Toyota RAV4 Prime vs Volvo 850
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 | Toyota RAV4 Prime | Volvo 850 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 298 | 732 |
| Model years covered | 2021–2024 | 1993–2000 |
| Worst model year | 2021 | 1996 |
| Best model year | 2022 | 1997 |
| Crashes reported | 53 | 45 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 51 |
| Injuries reported | 13 | 38 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 23.5% | 18.7% |
Toyota RAV4 Prime by year
What breaks
Electrical System
95
31.9%
Other & Unspecified
53
17.8%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
33
11.1%
Brakes
27
9.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
22
7.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
12
4.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
3.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
10
3.4%
Volvo 850 by year
What breaks
Brakes
117
16.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
73
10.0%
Electrical System
73
10.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
67
9.2%
Engine & Cooling
55
7.5%
Tires
45
6.1%
Airbags
42
5.7%
Seats
37
5.1%