saloon · 3 bodywork and interior faults
7.0 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorRecall over corrosion in the seat height mechanismYes: Mazda recalled around 28,745 Mazda6 GH cars built between August 2007 and August 2010 because the driver's seat height adjustment mechanism can corrode and stop working.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorRecall over corrosion in the boot or tailgate gas strutsYes: on Mazda6 GH cars built between October 2007 and August 2008, the end caps of the boot or tailgate gas struts can corrode, with a risk of it slamming shut.
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorFragile paint that chips from small impactsTwo owner sources, one French and one Polish, report that the paint on the Mazda6 GH chips easily from small gravel strikes; it is a cosmetic defect, not a safety one.
Rank 10
BMW i4 G26
Saloon · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.1 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorCracks in the rear left longitudinal body member on 2024 i4 modelsIn 2024 BMW recalled i4 models built between March and May 2024 because the rear left longitudinal body member may have cracked due to excessive force applied at the factory. A crack could lead to structural failure and increase the risk of injury in an accident.
Rank 11
BMW Serie 2 Active Tourer U06
MPV · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.1 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorFront module fixing screws tightened to insufficient torqueBMW recalled some Active Tourer U06s because the screws fixing the front module to the bodyshell could have been tightened below the required torque; they are replaced if necessary and tightened to the correct torque. fiches-auto.fr places the campaign on cars built between April 2023 and July 2024.
Rank 12
BMW X1 U11
Compact SUV · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.1 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorB-pillar reinforcement plates made from unsuitable materialThe B-pillar reinforcement plates on X1 and iX1 models built between 17 September and 22 October 2024 were made from unsuitable material, which can alter behaviour in a crash and increase the risk of injury. BMW inspects them and replaces the pillar if it is affected.
Rank 13
Citroën C4 Cactus
Compact · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.1 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorRisk of the bonnet opening while driving due to a mounting that could be improved (built 2014-2015)Citroën recalled the first C4 Cactus cars, built between March 2014 and September 2015, because the bonnet can open while driving owing to a mounting that could be improved, which blocks the driver's view.
Rank 14
Ford Tourneo Custom
Van and combi · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.1 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorCracks in the fuel supply lineFord recalled 83,086 Transit Custom and Tourneo Custom vehicles built between May 2023 and September 2025 because cracks can appear in the fuel supply line; fuel could drip onto the exhaust aftertreatment system and ignite (KBA 16542R, Ford code 26S31).
Rank 15
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Mid-size SUV · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.1 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorBadly tightened right A-pillar bolt that can weaken the structure (recall N871)In 2024 Land Rover recalled Discovery Sports built between late October 2023 and January 2024 because the lower right A-pillar bolt may not have been tightened to the correct torque, which could worsen the body's behaviour in a crash. It is checked and tightened if necessary.
Rank 16
Mazda 3 III
Compact · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.1 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorFuel leak caused by a broken tank vent pipeYes: some Mazda3 BM cars built in 2015 were recalled because the plastic joint between the fuel tank and its vent pipe can crack and let vapour or fuel escape, with a risk of fire near a source of ignition.
Rank 17
Mercedes-Benz Clase B W247
Compact · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.1 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorRecall for a faulty towbar locking boltYes: the bolt in the locking mechanism of the detachable towbar can break when a trailer is attached, and the trailer may come loose; it affects cars built between February and December 2018.
Rank 18
Tesla Model 3
Saloon · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.1 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorRecall for possible bonnet latch breakage at high speed (2022 European alert)In April 2022, an alert in the European product safety system (Safety Gate), submitted by France and also confirmed by the Netherlands, warned that the bonnet latch bolt on the Tesla Model 3 and Model S could fracture through vibration at high speed, letting the bonnet open while driving and block the driver's view.
Rank 19
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Small SUV · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.1 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorBreakage of the front seat rail locking springThe spring that locks the fore-and-aft adjustment rail of the driver's and passenger's seat can break after repeated use and leave the seat unsecured. Toyota fixed it with a campaign (Safety Gate alert A12/0616/14) that replaces the spring on Urban Cruisers built between 2008 and 2010.
