2009 Honda Accord vs 2009 Volkswagen GTI
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 | 2009 Honda Accord | 2009 Volkswagen GTI |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 720 | 167 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 101 | 596 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 47 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–25 | 25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 36,750 mi | 74,950 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Volkswagen GTI |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 160 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 142 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 51 | 94 |
| Engine | 111 | 15 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 | 69 |
| Electrical System | 43 | 31 |
| Power Train | 35 | 32 |
| Steering | 30 | 20 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 50 | 0 |
| Stalling | 40 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 31 | 22 |
| Clunking / rattling | 26 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 24 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 15 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 13 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 11 | 0 |
2009 Honda Accord
2009 Volkswagen GTI
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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.