Things break down, all the time. Trying to unbind a mechanical window winder mechanism that's jammed in the down position can be a nightmare... So can trying to

Things break down, all the time. Trying to unbind a mechanical window winder mechanism that's jammed in the down position can be a nightmare... So can trying to release a tailgate when the tension wire snaps half way between the release handle and the rear door. I don't know if it's really justified saying that electronic parts can fail more often or not - My first-generation mx5 has electrically operated popup lights, which are still going strong nearly 25 years later. I once had a 1985 Nissan Bluebird that had an LCD Digital dashboard, still working fine in the early 2000's. Treat your equipment right, maintain it well, store it correctly, and you'll get a good long life out of it. Leave it out in the weather, never check the condition of things like batteries and terminals, and just run the car forever on hopes and dreams and sure... things will break.