Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen vs Jeep Patriot 4X4
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 Sportwagen | Jeep Patriot 4X4 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 246 | 602 |
| Model years covered | 2013–2019 | 2007–2010 |
| Worst model year | 2015 | 2008 |
| Best model year | 2019 | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 18 | 15 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 16 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 14.6% | 4.2% |
Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen by year
What breaks
Electrical System
37
15.0%
Airbags
37
15.0%
Other & Unspecified
32
13.0%
Engine & Cooling
27
11.0%
Suspension
27
11.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
23
9.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
14
5.7%
Body & Structure
14
5.7%
Jeep Patriot 4X4 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
118
19.6%
Suspension
117
19.4%
Engine & Cooling
63
10.5%
Steering
56
9.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
52
8.6%
Body & Structure
49
8.1%
Electrical System
32
5.3%
Brakes
20
3.3%