Toyota Camry vs Volkswagen Jetta
The Volkswagen Jetta is more fuel-efficient at 32 MPG combined, against 25 MPG for the Toyota Camry. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Toyota Camry | Volkswagen Jetta | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,616 | 1,277 |
| Most reported problem | Cruise control | Fuel system |
| Crashes and fires | 204 and 27 | 53 and 10 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 51,000 miles | 67,000 miles |
| Recalls | 10 | 6 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 25 MPG | 32 MPG |
| City and highway | 21 and 31 | 29 and 37 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,700 | $3,000 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,616 complaints for the Toyota Camry and 1,277 for the Volkswagen Jetta. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 10 for the Toyota Camry, 6 for the Volkswagen Jetta.