Volkswagen Rabbit vs Jaguar S-Type
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 Rabbit | Jaguar S-Type |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 267 | 656 |
| Model years covered | 1980–2009 | 2000–2008 |
| Worst model year | 2009 | 2003 |
| Best model year | 2006 | 2002 |
| Crashes reported | 19 | 79 |
| Fires reported | 20 | 12 |
| Injuries reported | 10 | 33 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 18.7% | 19.2% |
Volkswagen Rabbit by year
What breaks
Brakes
60
22.5%
Electrical System
30
11.2%
Stability & Traction Control
27
10.1%
Engine & Cooling
19
7.1%
Airbags
18
6.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
18
6.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
17
6.4%
Steering
17
6.4%
Jaguar S-Type by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
97
14.8%
Brakes
83
12.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
68
10.4%
Suspension
64
9.8%
Engine & Cooling
62
9.5%
Electrical System
53
8.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
45
6.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
40
6.1%