2014 Chevrolet Cruze vs 2014 Volkswagen Passat
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Chevrolet Cruze | 2014 Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 702 | 594 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,917 | 1,565 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 70 | 19 |
| Fire reports | 17 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–32 | 23–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 55,400 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Cruze | Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 77 | 354 |
| Engine | 217 | 77 |
| Electrical System | 187 | 74 |
| Steering | 93 | 44 |
| Power Train | 97 | 37 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 59 | 47 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 69 | 7 |
| Visibility/wiper | 42 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 61 | 17 |
| Stalling | 45 | 24 |
| Overheating | 42 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 29 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 21 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 19 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 17 | 7 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 8 | 0 |
2014 Chevrolet Cruze
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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.