2007 Toyota Corolla vs 2007 Volkswagen GTI
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Toyota Corolla | 2007 Volkswagen GTI |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 836 | 77 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 143 | 378 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 129 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–31 | 24–25 |
| Median reported mileage | 49,000 mi | 34,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Corolla | Volkswagen GTI |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 436 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 89 | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 95 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 68 | 7 |
| Power Train | 26 | 40 |
| Steering | 43 | 0 |
| Engine | 33 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 75 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 49 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 24 | 9 |
| Airbag warning light | 21 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 0 |
2007 Toyota Corolla
2007 Volkswagen GTI
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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.