2013 Chevrolet Volt 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 Volt | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 308 | 515 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,950 | 1,531 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 37 | 25–44 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,000 mi | 59,811 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Volt | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 63 | 148 |
| Air Bags | 161 | 30 |
| Power Train | 24 | 140 |
| Engine | 37 | 112 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 53 | 34 |
| Steering | 5 | 37 |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 22 |
| Seats | 31 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 52 | 9 |
| Stalling | 11 | 57 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 40 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 38 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 14 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 10 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
2013 Chevrolet Volt
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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.