Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen vs Infiniti FX35
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 Sportwagen | Infiniti FX35 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 234 | 578 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2014 | 2002–2013 |
| Worst model year | 2014 | 2005 |
| Best model year | 2009 | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 8 | 31 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 5 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 20 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.7% | 10% |
Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen by year
What breaks
Electrical System
38
16.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
34
14.5%
Suspension
24
10.3%
Brakes
23
9.8%
Engine & Cooling
21
9.0%
Other & Unspecified
21
9.0%
Airbags
20
8.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
5.6%
Infiniti FX35 by year
What breaks
Airbags
108
18.7%
Other & Unspecified
64
11.1%
Electrical System
62
10.7%
Body & Structure
59
10.2%
Doors, Latches & Locks
55
9.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
36
6.2%
Engine & Cooling
34
5.9%
Brakes
26
4.5%