2002 Hyundai Elantra vs 2002 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 | 2002 Hyundai Elantra | 2002 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 342 | 702 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 77 | 242 |
| Investigations | 3 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 58 | 31 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 71 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25 | 19–39 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 72,000 mi | 54,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 70 | 108 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 148 |
| Power Train | 17 | 103 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 104 |
| Suspension | 95 | 10 |
| Seats | 4 | 101 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 32 | 46 |
| Exterior Lighting | 18 | 50 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 59 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 24 | 0 |
| Stalling | 18 | 50 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 22 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 26 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
2002 Hyundai Elantra
2002 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.