2013 Chevrolet Sonic vs 2013 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 | 2013 Chevrolet Sonic | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 217 | 515 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,723 | 1,531 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–32 | 25–44 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 52,861 mi | 59,811 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Sonic | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 56 | 148 |
| Power Train | 38 | 140 |
| Engine | 55 | 112 |
| Air Bags | 25 | 30 |
| Steering | 13 | 37 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 34 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 22 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 19 | 40 |
| Stalling | 10 | 57 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 14 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 6 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 38 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 9 |
2013 Chevrolet Sonic
2013 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.