Land Rover Defender vs Volvo XC60
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 | Land Rover Defender | Volvo XC60 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 391 | 948 |
| Model years covered | 1990–2026 | 2010–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2020 | 2022 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 2011 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 87 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 13 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 52 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 4.6% | 16% |
Land Rover Defender by year
What breaks
Electrical System
93
23.8%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
59
15.1%
Lights
50
12.8%
Engine & Cooling
41
10.5%
Other & Unspecified
27
6.9%
Steering
26
6.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
20
5.1%
Volvo XC60 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
168
17.7%
Other & Unspecified
120
12.7%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
119
12.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
97
10.2%
Engine & Cooling
75
7.9%
Brakes
62
6.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
39
4.1%
Airbags
36
3.8%