BMW X5 SAV vs Volvo 850
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 X5 SAV | Volvo 850 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 293 | 732 |
| Model years covered | 2003–2013 | 1993–2000 |
| Worst model year | 2007 | 1996 |
| Best model year | 2013 | 1997 |
| Crashes reported | 14 | 45 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 51 |
| Injuries reported | 13 | 38 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10.9% | 18.7% |
BMW X5 SAV by year
What breaks
Airbags
57
19.5%
Engine & Cooling
48
16.4%
Brakes
32
10.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
31
10.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
28
9.6%
Electrical System
28
9.6%
Seats
13
4.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
10
3.4%
Volvo 850 by year
What breaks
Brakes
117
16.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
73
10.0%
Electrical System
73
10.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
67
9.2%
Engine & Cooling
55
7.5%
Tires
45
6.1%
Airbags
42
5.7%
Seats
37
5.1%