Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs Volvo XC90
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 | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 929 | 2,252 |
| Model years covered | 1997–2010 | 2003–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2001 | 2016 |
| Best model year | 2008 | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 81 | 69 |
| Fires reported | 32 | 76 |
| Injuries reported | 62 | 52 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 18.9% | 8.7% |
Ford Explorer Sport Trac by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
142
15.3%
Engine & Cooling
107
11.5%
Electrical System
89
9.6%
Body & Structure
83
8.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
73
7.9%
Brakes
72
7.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
64
6.9%
Suspension
54
5.8%
Volvo XC90 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
434
19.3%
Engine & Cooling
320
14.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
313
13.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
190
8.4%
Other & Unspecified
156
6.9%
Brakes
109
4.8%
Body & Structure
80
3.6%