Chevrolet Sonic vs Volkswagen Tiguan
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 Sonic | Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,424 | 3,543 |
| Model years covered | 2011–2020 | 2009–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2013 | 2018 |
| Best model year | 2019 | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 144 | 106 |
| Fires reported | 24 | 41 |
| Injuries reported | 85 | 72 |
| Deaths reported | 5 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 18.1% | 6.2% |
Chevrolet Sonic by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
257
18.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
231
16.2%
Electrical System
227
15.9%
Other & Unspecified
166
11.7%
Airbags
126
8.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
74
5.2%
Steering
54
3.8%
Brakes
44
3.1%
Volkswagen Tiguan by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
726
20.5%
Electrical System
533
15.0%
Other & Unspecified
381
10.8%
Airbags
320
9.0%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
272
7.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
207
5.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
200
5.6%
Steering
186
5.2%