Volvo V70XC vs Volkswagen Routan
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 V70XC | Volkswagen Routan |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 521 | 1,249 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2007 | 2008–2014 |
| Worst model year | 2001 | 2009 |
| Best model year | 2003 | 2012 |
| Crashes reported | 14 | 23 |
| Fires reported | 11 | 16 |
| Injuries reported | 12 | 35 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Acceleration & Cruise Control | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.3% | 5.9% |
Volvo V70XC by year
What breaks
Acceleration & Cruise Control
118
22.6%
Electrical System
84
16.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
69
13.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
67
12.9%
Engine & Cooling
54
10.4%
Brakes
23
4.4%
Suspension
22
4.2%
Lights
15
2.9%
Volkswagen Routan by year
What breaks
Electrical System
456
36.5%
Engine & Cooling
207
16.6%
Brakes
106
8.5%
Steering
76
6.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
70
5.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
61
4.9%
Other & Unspecified
57
4.6%
Stability & Traction Control
36
2.9%