2013 Toyota Prius C vs 2013 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 | 2013 Toyota Prius C | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 56 | 515 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 379 | 1,531 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 50 | 25–44 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 66,650 mi | 59,811 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Prius C | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 22 | 148 |
| Power Train | 3 | 140 |
| Engine | 7 | 112 |
| Steering | 3 | 37 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 34 |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 22 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 30 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 8 | 57 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 38 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 40 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 14 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 10 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 9 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
2013 Toyota Prius C
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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.