2017 Chevrolet Cruze vs 2017 Volkswagen Golf
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 | 2017 Chevrolet Cruze | 2017 Volkswagen Golf |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 201 | 115 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,231 | 684 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 32–37 | 29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 30,000 mi | 24,307 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Cruze | Volkswagen Golf |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 73 | 18 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 15 | 51 |
| Power Train | 39 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 33 | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 5 |
| Structure | 16 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 28 | 7 |
| Stalling | 22 | 6 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 12 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 6 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
2017 Chevrolet Cruze
2017 Volkswagen Golf
Compare all Chevrolet Cruze vs Volkswagen Golf years →
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.