Volvo WIA vs BMW 745LI
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 745LI |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 91 | 225 |
| Model years covered | 1989–1999 | 2002–2005 |
| Worst model year | 1996 | 2002 |
| Best model year | 1997 | 2004 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 22 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 15 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Suspension | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 2.2% | 17.3% |
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 745LI by year
What breaks
Airbags
35
15.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
33
14.7%
Engine & Cooling
28
12.4%
Brakes
23
10.2%
Electrical System
22
9.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
14
6.2%
Seat Belts
12
5.3%
Body & Structure
9
4.0%