2005 Toyota Corolla vs 2005 Volvo S60
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Toyota Corolla | 2005 Volvo S60 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 853 | 44 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 165 | 174 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 114 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–31 | 20–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 72,000 mi | 63,611 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Corolla | Volvo S60 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 456 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 92 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 66 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 58 | 6 |
| Power Train | 37 | 2 |
| Engine | 29 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 26 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 28 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 71 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 54 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 40 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 23 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 7 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
2005 Toyota Corolla
2005 Volvo S60
Compare all Toyota Corolla vs Volvo S60 years →
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.