2009 Chevrolet Aveo vs 2009 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 | 2009 Chevrolet Aveo | 2009 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 169 | 888 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 916 | 1,054 |
| Investigations | 0 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 31 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–30 | 24–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 45,000 mi | 63,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Aveo | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Diesel | 0 | 195 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 165 |
| Electrical System | 50 | 107 |
| Power Train | 14 | 141 |
| Engine | 36 | 95 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 102 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 29 | 72 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 93 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 30 | 188 |
| Check engine light | 16 | 71 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 14 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 31 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 16 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 89 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 14 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 10 |
2009 Chevrolet Aveo
2009 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.