Rank 20
Volkswagen Phaeton
Saloon · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.1 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorSunroof glass of the VW Phaeton poorly bonded: may detach while drivingYes: Germany notified Safety Gate of two alerts for insufficient bonding of the Phaeton's sunroof glass, caused by contamination during manufacture: units built from April 2007 to June 2008 (2016 alert) and from June to July 2008 (2020 alert).
Rank 21
Volvo S80 I
Saloon · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.1 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorRecall: the ball of the detachable towbar can come out of its socket on the Volvo S80In 2002 Volvo recalled several models, including the S80, because the ball of the detachable towbar could come out of its socket prematurely and separate the trailer while driving (R/2002/097, 1,042 vehicles in the UK). The towbars were modified and later replaced with calibrated units.
Rank 22
Peugeot 107
City car · 2 bodywork and interior faults
7.1 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonBodywork and interiorWater leaks through the tailgate and rear light seals on the Peugeot 107 IOwners describe water getting in through the boot, rear light and door seals, wetting the boot or the floor; it is a sealing fault, with no official campaign, according to reports compiled by fiches-auto.fr.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorRear window that can come loose due to defective adhesive (production 2005 to 2013)A recall from January 2019 covers Peugeot 107s built between May 2005 and November 2013: the adhesive of the fixed rear door glass could come loose and leave it held by one point only, with a risk of it falling onto the road.
Rank 23
Renault Kangoo III
Van and combi · 2 bodywork and interior faults
7.1 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorProtruding latches on the rear-hinged doors that can strike the headYes: Renault recalled (code 0EUB) Kangoos built between 15 May 2020 and 16 May 2025 because the latches of the two rear-hinged doors protrude and can cause a blow to the head when loading or entering from the back. The preventive measure is to fit covers over them.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorRear door hinges that may be missing a pinRenault recalled (code 0EKL) a very small batch of Kangoos built between 18 and 29 October 2024, because it could not be ruled out that one of the four rear door hinges was missing a pin. The remedy is to inspect the hinges and replace them if necessary.
Rank 24
Mercedes-Benz Clase C W204
Saloon · 2 bodywork and interior faults
7.3 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorRear axle corrosion on the Mercedes C-Class W204Several German and Polish sources identify the rear axle (subframe) as the W204's weak point for rust: it corrodes from the inside and may be advanced by the time it is visible. Mercedes has covered part of the cost as a goodwill gesture.
- High severityFrequency: RareBodywork and interiorSunroof glass panel at risk of detachingIn February 2023 Mercedes-Benz recalled a range of vehicles, including part of the C-Class W204 production, because the glass panel in the sunroof frame could detach while driving.
Rank 25
Kia Ceed I
Compact · 2 bodywork and interior faults
7.5 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorRusted fuel tank straps: the tank can come looseThis is a documented weak point of the Ceed I: according to Germany's KBA, corrosion can eat through the straps holding the fuel tank, causing it to drop. The fix is to replace the tank mounting; it affects cars up to model year 2010.
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorCorrosion on the door frames, especially before the faceliftGebrauchtwagenberater warns that rust is an issue on the Ceed I, appearing mainly along the door frames and chiefly on cars built before the facelift. fiches-auto records 9 mentions of corrosion and 6 of brittle paint out of 189 accounts.
Rank 26
Peugeot 3008 II
Compact SUV · 2 bodywork and interior faults
7.5 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorCampaigns for towbar breakage (2016-2020 production)Safety Gate records at least four alerts for the 3008 II between 2020 and 2021 over the towbar: fixing bolts that could break (built from September 2019 to February 2020), a faulty weld (December 2016 to December 2020) and a faulty part (December 2020); in every case the trailer could come loose.
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorBonnet vibration at motorway speedFiches-auto.fr cites bonnet vibration as a recurring defect of the 3008 II: it is noticeable at motorway speed, especially in crosswinds or when passing lorries, and several owners say the dealership found no solution.
Rank 27
Renault Twingo III
City car · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.9 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- High severityFrequency: CommonBodywork and interiorRisk of the bonnet, roof spoiler or rear window coming offYes: Renault recalled the Twingo III in 2016 and again in 2019-2021 over the risk of the bonnet coming loose while driving, and separately, up to the end of 2016, over the roof spoiler coming off and the rear window mountings; across the three campaigns several hundred thousand units were affected.
