2016 Toyota 4RUNNER vs 2016 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 | 2016 Toyota 4RUNNER | 2016 Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 77 | 196 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 249 | 721 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 22–25 |
| Median reported mileage | 26,500 mi | 25,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota 4RUNNER | Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 85 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 56 |
| Structure | 7 | 23 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 14 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 8 |
| Power Train | 6 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 30 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 8 |
| Stalling | 0 | 7 |
| Overheating | 0 | 7 |
2016 Toyota 4RUNNER
2016 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.