2014 Honda Civic vs 2014 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 | 2014 Honda Civic | 2014 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 290 | 386 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 109 | 1,535 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 30 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–44 | 25–44 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | 57,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 98 | 73 |
| Electrical System | 38 | 94 |
| Engine | 22 | 108 |
| Air Bags | 57 | 37 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 38 |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 18 |
| Steering | 15 | 17 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 24 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 21 | 40 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 8 |
| Airbag warning light | 11 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 24 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 8 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 7 |
2014 Honda Civic
2014 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.