2000 Buick Regal vs 2000 Volkswagen Passat
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.
| Metric | 2000 Buick Regal | 2000 Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 184 | 507 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 337 | 196 |
| Investigations | 3 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 30 | 25 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 97,579 mi | 69,600 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Regal | Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 160 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 35 | 94 |
| Electrical System | 42 | 43 |
| Steering | 30 | 25 |
| Suspension | 9 | 36 |
| Air Bags | 21 | 17 |
| Engine | 28 | 8 |
| Visibility | 10 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 14 | 6 |
| Stalling | 12 | 25 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 20 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 13 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
2000 Buick Regal
2000 Volkswagen Passat
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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.