2012 Honda Insight vs 2012 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 | 2012 Honda Insight | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 59 | 499 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 73 | 1,479 |
| Investigations | 1 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 41 | 25–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 69,500 mi | 58,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Insight | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 138 |
| Engine | 36 | 84 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 47 |
| Power Train | 1 | 46 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 34 |
| Steering | 0 | 41 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 34 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 0 | 24 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 22 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 54 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 26 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 19 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 7 |
2012 Honda Insight
2012 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.