2011 Chevrolet Camaro vs 2011 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 | 2011 Chevrolet Camaro | 2011 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 194 | 606 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,748 | 1,329 |
| Investigations | 0 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–22 | 25–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 43,748 mi | 51,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Camaro | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 29 | 185 |
| Engine | 28 | 90 |
| Air Bags | 69 | 36 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 0 | 82 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 77 |
| Power Train | 18 | 54 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 41 |
| Steering | 14 | 23 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 27 | 13 |
| Stalling | 9 | 111 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 38 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 42 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 20 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 15 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 8 |
2011 Chevrolet Camaro
2011 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.