Volvo 850 vs Volkswagen ID.4
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 | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 732 | 1,791 |
| Model years covered | 1993–2000 | 2021–2025 |
| Worst model year | 1996 | 2023 |
| Best model year | 1997 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 45 | 256 |
| Fires reported | 51 | 21 |
| Injuries reported | 38 | 93 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 18.7% | 20.7% |
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%
Volkswagen ID.4 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
501
28.0%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
325
18.1%
Other & Unspecified
226
12.6%
Body & Structure
119
6.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
119
6.6%
Brakes
98
5.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
67
3.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
61
3.4%