Volkswagen Volkswagen vs Blue Bird ALL American
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 Volkswagen | Blue Bird ALL American |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 89 | 222 |
| Model years covered | 1965–2003 | 1992–2019 |
| Worst model year | 2001 | — |
| Best model year | 1997 | — |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 0 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 0 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9% | 0.9% |
Volkswagen Volkswagen by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
18
20.2%
Electrical System
16
18.0%
Brakes
10
11.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
10.1%
Tires
6
6.7%
Equipment & Accessories
5
5.6%
Airbags
3
3.4%
Suspension
3
3.4%
Blue Bird ALL American by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
63
28.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
46
20.7%
Body & Structure
32
14.4%
Steering
29
13.1%
Electrical System
26
11.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
9
4.1%
Brakes
8
3.6%
Seats
4
1.8%