2007 Toyota Camry vs 2007 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 | 2007 Toyota Camry | 2007 Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,885 | 262 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 379 | 540 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 270 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 63 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–34 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,000 mi | 73,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Camry | Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 510 | 7 |
| Structure | 403 | 5 |
| Engine | 377 | 28 |
| Visibility | 323 | 3 |
| Power Train | 266 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 230 | 34 |
| Air Bags | 137 | 106 |
| Service Brakes | 228 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 271 | 5 |
| Oil consumption | 189 | 0 |
| Stalling | 105 | 26 |
| Vibration / shaking | 61 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 57 | 17 |
| Clunking / rattling | 43 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 28 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 18 | 10 |
2007 Toyota Camry
2007 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.