Eagle Talon vs Volkswagen GTI
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 | Eagle Talon | Volkswagen GTI |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 791 | 1,949 |
| Model years covered | 1990–1999 | 1985–2024 |
| Worst model year | 1995 | 2002 |
| Best model year | 1996 | 1999 |
| Crashes reported | 36 | 63 |
| Fires reported | 16 | 23 |
| Injuries reported | 22 | 76 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 7 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.5% | 8.7% |
Eagle Talon by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
250
31.6%
Engine & Cooling
127
16.1%
Suspension
87
11.0%
Brakes
45
5.7%
Electrical System
44
5.6%
Seat Belts
36
4.6%
Body & Structure
30
3.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
28
3.5%
Volkswagen GTI by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
384
19.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
317
16.3%
Electrical System
223
11.4%
Brakes
160
8.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
147
7.5%
Other & Unspecified
126
6.5%
Airbags
124
6.4%
Stability & Traction Control
81
4.2%