Volvo 940 vs BMW X3 SAV
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 940 | BMW X3 SAV |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 138 | 343 |
| Model years covered | 1990–1998 | 2007–2012 |
| Worst model year | 1994 | 2007 |
| Best model year | 1995 | 2011 |
| Crashes reported | 42 | 12 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 33 |
| Injuries reported | 25 | 28 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 52.2% | 21.3% |
Volvo 940 by year
What breaks
Airbags
45
32.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
15
10.9%
Tires
15
10.9%
Brakes
9
6.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
8
5.8%
Engine & Cooling
7
5.1%
Electrical System
7
5.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
5
3.6%
BMW X3 SAV by year
What breaks
Airbags
99
28.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
56
16.3%
Seats
51
14.9%
Engine & Cooling
42
12.2%
Electrical System
28
8.2%
Steering
11
3.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
9
2.6%
Body & Structure
8
2.3%