2019 Volkswagen Jetta vs 2019 Volvo S60
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 | 2019 Volkswagen Jetta | 2019 Volvo S60 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 543 | 24 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 750 | 274 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 34 | 25–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 10,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volkswagen Jetta | Volvo S60 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 162 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 152 | 5 |
| Engine | 146 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 26 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 25 | 0 |
| Structure | 22 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 16 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 79 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 24 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 23 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 20 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 0 |
2019 Volkswagen Jetta
2019 Volvo S60
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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.