FaultScore

Lexus GS Hybrid vs Volvo C30

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 Lexus GS Hybrid Volvo C30
Complaints on file 25 62
Model years covered 2007–2017 2007–2013
Worst model year
Best model year
Crashes reported 8 4
Fires reported 0 0
Injuries reported 0 0
Deaths reported 0 0
Most complained-about part Brakes Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
Share of complaints involving harm 32% 6.5%

Lexus GS Hybrid by year

07 08 11 13 15 17
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks

Brakes 10 40.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain 3 12.0%
Stability & Traction Control 3 12.0%
Engine & Cooling 2 8.0%
Steering 2 8.0%
Electrical System 1 4.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control 1 4.0%
Fuel & Propulsion 1 4.0%

Volvo C30 by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 17 27.4%
Other & Unspecified 6 9.7%
Suspension 5 8.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control 5 8.1%
Engine & Cooling 4 6.5%
Body & Structure 4 6.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain 3 4.8%
Airbags 3 4.8%