2010 Suzuki SX4 vs 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
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 | 2010 Suzuki SX4 | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 21 | 852 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 7 | 1,126 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–28 | 25–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 56,309 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Suzuki SX4 | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 233 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 0 | 166 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 122 |
| Engine | 1 | 117 |
| Power Train | 1 | 111 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 71 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 43 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 31 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 215 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 76 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 76 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 45 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 16 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 13 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 12 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 12 |
2010 Suzuki SX4
2010 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.