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RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

2018 Toyota C-HR vs 2018 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.

Metric2018 Toyota C-HR2018 Volkswagen Jetta
NHTSA complaints30231
Recall campaigns12
Service bulletins (TSBs)153649
Investigations00
Crash reports91
Fire reports00
NCAP overall rating5/5
EPA MPG (combined)2927–33
Median reported incident mileage52,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentToyota C-HRVolkswagen Jetta
Power Train1985
Engine372
Electrical System263
Service Brakes201
Forward Collision Avoidance180
Air Bags56
Fuel/propulsion System36
Lane Departure40

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling100
Vibration / shaking100
Check engine light70
Clunking / rattling70
Loss of power50

Compare all Toyota C-HR vs Volkswagen Jetta 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.