Honda Accord vs Volkswagen Jetta GLI

On the federal record, the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI takes it: 79/100 against 33/100. Best-scoring model year of each, judged only on complaints and recalls filed with the United States safety regulator.

2011 Honda Accord

33/100
AVOID
  • 296 owner complaints on record
  • 19.73 complaints per year on the road
  • 9 recall campaigns, 8 severe

2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

79/100
BUY
  • 66 owner complaints on record
  • 13.2 complaints per year on the road
  • 0 recall campaigns, 0 severe

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