Volkswagen Taos vs Saturn LS
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 | Saturn LS |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 783 | 1,885 |
| Model years covered | 2022–2026 | 2000–2004 |
| Worst model year | 2022 | 2001 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 2000 |
| Crashes reported | 17 | 49 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 49 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 38 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 5 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 2.6% | 7.5% |
Volkswagen Taos by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
209
26.7%
Brakes
115
14.7%
Electrical System
94
12.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
82
10.5%
Other & Unspecified
71
9.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
65
8.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
31
4.0%
Saturn LS by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
745
39.5%
Electrical System
258
13.7%
Lights
213
11.3%
Steering
86
4.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
83
4.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
80
4.2%
Suspension
78
4.1%
Brakes
70
3.7%