2011 Chevrolet Volt vs 2011 Volkswagen Jetta
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 | 2011 Chevrolet Volt | 2011 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 49 | 606 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,713 | 1,329 |
| Investigations | 2 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 37 | 25–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,500 mi | 51,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Volt | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 23 | 185 |
| Engine | 4 | 90 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 77 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 0 | 82 |
| Power Train | 3 | 54 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 36 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 41 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 24 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 13 |
| Stalling | 0 | 111 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 42 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 38 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 20 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 15 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 8 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 5 |
2011 Chevrolet Volt
2011 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.