Ford Explorer Sport 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 | Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 939 | 2,252 |
| Model years covered | 1993–2005 | 2003–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2001 | 2016 |
| Best model year | 1997 | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 66 | 69 |
| Fires reported | 63 | 76 |
| Injuries reported | 72 | 52 |
| Deaths reported | 7 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Body & Structure | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 22.2% | 8.7% |
Ford Explorer Sport by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
116
12.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
102
10.9%
Engine & Cooling
77
8.2%
Electrical System
68
7.2%
Suspension
68
7.2%
Seats
68
7.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
67
7.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
59
6.3%
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%