Volkswagen Vanagon vs Buick Envista
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 Vanagon | Buick Envista |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 57 | 142 |
| Model years covered | 1981–1991 | 2024–2026 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 4 |
| Fires reported | 12 | 5 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 3 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 24.6% | 8.5% |
Volkswagen Vanagon by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
23
40.4%
Engine & Cooling
11
19.3%
Electrical System
6
10.5%
Equipment & Accessories
6
10.5%
Tires
4
7.0%
Seat Belts
2
3.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1
1.8%
Body & Structure
1
1.8%
Buick Envista by year
What breaks
Electrical System
41
28.9%
Other & Unspecified
26
18.3%
Engine & Cooling
15
10.6%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
11
7.7%
Brakes
10
7.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
9
6.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
6
4.2%
Steering
5
3.5%