2010 Acura TSX vs 2010 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 | 2010 Acura TSX | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 63 | 852 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 57 | 1,126 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–25 | 25–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 29,000 mi | 56,309 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura TSX | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 233 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 0 | 166 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 122 |
| Engine | 4 | 117 |
| Power Train | 2 | 111 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 71 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 43 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 31 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 215 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 76 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 76 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 45 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 16 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 13 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 12 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 12 |
2010 Acura TSX
2010 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.