Volkswagen Tiguan vs Nissan Sentra
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 Tiguan | Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 3,473 | 8,300 |
| Model years covered | 2009–2026 | 1982–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2018 | 2015 |
| Best model year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Crashes reported | 105 | 865 |
| Fires reported | 38 | 167 |
| Injuries reported | 72 | 548 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 16 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6.2% | 19.2% |
Volkswagen Tiguan by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
708
20.4%
Electrical System
519
14.9%
Other & Unspecified
372
10.7%
Airbags
319
9.2%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
264
7.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
204
5.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
193
5.6%
Steering
184
5.3%
Nissan Sentra by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
1,360
16.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1,295
15.6%
Electrical System
847
10.2%
Airbags
796
9.6%
Brakes
621
7.5%
Other & Unspecified
595
7.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
426
5.1%
Steering
342
4.1%