2006 Toyota Prius vs 2006 Volkswagen Passat
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 | 2006 Toyota Prius | 2006 Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,439 | 576 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 210 | 521 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 82 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 46 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,000 mi | 65,831 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Prius | Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 941 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 152 | 79 |
| Air Bags | 30 | 148 |
| Steering | 22 | 112 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 94 | 26 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 84 | 32 |
| Engine | 25 | 64 |
| Service Brakes | 73 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 51 | 64 |
| Brake problems | 41 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 30 | 25 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 37 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 24 |
| Overheating | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 13 |
2006 Toyota Prius
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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.