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2013 Ford Fiesta vs 2013 Volkswagen Eos

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.

Metric2013 Ford Fiesta2013 Volkswagen Eos
NHTSA complaints66726
Recall campaigns34
Service bulletins (TSBs)89979
Investigations33
Crash reports120
Fire reports41
NCAP overall rating4/5
EPA MPG (combined)3225
Median reported mileage36,003 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord FiestaVolkswagen Eos
Power Train3911
Engine1093
Structure780
Electrical System624
Latches/locks/linkages470
Vehicle Speed Control430
Air Bags1319
Fuel/propulsion System140

Symptoms owners describe

Hesitation / surging1240
Vibration / shaking1170
Stalling810
Check engine light380
Shifting problems380
Loss of power280
Clunking / rattling250
Rust / corrosion120

Compare all Ford Fiesta vs Volkswagen Eos years →

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.