Rank 28
BMW Serie 3 E36
Saloon · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.9 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonBodywork and interiorRust on the rear wheel arches, sills and suspension mounting pointsCorrosion is the most repeated weak point in the E36 guides: it appears mainly along the rear edge of the rear wheel arches, on the sills and at the jacking points, and fiches-auto.fr also cites it on the rear subframe and suspension mountings. According to one guide, cars built before 1994 rust more.
Rank 29
BMW X6 G06
Mid-size SUV · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.9 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorUpper rear spoiler badly made or badly fixed, with a risk of coming offBMW has recalled the X6 twice over the upper spoiler on the tailgate: on cars from November 2019 to January 2020 the spoiler may have been badly made, and on others from June and July 2020 it may have been badly fixed. In both cases it can come off while driving and put the cars behind at risk.
Rank 30
Citroën Berlingo III
Van and combi · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.9 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorEngine undertray can trap material (fire risk)A 2022 recall (ref. R2022299) covers Berlingo IIIs built between November 2017 and September 2021 whose lower metal engine undertray can trap material next to the exhaust, with a risk of fire.
Rank 31
Citroën C-Crosser
Compact SUV · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.9 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorSunroof glass coming away because of the frame adhesiveYes: a Safety Gate alert from December 2018 (A12/1960/18) states that the adhesive bonding the sunroof glass to the outer frame can lose strength with temperature and humidity, and the glass could come off. It covers the Citroën C-Crosser built between April 2007 and September 2009.
Rank 32
Citroën C4 I
Compact · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.9 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorRecall: the bonnet catch could openAccording to CarWiki, the German KBA lists a recall of the C4 because the bonnet catch could open unexpectedly; the source gives no dates or batch.
Rank 33
Citroën C5 X
Saloon · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.9 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorInterior door handles disabled by a software fault in the VSM moduleThe British DVSA lists a 2026 campaign covering 131 C5 X cars built between November 2023 and November 2024: a software fault can disable the interior door handles when the key is in engine-running mode, and occupants might be unable to get out. These figures are for the UK.
Rank 34
Cupra Ateca
Compact SUV · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.9 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interior2.0 TSI engine cover may come loose and touch the hot turbo area (fire risk)Yes: in 2022, 30,466 cars with the 2.0 TSI engine from the Cupra Ateca, Cupra Leon, Cupra Formentor and Seat Leon ranges, built between 24 July 2020 and 2 March 2022, were recalled because the engine cover can come loose and touch the hot area of the exhaust and turbo. The check is free of charge and takes about 30 minutes.Repair: €0
Rank 35
Cupra Formentor
Compact SUV · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.9 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorEngine cover can come looseIn March 2022 Cupra recalled a series of Formentors because the plastic engine cover was not properly secured and could come loose while driving. Auto Express documents the recall without giving a unit figure.Repair: €0
Rank 36
Cupra León
Compact · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.9 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorThe 2.0 TSI engine cover can come loose and touch the hot turbo area (fire risk)Yes: in 2022, 30,466 cars with the 2.0 TSI engine in the Leon, Cupra Leon, Cupra Ateca and Cupra Formentor ranges, built between 24 July 2020 and 2 March 2022, were recalled because the engine cover can come loose and touch the hot area of the exhaust and turbo. The check is free and takes about 30 minutes.Repair: €0
Rank 37
Dacia Dokker
Van and combi · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.9 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorRecall for the locking of the side sliding doorsTwo Safety Gate alerts from 2017 cover Dokkers built between July 2015 and October 2016 for a side sliding door lock that does not meet requirements and could open in a side collision.
Rank 38
Dacia Logan III
Small family car · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.9 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorFront bonnet latch washer breakageA defective washer or core in the bonnet latch can break and let the bonnet open while driving. It affects Logans built in Pitesti between 5 November and 23 December 2020; replacement is free at the official network and takes about 4 hours.
