Volvo VN770 vs Dodge Shadow
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 VN770 | Dodge Shadow |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 242 | 598 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2001 | 1986–1999 |
| Worst model year | 2000 | — |
| Best model year | 1998 | — |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 99 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 33 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 71 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Suspension | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 2.9% | 34.3% |
Volvo VN770 by year
What breaks
Suspension
53
21.9%
Electrical System
42
17.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
28
11.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
23
9.5%
Body & Structure
20
8.3%
Tires
13
5.4%
Equipment & Accessories
13
5.4%
Engine & Cooling
12
5.0%
Dodge Shadow by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
72
12.0%
Seats
68
11.4%
Airbags
67
11.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
59
9.9%
Electrical System
52
8.7%
Body & Structure
39
6.5%
Brakes
33
5.5%
Seat Belts
33
5.5%