2000 Oldsmobile Alero vs 2000 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 | 2000 Oldsmobile Alero | 2000 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 557 | 439 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 367 | 236 |
| Investigations | 5 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 19–38 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,500 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Oldsmobile Alero | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 81 | 121 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 130 | 41 |
| Exterior Lighting | 131 | 34 |
| Electrical System | 89 | 60 |
| Visibility | 49 | 77 |
| Air Bags | 27 | 41 |
| Power Train | 25 | 37 |
| Structure | 29 | 20 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 46 | 7 |
| Stalling | 40 | 41 |
| Won’t start | 13 | 0 |
| Overheating | 13 | 10 |
| Rust / corrosion | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 8 |
| Water leaks | 8 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
2000 Oldsmobile Alero
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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.