Pontiac G8 vs Volvo S40
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 | Pontiac G8 | Volvo S40 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 278 | 677 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2010 | 2000–2011 |
| Worst model year | — | 2001 |
| Best model year | — | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 11 | 65 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 18 |
| Injuries reported | 12 | 34 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9% | 17.3% |
Pontiac G8 by year
What breaks
Airbags
95
34.2%
Electrical System
34
12.2%
Suspension
33
11.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
17
6.1%
Steering
15
5.4%
Brakes
12
4.3%
Engine & Cooling
9
3.2%
Stability & Traction Control
9
3.2%
Volvo S40 by year
What breaks
Brakes
119
17.6%
Electrical System
103
15.2%
Engine & Cooling
79
11.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
51
7.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
42
6.2%
Airbags
39
5.8%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
37
5.5%
Lights
27
4.0%