Chevrolet Nova vs Subaru GL
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 Nova | Subaru GL |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 40 | 99 |
| Model years covered | 1984–1990 | 1981–1993 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 9 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 5 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 4 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Seat Belts |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 37.5% | 18.2% |
Chevrolet Nova by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
32.5%
Seat Belts
8
20.0%
Brakes
3
7.5%
Doors, Latches & Locks
3
7.5%
Engine & Cooling
2
5.0%
Electrical System
2
5.0%
Steering
2
5.0%
Tires
2
5.0%
Subaru GL by year
What breaks
Seat Belts
27
27.3%
Engine & Cooling
18
18.2%
Suspension
15
15.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
8.1%
Body & Structure
8
8.1%
Brakes
5
5.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
5
5.1%
Electrical System
4
4.0%