Mazda MAZDA2 vs Volkswagen R32
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 | Mazda MAZDA2 | Volkswagen R32 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 61 | 152 |
| Model years covered | 2011–2014 | 2004–2008 |
| Worst model year | 2014 | — |
| Best model year | 2011 | — |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 1 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 0 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.8% | 1.3% |
Mazda MAZDA2 by year
What breaks
Steering
17
27.9%
Seats
8
13.1%
Airbags
6
9.8%
Suspension
5
8.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
6.6%
Electrical System
3
4.9%
Brakes
3
4.9%
Tires
3
4.9%
Volkswagen R32 by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
87
57.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
26
17.1%
Electrical System
8
5.3%
Engine & Cooling
7
4.6%
Lights
7
4.6%
Tires
4
2.6%
Airbags
3
2.0%
Body & Structure
2
1.3%