BMW 535D vs Volvo VN770
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 535D | Volvo VN770 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 98 | 242 |
| Model years covered | 2014–2016 | 1998–2001 |
| Worst model year | — | 2000 |
| Best model year | — | 1998 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 0 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 7 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 0 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Suspension |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10.2% | 2.9% |
BMW 535D by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
37
37.8%
Engine & Cooling
36
36.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
8.2%
Other & Unspecified
6
6.1%
Electrical System
4
4.1%
Body & Structure
3
3.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
1
1.0%
Lights
1
1.0%
Volvo VN770 by year
What breaks
Suspension
53
21.9%
Electrical System
42
17.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
28
11.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
23
9.5%
Body & Structure
20
8.3%
Tires
13
5.4%
Equipment & Accessories
13
5.4%
Engine & Cooling
12
5.0%