Volvo V40 vs Hyundai Elantra Touring
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 V40 | Hyundai Elantra Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 94 | 234 |
| Model years covered | 1993–2013 | 2008–2013 |
| Worst model year | — | 2010 |
| Best model year | — | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 19 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 17 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.3% | 17.9% |
Volvo V40 by year
What breaks
Brakes
34
36.2%
Engine & Cooling
13
13.8%
Suspension
7
7.4%
Electrical System
6
6.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
5
5.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
4.3%
Body & Structure
4
4.3%
Lights
4
4.3%
Hyundai Elantra Touring by year
What breaks
Steering
53
22.6%
Airbags
23
9.8%
Electrical System
18
7.7%
Wheels
14
6.0%
Engine & Cooling
13
5.6%
Brakes
13
5.6%
Suspension
13
5.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
13
5.6%