Rank 39
Fiat Doblò II
Van and combi · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.9 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorOut-of-specification lower mountings fixing the body to the chassisIn March 2012 Fiat recalled, in the UK, Doblòs built between March and December 2011 because the lower mountings that hold the body to the chassis had not been manufactured to specification and could fail. The correction was to replace them with compliant ones.
Rank 40
Ford C-Max I
MPV · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.9 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorThe tailgate can open by itself because of a defective microswitchA defective microswitch in the C-Max's tailgate handle can make it open by itself, even while driving, according to gebrauchtwagenberater.de.
Rank 41
Ford Focus I
Compact · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.9 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonBodywork and interiorCorrosion on the bottoms of the doors, tailgate and bonnetThe Focus I can rust on the bottoms of the doors, the tailgate and the bonnet, and water can get into the boot or cabin through the pollen filter; both sources consulted point to it as a typical weak point of this generation.
Rank 42
Jaguar XF X260
Saloon · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.9 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorLeft sill inner panel cracked in a December 2016 batchYes, in a very short batch: Jaguar recalled XFs built between 8 and 14 December 2016 because the inner panel of the left sill could be cracked. In a left side impact, the fuel pipes under the floor could break. If there was a crack, the manufacturer would buy the car back.
Rank 43
Land Rover Discovery 5
Mid-size SUV · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.9 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorCorrosion in the rear door lock: the doors can unlock by themselvesYes: campaign N798, notified to Safety Gate in September 2023, affects Discoverys built between 22 September 2016 and 14 February 2020 because corrosion of the rear door locking system can unlock the doors without the instrument panel giving any warning. It increases the risk of accident and injury.
Rank 44
Lotus Elise S2
Compact · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.9 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorGalvanic corrosion of the aluminium chassis and wishbonesYes: on the Elise S2, the steel bushes at the suspension mounting points can cause galvanic corrosion of the aluminium chassis if their paint is damaged. The front wishbones and the steel rear subframe also rust.
Rank 45
Mercedes-Benz Citan W415
Van and combi · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.9 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorUnintended tailgate opening from moisture in the reversing camera wiring harnessYes: on Citans with a reversing camera built between 25 February 2015 and 16 November 2020, moisture could get into the camera wiring harness and make the tailgate open by itself, even while driving. There is a recall; it does not affect every car.
Rank 46
Mercedes-Benz Clase A W169
Compact · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.9 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonBodywork and interiorRust on the doors and bonnet on cars from before 2006A-Class W169 cars built before 2006 have more complaints of rust on the doors, bonnet and tailgate than later ones; after the 2008 facelift the sources regard this problem as practically solved.
Rank 47
Mercedes-Benz Clase A W176
Compact · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.9 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorPoorly secured panoramic roof panel, risk of it coming offMercedes-Benz recalled a batch of A-Class cars because the polycarbonate panel between the windscreen and the panoramic roof might not be properly secured and could come off the vehicle while moving.
Rank 48
Mercedes-Benz Clase B W245
MPV · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.9 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonBodywork and interiorRust on door and tailgate seals in cars built before the 2008 faceliftB-Class W245s built between 2005 and 2007 attract more complaints of rust on the door seals and on the tailgate than those built after the 2008 facelift, with which this problem is considered practically solved.
Rank 49
Mercedes-Benz Clase E W212
Saloon · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.9 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorCorrosion on the rear subframe and suspension mountingsSeveral owner reports describe corrosion on the underside, the rear subframe and the mountings of the rear suspension components, in one documented case to the point of being "completely rusted" at 163,800 km.
Rank 50
Mercedes-Benz Clase G W463
Mid-size SUV · 1 bodywork and interior fault
7.9 out of 10bodywork and interior score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorRear chassis corrosion: shock absorber mounts, turrets and cross tubeYes: it is the W463 weak point that appears most often in the sources. A German workshop describes rust at the rear shock absorber mounts, the turrets and the rear cross tube of the chassis; Auto Bild also places it at the spring mounts, the rear area and the fuel tank, and carwiki.de at the window frames and the tailgate.
