2004 Honda Civic vs 2004 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 | 2004 Honda Civic | 2004 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 350 | 231 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 244 | 254 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 47 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 20 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–41 | 22–36 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 85,000 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 133 | 21 |
| Power Train | 56 | 35 |
| Electrical System | 32 | 36 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 37 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 | 7 |
| Seats | 7 | 22 |
| Seat Belts | 20 | 6 |
| Structure | 17 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 40 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 0 |
| Stalling | 15 | 23 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 8 |
| Shifting problems | 9 | 0 |
| Overheating | 0 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 8 |
2004 Honda Civic
2004 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.