Volkswagen Cabrio vs Polestar Polestar 2
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 Cabrio | Polestar Polestar 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 302 | 750 |
| Model years covered | 1989–2002 | 2021–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2001 | 2022 |
| Best model year | 1995 | 2023 |
| Crashes reported | 34 | 14 |
| Fires reported | 22 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 27 | 6 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 27.5% | 2.7% |
Volkswagen Cabrio by year
What breaks
Electrical System
51
16.9%
Engine & Cooling
36
11.9%
Brakes
29
9.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
26
8.6%
Airbags
22
7.3%
Body & Structure
20
6.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
19
6.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
18
6.0%
Polestar Polestar 2 by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
489
65.2%
Other & Unspecified
66
8.8%
Electrical System
65
8.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
44
5.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
15
2.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
10
1.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
1.2%
Suspension
9
1.2%