2001 Hyundai Elantra 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 Hyundai Elantra | 2001 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 315 | 668 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 102 | 240 |
| Investigations | 3 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 71 | 40 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 12 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25 | 19–38 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 73,500 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 118 | 97 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 117 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | 109 |
| Suspension | 81 | 10 |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 80 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 21 | 67 |
| Visibility | 17 | 69 |
| Power Train | 16 | 62 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 48 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 43 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 18 | 13 |
| Electrical failures | 13 | 0 |
| Stalling | 12 | 52 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 46 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 15 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
2001 Hyundai Elantra
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.