2009 Toyota Camry vs 2009 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 | 2009 Toyota Camry | 2009 Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,290 | 146 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 425 | 749 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 150 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 19 | 12 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–34 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,000 mi | 79,913 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Camry | Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 266 | 2 |
| Engine | 207 | 60 |
| Structure | 223 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 81 | 18 |
| Visibility/wiper | 92 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 66 | 12 |
| Suspension | 70 | 4 |
| Steering | 47 | 20 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 96 | 0 |
| Stalling | 43 | 27 |
| Hesitation / surging | 35 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 25 | 9 |
| Clunking / rattling | 15 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 12 |
| Brake problems | 13 | 0 |
| Overheating | 13 | 0 |
2009 Toyota Camry
2009 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.