Smart Fortwo Cabrio vs Volkswagen Volkswagen
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 | Smart Fortwo Cabrio | Volkswagen Volkswagen |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 36 | 89 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2009 | 1965–2003 |
| Worst model year | — | 2001 |
| Best model year | — | 1997 |
| Crashes reported | 3 | 5 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 2 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 30.6% | 9% |
Smart Fortwo Cabrio by year
What breaks
Electrical System
11
30.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
22.2%
Engine & Cooling
3
8.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
3
8.3%
Body & Structure
2
5.6%
Seat Belts
2
5.6%
Airbags
1
2.8%
Lights
1
2.8%
Volkswagen Volkswagen by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
18
20.2%
Electrical System
16
18.0%
Brakes
10
11.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
10.1%
Tires
6
6.7%
Equipment & Accessories
5
5.6%
Airbags
3
3.4%
Suspension
3
3.4%