2004 Volkswagen Touareg vs 2004 Volvo XC90
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.
| Metric | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | 2004 Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 231 | 462 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 260 | 222 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–18 | 16–19 |
| Median reported mileage | 47,323 mi | 86,802 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volkswagen Touareg | Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 49 | 158 |
| Power Train | 50 | 145 |
| Air Bags | 27 | 31 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 23 | 34 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 40 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 24 |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 32 |
| Suspension | 20 | 23 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 27 | 13 |
| Stalling | 21 | 36 |
| Airbag warning light | 10 | 7 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 13 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 25 |
2004 Volkswagen Touareg
2004 Volvo XC90
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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.