Volkswagen EOS vs Subaru Ascent
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 EOS | Subaru Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 550 | 1,348 |
| Model years covered | 2007–2016 | 2019–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2009 | 2019 |
| Best model year | 2010 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 24 | 65 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 25 |
| Injuries reported | 12 | 32 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.6% | 9.1% |
Volkswagen EOS by year
What breaks
Airbags
168
30.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
102
18.5%
Engine & Cooling
56
10.2%
Electrical System
51
9.3%
Brakes
34
6.2%
Other & Unspecified
28
5.1%
Body & Structure
19
3.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
17
3.1%
Subaru Ascent by year
What breaks
Electrical System
292
21.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
206
15.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
185
13.7%
Other & Unspecified
154
11.4%
Engine & Cooling
106
7.9%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
104
7.7%
Brakes
87
6.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
38
2.8%