Volvo C70 Convertible vs BMW R 1200 GS
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 C70 Convertible | BMW R 1200 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 46 | 114 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2002 | 2005–2014 |
| Worst model year | 2000 | 2007 |
| Best model year | 2001 | 2008 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 7 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 7 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Acceleration & Cruise Control | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 17.4% | 20.2% |
Volvo C70 Convertible by year
What breaks
Acceleration & Cruise Control
15
32.6%
Electrical System
8
17.4%
Engine & Cooling
5
10.9%
Tires
3
6.5%
Equipment & Accessories
3
6.5%
Airbags
2
4.3%
Body & Structure
2
4.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
2
4.3%
BMW R 1200 GS by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
52
45.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
18
15.8%
Engine & Cooling
7
6.1%
Brakes
7
6.1%
Suspension
7
6.1%
Wheels
6
5.3%
Electrical System
4
3.5%
Body & Structure
4
3.5%