Volvo 850 vs Mazda CX-9
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 | Volvo 850 | Mazda CX-9 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 732 | 1,827 |
| Model years covered | 1993–2000 | 2007–2023 |
| Worst model year | 1996 | 2012 |
| Best model year | 1997 | 2020 |
| Crashes reported | 45 | 92 |
| Fires reported | 51 | 15 |
| Injuries reported | 38 | 38 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 18.7% | 7.9% |
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%
Mazda CX-9 by year
What breaks
Brakes
436
23.9%
Engine & Cooling
369
20.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
162
8.9%
Suspension
148
8.1%
Airbags
135
7.4%
Other & Unspecified
120
6.6%
Electrical System
85
4.7%
Steering
60
3.3%