Chevrolet Trax vs Volkswagen Beetle
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 Trax | Volkswagen Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,459 | 3,625 |
| Model years covered | 2015–2026 | 1965–2019 |
| Worst model year | 2024 | 2000 |
| Best model year | 2022 | 2018 |
| Crashes reported | 111 | 174 |
| Fires reported | 41 | 160 |
| Injuries reported | 66 | 101 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 4 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 15% | 12.1% |
Chevrolet Trax by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
287
19.7%
Electrical System
245
16.8%
Other & Unspecified
154
10.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
98
6.7%
Suspension
89
6.1%
Brakes
87
6.0%
Steering
83
5.7%
Airbags
67
4.6%
Volkswagen Beetle by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
616
17.0%
Airbags
548
15.1%
Electrical System
509
14.0%
Engine & Cooling
372
10.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
370
10.2%
Lights
205
5.7%
Body & Structure
167
4.6%
Brakes
134
3.7%