Toyota Matrix vs Volkswagen Tiguan
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 Matrix | Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,422 | 3,473 |
| Model years covered | 2002–2012 | 2009–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2009 | 2018 |
| Best model year | 2011 | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 170 | 105 |
| Fires reported | 14 | 38 |
| Injuries reported | 86 | 72 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 19.1% | 6.2% |
Toyota Matrix by year
What breaks
Airbags
409
28.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
181
12.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
145
10.2%
Engine & Cooling
136
9.6%
Electrical System
99
7.0%
Brakes
73
5.1%
Tires
70
4.9%
Steering
55
3.9%
Volkswagen Tiguan by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
708
20.4%
Electrical System
519
14.9%
Other & Unspecified
372
10.7%
Airbags
319
9.2%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
264
7.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
204
5.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
193
5.6%
Steering
184
5.3%