FaultScore

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid vs Dodge Nitro 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 Jetta Hybrid Dodge Nitro 4X4
Complaints on file 138 342
Model years covered 2013–2016 2007–2009
Worst model year
Best model year
Crashes reported 7 5
Fires reported 0 7
Injuries reported 3 5
Deaths reported 0 0
Most complained-about part Transmission & Drivetrain Electrical System
Share of complaints involving harm 7.2% 5%

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks

Engine & Cooling 18 13.0%
Electrical System 13 9.4%
Brakes 11 8.0%
Fuel & Propulsion 7 5.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control 5 3.6%
Airbags 4 2.9%
Steering 2 1.4%

Dodge Nitro 4X4 by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks

Engine & Cooling 24 7.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain 21 6.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 20 5.8%
Brakes 19 5.6%
Doors, Latches & Locks 12 3.5%