Volkswagen Taos vs Buick Park Avenue
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 Taos | Buick Park Avenue |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 762 | 1,880 |
| Model years covered | 2022–2026 | 1984–2005 |
| Worst model year | 2022 | 1998 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 2005 |
| Crashes reported | 17 | 95 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 174 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 64 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 4 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 2.6% | 17.9% |
Volkswagen Taos by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
205
26.9%
Brakes
113
14.8%
Electrical System
91
11.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
80
10.5%
Other & Unspecified
69
9.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
65
8.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
29
3.8%
Buick Park Avenue by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
356
18.9%
Brakes
281
14.9%
Electrical System
198
10.5%
Seat Belts
142
7.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
117
6.2%
Steering
114
6.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
102
5.4%
Body & Structure
97
5.2%