Rank 51Mercedes-Benz Clase G W463A · 1 bodywork and interior fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 52Mercedes-Benz Clase V W447 · 1 bodywork and interior fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 53Mercedes-Benz EQC N293 · 1 bodywork and interior fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 54Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 906 · 1 bodywork and interior fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 55Mercedes-Benz Sprinter T1N · 1 bodywork and interior fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 56Mitsubishi Lancer · 1 bodywork and interior fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 57Mitsubishi Outlander II · 1 bodywork and interior fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 58Mitsubishi Outlander III · 1 bodywork and interior fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 59Opel Combo E · 1 bodywork and interior fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 60Peugeot 4007 · 1 bodywork and interior fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 61Peugeot Rifter · 1 bodywork and interior fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 62Renault Espace V · 1 bodywork and interior fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 63Renault Master III · 1 bodywork and interior fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 64Seat Tarraco · 1 bodywork and interior fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 65Škoda Kodiaq I · 1 bodywork and interior fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 66Suzuki S-Cross I · 1 bodywork and interior fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 67Toyota ProAce City · 1 bodywork and interior fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 68Volkswagen Amarok I · 1 bodywork and interior fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 69Volkswagen Jetta VI · 1 bodywork and interior fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 70Volkswagen Sharan II · 1 bodywork and interior fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 71Volkswagen Tiguan II · 1 bodywork and interior fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 72Volkswagen Touareg III · 1 bodywork and interior fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 73Volkswagen Transporter T6 · 1 bodywork and interior fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 74Audi Q7 4L · 2 bodywork and interior faults7.9 out of 10
Rank 75Mazda 3 II · 2 bodywork and interior faults7.9 out of 10
Rank 76Citroën C1 I · 2 bodywork and interior faults8.0 out of 10
Rank 77MINI Cooper R56 · 2 bodywork and interior faults8.2 out of 10
Rank 78Opel Omega B · 2 bodywork and interior faults8.2 out of 10
Rank 79Porsche Cayenne I · 2 bodywork and interior faults8.2 out of 10
Rank 80Porsche Cayenne II · 2 bodywork and interior faults8.2 out of 10
Rank 81Mazda 3 I · 2 bodywork and interior faults8.4 out of 10
Rank 82Audi A6 C8 · 3 bodywork and interior faults8.4 out of 10
Rank 83Dacia Logan I · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 84Audi A3 II · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 85Audi Q3 II · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 86BMW iX I20 · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 87BMW X3 F25 · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 88Citroën C3 Aircross I · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 89Citroën Jumper II · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 90Citroën Xsara Picasso · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 91Dacia Sandero I · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 92DS DS 7 Crossback · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 93Fiat Sedici · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 94Fiat Stilo · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 95Ford B-Max · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 96Jaguar XJ X351 · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 97Kia Cerato I · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 98Lexus CT · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 99Mazda CX-5 I · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 100Mazda MX-5 III · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 101Mazda MX-5 IV · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 102Mercedes-Benz Clase A W168 · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 103Mercedes-Benz GLC X254 · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 104Mercedes-Benz SLC R172 · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 105Nissan Note I · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 106Nissan NV200 · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 107Opel Astra L · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 108Opel Cascada · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 109Opel Insignia A · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 110Opel Signum · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 111Opel Vectra B · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 112Peugeot 2008 II · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 113Peugeot 308 III · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 114Peugeot Boxer III · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 115Seat León II · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 116Suzuki Ignis I · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 117Toyota Aygo I · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 118Volkswagen Bora · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 119Volkswagen Touareg II · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 120Volvo S40 II · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 121Volvo V50 · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 122Audi Q5 I · 2 bodywork and interior faults8.6 out of 10
Rank 123BMW Serie 2 Active Tourer F45 · 2 bodywork and interior faults8.6 out of 10
Rank 124Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 · 2 bodywork and interior faults8.6 out of 10
Rank 125Nissan Juke I · 3 bodywork and interior faults8.8 out of 10
