Audi A3 Cabriolet vs Nissan 370Z
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 | Audi A3 Cabriolet | Nissan 370Z |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 202 | 499 |
| Model years covered | 2015–2019 | 2009–2019 |
| Worst model year | 2015 | 2009 |
| Best model year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Crashes reported | 3 | 6 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 6 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 3% | 2.4% |
Audi A3 Cabriolet by year
What breaks
Airbags
78
38.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
28
13.9%
Engine & Cooling
22
10.9%
Electrical System
14
6.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
5.4%
Other & Unspecified
8
4.0%
Lights
7
3.5%
Wheels
6
3.0%
Nissan 370Z by year
What breaks
Steering
172
34.5%
Electrical System
111
22.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
100
20.0%
Engine & Cooling
27
5.4%
Airbags
21
4.2%
Other & Unspecified
19
3.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
12
2.4%
Brakes
10
2.0%