Toyota Pickup 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 Pickup | Volkswagen Routan |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 514 | 1,249 |
| Model years covered | 1980–2002 | 2008–2014 |
| Worst model year | 1994 | 2009 |
| Best model year | 1995 | 2012 |
| Crashes reported | 43 | 23 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 16 |
| Injuries reported | 18 | 35 |
| Deaths reported | 6 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13.8% | 5.9% |
Toyota Pickup by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
83
16.1%
Body & Structure
81
15.8%
Seat Belts
51
9.9%
Tires
47
9.1%
Brakes
44
8.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
35
6.8%
Steering
34
6.6%
Suspension
29
5.6%
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%