Volvo VN vs Audi A8
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 VN | Audi A8 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 148 | 362 |
| Model years covered | 1996–2024 | 1996–2021 |
| Worst model year | 1998 | 2015 |
| Best model year | 2000 | 2012 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 11 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 2 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Suspension | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 8.8% | 5.8% |
Volvo VN by year
What breaks
Suspension
29
19.6%
Equipment & Accessories
18
12.2%
Electrical System
17
11.5%
Steering
13
8.8%
Body & Structure
13
8.8%
Other & Unspecified
13
8.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
10
6.8%
Engine & Cooling
9
6.1%
Audi A8 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
101
27.9%
Electrical System
35
9.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
24
6.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
24
6.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
23
6.4%
Other & Unspecified
22
6.1%
Brakes
19
5.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
19
5.2%