Volkswagen Rabbit vs Saab 9-5
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 | Saab 9-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 267 | 662 |
| Model years covered | 1980–2009 | 1998–2011 |
| Worst model year | 2009 | 2001 |
| Best model year | 2006 | 2011 |
| Crashes reported | 19 | 13 |
| Fires reported | 20 | 23 |
| Injuries reported | 10 | 10 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 18.7% | 6.9% |
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%
Saab 9-5 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
306
46.2%
Engine & Cooling
76
11.5%
Airbags
61
9.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
52
7.9%
Brakes
36
5.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
16
2.4%
Lights
13
2.0%
Tires
13
2.0%