Volkswagen Passat Wagon vs Pontiac Lemans
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 | Pontiac Lemans |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 69 | 172 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2010 | 1977–1993 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 16 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 12 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Seat Belts |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 26.1% | 19.8% |
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%
Pontiac Lemans by year
What breaks
Seat Belts
56
32.6%
Brakes
32
18.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
15
8.7%
Electrical System
13
7.6%
Engine & Cooling
11
6.4%
Suspension
6
3.5%
Lights
6
3.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
5
2.9%