Nissan 300ZX vs Audi A3
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 | Nissan 300ZX | Audi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 386 | 945 |
| Model years covered | 1983–1996 | 2001–2025 |
| Worst model year | — | 2016 |
| Best model year | — | 2023 |
| Crashes reported | 17 | 33 |
| Fires reported | 165 | 9 |
| Injuries reported | 16 | 22 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 51.6% | 6.8% |
Nissan 300ZX by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
183
47.4%
Engine & Cooling
55
14.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
35
9.1%
Electrical System
31
8.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
26
6.7%
Brakes
12
3.1%
Steering
8
2.1%
Suspension
5
1.3%
Audi A3 by year
What breaks
Airbags
339
35.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
126
13.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
115
12.2%
Electrical System
86
9.1%
Engine & Cooling
75
7.9%
Other & Unspecified
39
4.1%
Lights
30
3.2%
Seat Belts
20
2.1%