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2002 Lexus RX300 vs 2002 Volvo V70

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2002 Lexus RX3002002 Volvo V70
NHTSA complaints8876
Recall campaigns06
Service bulletins (TSBs)57213
Investigations02
Crash reports185
Fire reports13
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)1820–21
Median reported incident mileage98,000 mi100,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentLexus RX300Volvo V70
Power Train3817
Vehicle Speed Control1512
Air Bags107
Engine and Engine Cooling123
Electrical System56
Fuel/propulsion System27
Exterior Lighting17
Seat Belts24

Symptoms owners describe

Check engine light65
Stalling510
Hesitation / surging55
Loss of power06

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.