Nissan 350Z vs Volkswagen Golf
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 350Z | Volkswagen Golf |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 815 | 2,009 |
| Model years covered | 2003–2009 | 1985–2023 |
| Worst model year | 2004 | 2015 |
| Best model year | 2008 | 2021 |
| Crashes reported | 42 | 77 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 44 |
| Injuries reported | 28 | 74 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Suspension | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.4% | 9.8% |
Nissan 350Z by year
What breaks
Suspension
149
18.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
143
17.5%
Engine & Cooling
119
14.6%
Tires
112
13.7%
Airbags
89
10.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
39
4.8%
Wheels
34
4.2%
Electrical System
24
2.9%
Volkswagen Golf by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
312
15.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
309
15.4%
Electrical System
212
10.6%
Airbags
195
9.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
158
7.9%
Other & Unspecified
111
5.5%
Brakes
100
5.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
97
4.8%