Volvo XC40 vs Land Rover Freelander
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 XC40 | Land Rover Freelander |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 326 | 798 |
| Model years covered | 2019–2025 | 2000–2005 |
| Worst model year | 2023 | 2002 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 2005 |
| Crashes reported | 48 | 10 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 19 |
| Injuries reported | 31 | 4 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 24.2% | 4.1% |
Volvo XC40 by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
94
28.8%
Electrical System
44
13.5%
Other & Unspecified
39
12.0%
Brakes
30
9.2%
Engine & Cooling
19
5.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
15
4.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
15
4.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
14
4.3%
Land Rover Freelander by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
315
39.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
128
16.0%
Electrical System
65
8.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
56
7.0%
Brakes
55
6.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
48
6.0%
Lights
29
3.6%
Body & Structure
16
2.0%