Ford E150 vs Volkswagen Eurovan
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 | Ford E150 | Volkswagen Eurovan |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 113 | 282 |
| Model years covered | 1976–2006 | 1992–2004 |
| Worst model year | — | 1993 |
| Best model year | — | 1997 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 9 |
| Fires reported | 26 | 28 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 9 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 28.3% | 16.3% |
Ford E150 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
36
31.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
21
18.6%
Tires
14
12.4%
Engine & Cooling
10
8.8%
Steering
6
5.3%
Brakes
5
4.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
5
4.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
3
2.7%
Volkswagen Eurovan by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
57
20.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
55
19.5%
Electrical System
32
11.3%
Equipment & Accessories
15
5.3%
Brakes
14
5.0%
Seat Belts
14
5.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
4.6%
Seats
13
4.6%