Volvo S70 vs Volkswagen GTI
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 S70 | Volkswagen GTI |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 781 | 1,949 |
| Model years covered | 1995–2002 | 1985–2024 |
| Worst model year | 1998 | 2002 |
| Best model year | 2000 | 1999 |
| Crashes reported | 36 | 63 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 23 |
| Injuries reported | 33 | 76 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 7 |
| Most complained-about part | Acceleration & Cruise Control | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.7% | 8.7% |
Volvo S70 by year
What breaks
Acceleration & Cruise Control
147
18.8%
Electrical System
122
15.6%
Brakes
96
12.3%
Engine & Cooling
94
12.0%
Lights
74
9.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
44
5.6%
Body & Structure
31
4.0%
Airbags
30
3.8%
Volkswagen GTI by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
384
19.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
317
16.3%
Electrical System
223
11.4%
Brakes
160
8.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
147
7.5%
Other & Unspecified
126
6.5%
Airbags
124
6.4%
Stability & Traction Control
81
4.2%