Smart Fortwo vs Volvo V70
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 | Smart Fortwo | Volvo V70 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 475 | 1,177 |
| Model years covered | 2005–2019 | 1996–2010 |
| Worst model year | 2008 | 1998 |
| Best model year | 2017 | 2003 |
| Crashes reported | 28 | 64 |
| Fires reported | 68 | 31 |
| Injuries reported | 22 | 43 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Acceleration & Cruise Control |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 25.1% | 11.8% |
Smart Fortwo by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
106
22.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
71
14.9%
Electrical System
57
12.0%
Other & Unspecified
45
9.5%
Seat Belts
35
7.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
31
6.5%
Body & Structure
26
5.5%
Brakes
20
4.2%
Volvo V70 by year
What breaks
Acceleration & Cruise Control
160
13.6%
Electrical System
142
12.1%
Engine & Cooling
139
11.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
124
10.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
108
9.2%
Brakes
103
8.8%
Lights
75
6.4%
Airbags
52
4.4%