BMW 335D vs Volvo 240
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 | BMW 335D | Volvo 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 75 | 186 |
| Model years covered | 2009–2011 | 1976–1994 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 37 |
| Fires reported | 9 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 18 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13.3% | 33.9% |
BMW 335D by year
What breaks
Electrical System
19
25.3%
Airbags
13
17.3%
Engine & Cooling
11
14.7%
Seats
6
8.0%
Steering
5
6.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
4
5.3%
Seat Belts
4
5.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
3
4.0%
Volvo 240 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
32
17.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
22
11.8%
Brakes
19
10.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
18
9.7%
Airbags
17
9.1%
Tires
15
8.1%
Engine & Cooling
12
6.5%
Lights
9
4.8%