Volvo V70 vs Saturn SL
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 V70 | Saturn SL |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,177 | 2,891 |
| Model years covered | 1996–2010 | 1991–2002 |
| Worst model year | 1998 | 1995 |
| Best model year | 2003 | 2001 |
| Crashes reported | 64 | 433 |
| Fires reported | 31 | 50 |
| Injuries reported | 43 | 304 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 11 |
| Most complained-about part | Acceleration & Cruise Control | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.8% | 27.6% |
Volvo V70 by year
What breaks
Acceleration & Cruise Control
160
13.6%
Electrical System
142
12.1%
Engine & Cooling
139
11.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
124
10.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
108
9.2%
Brakes
103
8.8%
Lights
75
6.4%
Airbags
52
4.4%
Saturn SL by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
463
16.0%
Brakes
377
13.0%
Electrical System
322
11.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
317
11.0%
Seats
231
8.0%
Seat Belts
181
6.3%
Airbags
164
5.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
140
4.8%