2001 Audi A4 vs 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
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 | 2001 Audi A4 | 2001 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 131 | 668 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 105 | 240 |
| Investigations | 1 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 40 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 12 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–23 | 19–38 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 62,041 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A4 | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 35 | 117 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 31 | 109 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 97 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 28 | 67 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 80 |
| Visibility | 3 | 69 |
| Power Train | 5 | 62 |
| Structure | 1 | 43 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 52 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 18 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 46 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 13 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 11 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 11 |
2001 Audi A4
2001 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.