Volvo XC70 vs Volkswagen Routan
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 XC70 | Volkswagen Routan |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 515 | 1,249 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2016 | 2008–2014 |
| Worst model year | 2004 | 2009 |
| Best model year | 2006 | 2012 |
| Crashes reported | 13 | 23 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 16 |
| Injuries reported | 9 | 35 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.8% | 5.9% |
Volvo XC70 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
83
16.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
72
14.0%
Suspension
46
8.9%
Electrical System
43
8.3%
Engine & Cooling
41
8.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
34
6.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
31
6.0%
Airbags
24
4.7%
Volkswagen Routan by year
What breaks
Electrical System
456
36.5%
Engine & Cooling
207
16.6%
Brakes
106
8.5%
Steering
76
6.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
70
5.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
61
4.9%
Other & Unspecified
57
4.6%
Stability & Traction Control
36
2.9%