Chevrolet Cobalt SS vs Scion TC
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 | Chevrolet Cobalt SS | Scion TC |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 353 | 874 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2010 | 2005–2016 |
| Worst model year | 2009 | 2005 |
| Best model year | 2010 | 2011 |
| Crashes reported | 12 | 174 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 24 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 131 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 15 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.6% | 39.4% |
Chevrolet Cobalt SS by year
What breaks
Brakes
252
71.4%
Electrical System
16
4.5%
Airbags
14
4.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
14
4.0%
Engine & Cooling
11
3.1%
Steering
9
2.5%
Other & Unspecified
7
2.0%
Seat Belts
5
1.4%
Scion TC by year
What breaks
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
150
17.2%
Engine & Cooling
122
14.0%
Body & Structure
119
13.6%
Airbags
88
10.1%
Brakes
58
6.6%
Other & Unspecified
58
6.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
43
4.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
31
3.5%