Subaru B9 Tribeca vs Volvo V70XC
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 | Subaru B9 Tribeca | Volvo V70XC |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 214 | 521 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2012 | 1998–2007 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | 2001 |
| Best model year | 2009 | 2003 |
| Crashes reported | 16 | 14 |
| Fires reported | 18 | 11 |
| Injuries reported | 12 | 12 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Body & Structure | Acceleration & Cruise Control |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 21.5% | 7.3% |
Subaru B9 Tribeca by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
38
17.8%
Airbags
30
14.0%
Electrical System
26
12.1%
Engine & Cooling
16
7.5%
Lights
16
7.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
13
6.1%
Brakes
12
5.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
5.1%
Volvo V70XC by year
What breaks
Acceleration & Cruise Control
118
22.6%
Electrical System
84
16.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
69
13.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
67
12.9%
Engine & Cooling
54
10.4%
Brakes
23
4.4%
Suspension
22
4.2%
Lights
15
2.9%