Volkswagen Volkswagen vs Porsche Boxster
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 | Porsche Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 89 | 221 |
| Model years covered | 1965–2003 | 1989–2015 |
| Worst model year | 2001 | 2003 |
| Best model year | 1997 | 2005 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 10 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9% | 8.6% |
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%
Porsche Boxster by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
59
26.7%
Airbags
31
14.0%
Electrical System
26
11.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
20
9.0%
Body & Structure
20
9.0%
Seat Belts
11
5.0%
Brakes
9
4.1%
Suspension
9
4.1%