Volkswagen NEW Beetle vs Dodge Dynasty
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 NEW Beetle | Dodge Dynasty |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 262 | 626 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2006 | 1988–1997 |
| Worst model year | 2001 | — |
| Best model year | 2004 | — |
| Crashes reported | 16 | 27 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 22 |
| Injuries reported | 16 | 25 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 15.6% | 11.8% |
Volkswagen NEW Beetle by year
What breaks
Electrical System
46
17.6%
Engine & Cooling
31
11.8%
Lights
29
11.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
27
10.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
23
8.8%
Airbags
19
7.3%
Brakes
17
6.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
12
4.6%
Dodge Dynasty by year
What breaks
Brakes
132
21.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
114
18.2%
Engine & Cooling
86
13.7%
Steering
65
10.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
53
8.5%
Electrical System
47
7.5%
Airbags
31
5.0%
Suspension
16
2.6%