2001 Toyota Camry vs 2001 Volkswagen Passat
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 Toyota Camry | 2001 Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 272 | 430 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 128 | 207 |
| Investigations | 1 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 70 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 11 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–24 | 19–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,000 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Camry | Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 47 | 92 |
| Electrical System | 20 | 73 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 46 | 19 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 | 48 |
| Air Bags | 38 | 26 |
| Power Train | 15 | 34 |
| Suspension | 22 | 25 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 30 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 28 |
| Vibration / shaking | 17 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 11 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 14 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 9 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 9 |
2001 Toyota Camry
2001 Volkswagen Passat
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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.