Volkswagen Golf R vs Volvo 770
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 | Volkswagen Golf R | Volvo 770 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 120 | 298 |
| Model years covered | 2012–2026 | 1998–2001 |
| Worst model year | 2017 | 2000 |
| Best model year | 2024 | 1998 |
| Crashes reported | 3 | 2 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 16 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Suspension |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.8% | 7.4% |
Volkswagen Golf R by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
22
18.3%
Electrical System
15
12.5%
Brakes
15
12.5%
Engine & Cooling
11
9.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
9.2%
Other & Unspecified
11
9.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
8
6.7%
Steering
4
3.3%
Volvo 770 by year
What breaks
Suspension
75
25.2%
Electrical System
33
11.1%
Body & Structure
29
9.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
27
9.1%
Engine & Cooling
26
8.7%
Steering
19
6.4%
Brakes
16
5.4%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
16
5.4%