Toyota Celica vs Volkswagen Routan
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 | Toyota Celica | Volkswagen Routan |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 520 | 1,249 |
| Model years covered | 1974–2005 | 2008–2014 |
| Worst model year | 2000 | 2009 |
| Best model year | 1999 | 2012 |
| Crashes reported | 108 | 23 |
| Fires reported | 15 | 16 |
| Injuries reported | 65 | 35 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 36.7% | 5.9% |
Toyota Celica by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
94
18.1%
Airbags
85
16.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
48
9.2%
Seat Belts
46
8.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
39
7.5%
Body & Structure
31
6.0%
Brakes
29
5.6%
Tires
25
4.8%
Volkswagen Routan by year
What breaks
Electrical System
456
36.5%
Engine & Cooling
207
16.6%
Brakes
106
8.5%
Steering
76
6.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
70
5.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
61
4.9%
Other & Unspecified
57
4.6%
Stability & Traction Control
36
2.9%