Volvo WIA vs BMW 535XI
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 WIA | BMW 535XI |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 91 | 223 |
| Model years covered | 1989–1999 | 2007–2013 |
| Worst model year | 1996 | 2008 |
| Best model year | 1997 | 2012 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 1 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 12 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 6 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Suspension | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 2.2% | 8.5% |
Volvo WIA by year
What breaks
Suspension
20
22.0%
Electrical System
14
15.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
12
13.2%
Engine & Cooling
7
7.7%
Body & Structure
7
7.7%
Steering
6
6.6%
Equipment & Accessories
6
6.6%
Brakes
5
5.5%
BMW 535XI by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
31
13.9%
Electrical System
30
13.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
30
13.5%
Airbags
21
9.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
18
8.1%
Tires
18
8.1%
Lights
14
6.3%
Wheels
13
5.8%