Volkswagen Beetle Convertible vs Lexus SC430
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 | Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | Lexus SC430 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 48 | 120 |
| Model years covered | 2013–2019 | 2002–2008 |
| Worst model year | — | 2002 |
| Best model year | — | 2007 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 14 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 6 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 0% | 16.7% |
Volkswagen Beetle Convertible by year
What breaks
Airbags
34
70.8%
Electrical System
4
8.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
2
4.2%
Engine & Cooling
1
2.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1
2.1%
Steering
1
2.1%
Brakes
1
2.1%
Lights
1
2.1%
Lexus SC430 by year
What breaks
Airbags
63
52.5%
Tires
8
6.7%
Brakes
7
5.8%
Suspension
7
5.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
7
5.8%
Body & Structure
4
3.3%
Wheels
4
3.3%
Electrical System
3
2.5%