Volkswagen Golf R vs Dodge Stealth
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 Golf R | Dodge Stealth |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 120 | 300 |
| Model years covered | 2012–2026 | 1991–1997 |
| Worst model year | 2017 | 1993 |
| Best model year | 2024 | 1995 |
| Crashes reported | 3 | 9 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 6 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.8% | 8.7% |
Volkswagen Golf R by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
22
18.3%
Electrical System
15
12.5%
Brakes
15
12.5%
Engine & Cooling
11
9.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
9.2%
Other & Unspecified
11
9.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
8
6.7%
Steering
4
3.3%
Dodge Stealth by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
131
43.7%
Seat Belts
52
17.3%
Brakes
20
6.7%
Airbags
19
6.3%
Engine & Cooling
17
5.7%
Electrical System
11
3.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
11
3.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
8
2.7%