Grand Design Imagine vs Volkswagen NEW 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 | Grand Design Imagine | Volkswagen NEW Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 105 | 262 |
| Model years covered | 2016–2024 | 1998–2006 |
| Worst model year | 2021 | 2001 |
| Best model year | 2019 | 2004 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 16 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 16 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Suspension | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 1.9% | 15.6% |
Grand Design Imagine by year
What breaks
Suspension
21
20.0%
Equipment & Accessories
17
16.2%
Other & Unspecified
17
16.2%
Tires
15
14.3%
Body & Structure
14
13.3%
Brakes
6
5.7%
Electrical System
4
3.8%
Wheels
4
3.8%
Volkswagen NEW Beetle by year
What breaks
Electrical System
46
17.6%
Engine & Cooling
31
11.8%
Lights
29
11.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
27
10.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
23
8.8%
Airbags
19
7.3%
Brakes
17
6.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
12
4.6%