Volvo VNL770 vs BMW 335
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 VNL770 | BMW 335 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 39 | 96 |
| Model years covered | 1999–2000 | 2007–2013 |
| Worst model year | — | 2011 |
| Best model year | — | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 3 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 10 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 2 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Suspension | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.1% | 15.6% |
Volvo VNL770 by year
What breaks
Suspension
7
17.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
5
12.8%
Electrical System
4
10.3%
Steering
4
10.3%
Brakes
4
10.3%
Other & Unspecified
4
10.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
3
7.7%
Body & Structure
3
7.7%
BMW 335 by year
What breaks
Airbags
24
25.0%
Engine & Cooling
23
24.0%
Electrical System
14
14.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
12
12.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
5
5.2%
Other & Unspecified
4
4.2%
Body & Structure
3
3.1%
Wheels
3
3.1%