Rank 126Audi A7 C7 · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 127Audi A8 D4 · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 128BMW X1 F48 · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 129Citroën C4 II · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 130Dacia Logan II · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 131Ford Fiesta VII · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 132Ford Mondeo III · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 133Ford Mondeo V · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 134Kia Rio IV · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 135Land Rover Discovery 3 · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 136Land Rover Discovery 4 · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 137Land Rover Range Rover Sport II · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 138Mercedes-Benz Clase E W211 · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 139Peugeot 308 II · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 140Renault Clio II · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 141Renault Clio III · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 142Renault Scénic III · 1 bodywork and interior fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 143BMW X5 F15 · 2 bodywork and interior faults8.9 out of 10
Rank 144Ford Focus IV · 2 bodywork and interior faults8.9 out of 10
Rank 145Mazda 6 III · 2 bodywork and interior faults8.9 out of 10
Rank 146Mercedes-Benz CLK C208 · 2 bodywork and interior faults8.9 out of 10
Rank 147Renault Fluence · 2 bodywork and interior faults8.9 out of 10
Rank 148Toyota RAV4 IV · 2 bodywork and interior faults8.9 out of 10
Rank 149Citroën C1 II · 2 bodywork and interior faults9.1 out of 10
Rank 150Škoda Yeti · 2 bodywork and interior faults9.1 out of 10
Rank 151Alfa Romeo 147 · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 152Audi A1 I · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 153Audi A2 · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 154BMW Serie 5 E60 · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 155BMW Serie 5 F10 · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 156BMW Serie 5 G30 · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 157BMW Serie 6 F12/F13 · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 158BMW X5 E70 · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 159Citroën Berlingo II · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 160Citroën C3 Picasso · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 161Dacia Duster I · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 162Dacia Spring · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 163Fiat 600 · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 164Fiat Panda II · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 165Ford Kuga II · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 166Honda Civic IX · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 167Honda Civic X · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 168Honda CR-V III · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 169Honda CR-V IV · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 170Honda Jazz II · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 171Hyundai i30 I · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 172Hyundai Ioniq 5 · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 173Hyundai Tucson IV · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 174Mazda 3 IV · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 175Mercedes-Benz Clase M W163 · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 176MINI Cooper F55 · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 177Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross I · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 178Nissan Micra V · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 179Nissan Qashqai I · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 180Nissan Qashqai II · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 181Nissan Qashqai III · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 182Nissan X-Trail III · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 183Opel Zafira Tourer C · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 184Peugeot 3008 I · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 185Renault Clio IV · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 186Renault Mégane E-Tech · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 187Renault Mégane III · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 188Renault Modus · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 189Renault Scénic II · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 190Renault Twingo II · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 191Seat León III · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 192Škoda Fabia II · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 193Škoda Octavia II · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 194Škoda Octavia III · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 195Škoda Rapid · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 196Škoda Superb II · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 197Suzuki Swift III · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 198Suzuki Swift IV · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 199Suzuki SX4 · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 200Toyota Auris II · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 201Toyota C-HR I · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 202Toyota Verso · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 203Toyota Yaris IV · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 204Volkswagen Golf V · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 205Volkswagen Golf VI · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 206Volkswagen Tiguan I · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 207Volkswagen Touran I · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 208Volvo V40 II · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 209Volvo XC60 I · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 210Toyota Previa XR30 · 2 bodywork and interior faults9.5 out of 10
Rank 211Alfa Romeo 166 · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.6 out of 10
Rank 212Audi A5 II · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.6 out of 10
Rank 213Audi A7 C8 · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.6 out of 10
Rank 214BMW Serie 1 F20 · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.6 out of 10
Rank 215Kia Ceed III · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.6 out of 10
Rank 216Land Rover Range Rover Velar · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.6 out of 10
Rank 217Peugeot 108 · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.6 out of 10
Rank 218Peugeot 208 I · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.6 out of 10
Rank 219Škoda Fabia IV · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.6 out of 10
Rank 220Volkswagen Arteon · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.6 out of 10
Rank 221Volkswagen up! · 1 bodywork and interior fault9.6 out of 10

No documented bodywork and interior faults

We have found no reliable sources reporting bodywork and interior faults on these cars. That does not mean they never fail: maintenance and use count as much as design.