Cadillac XLR vs Volkswagen Rabbit
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 | Cadillac XLR | Volkswagen Rabbit |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 108 | 267 |
| Model years covered | 2004–2009 | 1980–2009 |
| Worst model year | 2004 | 2009 |
| Best model year | 2005 | 2006 |
| Crashes reported | 8 | 19 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 20 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 10 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Body & Structure | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.3% | 18.7% |
Cadillac XLR by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
27
25.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
15
13.9%
Electrical System
8
7.4%
Lights
8
7.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
6.5%
Brakes
6
5.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
6
5.6%
Stability & Traction Control
5
4.6%
Volkswagen Rabbit by year
What breaks
Brakes
60
22.5%
Electrical System
30
11.2%
Stability & Traction Control
27
10.1%
Engine & Cooling
19
7.1%
Airbags
18
6.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
18
6.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
17
6.4%
Steering
17
6.4%