2017 Chevrolet Volt vs 2017 Volkswagen Jetta
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 | 2017 Chevrolet Volt | 2017 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 697 | 159 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,171 | 664 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 18 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 42 | 27–33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 36,925 mi | 38,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Volt | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 310 | 33 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 233 | 29 |
| Power Train | 219 | 15 |
| Engine | 182 | 32 |
| Service Brakes | 27 | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 | 7 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 21 |
| Steering | 16 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 124 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 63 | 7 |
| Stalling | 40 | 11 |
| Won’t start | 20 | 0 |
| Overheating | 20 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
2017 Chevrolet Volt
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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.