Volvo VNL vs Buick Riviera
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 VNL | Buick Riviera |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 176 | 439 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2023 | 1969–1999 |
| Worst model year | 2007 | 1995 |
| Best model year | 2006 | 1996 |
| Crashes reported | 17 | 30 |
| Fires reported | 17 | 23 |
| Injuries reported | 10 | 18 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 5 |
| Most complained-about part | Suspension | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 25% | 17.3% |
Volvo VNL by year
What breaks
Suspension
38
21.6%
Steering
27
15.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
16
9.1%
Engine & Cooling
15
8.5%
Electrical System
12
6.8%
Brakes
12
6.8%
Body & Structure
10
5.7%
Lights
9
5.1%
Buick Riviera by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
66
15.0%
Brakes
60
13.7%
Electrical System
47
10.7%
Steering
42
9.6%
Seat Belts
38
8.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
35
8.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
26
5.9%
Airbags
22
5.0%