Volkswagen Passat Wagon vs GMC Envoy Denali
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 Passat Wagon | GMC Envoy Denali |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 69 | 172 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2010 | 2006–2007 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 6 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 1 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 26.1% | 4.7% |
Volkswagen Passat Wagon by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
22
31.9%
Airbags
10
14.5%
Engine & Cooling
9
13.0%
Electrical System
9
13.0%
Brakes
4
5.8%
Body & Structure
3
4.3%
Steering
2
2.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
2.9%
GMC Envoy Denali by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
36
20.9%
Electrical System
30
17.4%
Engine & Cooling
22
12.8%
Lights
22
12.8%
Suspension
15
8.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
4.7%
Stability & Traction Control
7
4.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
6
3.5%