2009 Dodge Challenger vs 2009 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 | 2009 Dodge Challenger | 2009 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 132 | 888 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 46 | 1,054 |
| Investigations | 1 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 31 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–20 | 24–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 31,000 mi | 63,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Challenger | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Diesel | 0 | 195 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 165 |
| Power Train | 27 | 141 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 107 |
| Engine | 26 | 95 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 102 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 0 | 93 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 72 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 24 | 188 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 89 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 71 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 31 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 16 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 14 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 14 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 10 |
2009 Dodge Challenger
2009 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.