Nissan 300ZX vs Volkswagen Touareg
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 | Volkswagen Touareg |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 386 | 945 |
| Model years covered | 1983–1996 | 2004–2017 |
| Worst model year | — | 2004 |
| Best model year | — | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 17 | 22 |
| Fires reported | 165 | 30 |
| Injuries reported | 16 | 30 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 51.6% | 8.7% |
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%
Volkswagen Touareg by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
152
16.1%
Engine & Cooling
134
14.2%
Electrical System
102
10.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
83
8.8%
Tires
54
5.7%
Airbags
53
5.6%
Steering
46
4.9%
Other & Unspecified
46
4.9%