2001 Chevrolet Cavalier vs 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2001 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 243 | 668 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 387 | 240 |
| Investigations | 2 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 40 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 12 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 19–38 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 51,250 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Cavalier | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 56 | 117 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 29 | 109 |
| Air Bags | 21 | 97 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 32 | 67 |
| Power Train | 34 | 62 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 80 |
| Visibility | 11 | 69 |
| Structure | 14 | 43 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 28 | 52 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 13 |
| Clunking / rattling | 12 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 7 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 46 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 15 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier
2001 Volkswagen Jetta
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.