Volkswagen Taos vs Saturn Outlook
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 Outlook |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 783 | 1,939 |
| Model years covered | 2022–2026 | 2007–2010 |
| Worst model year | 2022 | 2008 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 17 | 25 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 51 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 23 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Lights |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 2.6% | 5.1% |
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 Outlook by year
What breaks
Lights
485
25.0%
Electrical System
330
17.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
275
14.2%
Airbags
193
10.0%
Steering
156
8.0%
Engine & Cooling
105
5.4%
Body & Structure
89
4.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
61
3.1%