Volvo VNL64T vs BMW X7
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 VNL64T | BMW X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 193 | 476 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2004 | 2019–2026 |
| Worst model year | 1998 | 2020 |
| Best model year | 2000 | 2022 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 19 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 7 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 7 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Suspension | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 1.6% | 6.9% |
Volvo VNL64T by year
What breaks
Suspension
100
51.8%
Engine & Cooling
15
7.8%
Electrical System
13
6.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
12
6.2%
Steering
10
5.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
10
5.2%
Other & Unspecified
10
5.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
8
4.1%
BMW X7 by year
What breaks
Brakes
91
19.1%
Electrical System
64
13.4%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
53
11.1%
Engine & Cooling
52
10.9%
Stability & Traction Control
42
8.8%
Other & Unspecified
41
8.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
39
8.2%
Seats
19
4.0%