2007 Toyota Prius vs 2007 Volkswagen Passat
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 Prius | 2007 Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,003 | 262 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 219 | 540 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 124 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 46 | 20–24 |
| Median reported mileage | 52,000 mi | 73,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Prius | Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1,060 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 248 | 34 |
| Structure | 184 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 50 | 106 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 145 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 127 | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 124 | 7 |
| Engine | 37 | 28 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 58 | 0 |
| Stalling | 51 | 26 |
| Hesitation / surging | 51 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 19 | 10 |
| Electrical failures | 19 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 17 | 17 |
| Rust / corrosion | 13 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
2007 Toyota Prius
2007 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.