Volkswagen Passat Wagon vs Mini Cooper Clubman
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 | Mini Cooper Clubman |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 69 | 172 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2010 | 2008–2014 |
| Worst model year | — | 2010 |
| Best model year | — | 2011 |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 0 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 12 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 1 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 26.1% | 7.6% |
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%
Mini Cooper Clubman by year
What breaks
Electrical System
44
25.6%
Engine & Cooling
36
20.9%
Airbags
36
20.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
8
4.7%
Seats
8
4.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
4.1%
Lights
7
4.1%
Other & Unspecified
7
4.1%