VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Reliability Overview
The VOLKSWAGEN JETTA has been produced from 1980 to 2026. Over 47 model years, NHTSA has received 13,715 complaints and issued 226 recall campaigns for this model.
47
Model Years
13,715
Complaints
226
Recalls
1980–2026
Year Range
Complaints by Model Year
2026 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 3
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2025 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 13
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
Top Issue: fuelpropulsion-system
2024 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 39
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2023 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 53
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2022 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 55
Recalls: 1
★★★★★
Top Issue: service-brakes
2021 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 90
Recalls: 4
★★★★★
Top Issue: service-brakes
2020 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 75
Recalls: 6
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2019 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 754
Recalls: 11
★★★★★
Top Issue: power-train
2018 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 34
Recalls: 3
★★★★★
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2017 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 244
Recalls: 7
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2016 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 248
Recalls: 5
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2015 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 283
Recalls: 8
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 551
Recalls: 5
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 734
Recalls: 6
★★★★☆
Top Issue: electrical-system
2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 691
Recalls: 8
★★★★☆
Top Issue: electrical-system
2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 880
Recalls: 10
★★★★☆
Top Issue: electrical-system
2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 1,184
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 1,270
Recalls: 7
No rating
Top Issue: fuel-system-diesel
2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 248
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 280
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 792
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 354
Recalls: 7
No rating
Top Issue: power-train
2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 295
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 552
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: seatsfront-assemblyseat-heatercooler
2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 885
Recalls: 7
No rating
Top Issue: seatsfront-assemblyseat-heatercooler
2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 862
Recalls: 7
No rating
Top Issue: air-bagssidewindow
2000 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 633
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: visibilitypower-window-devices-and-controls
1999 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 488
Recalls: 7
No rating
Top Issue: visibilitypower-window-devices-and-controls
1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 253
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: visibilitypower-window-devices-and-controls
1997 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 100
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: visibilitypower-window-devices-and-controls
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 36
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: visibilitypower-window-devices-and-controls
1995 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 338
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1994 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 167
Recalls: 7
No rating
Top Issue: equipmentmechanicalaccessory-scissorscrewbottle-jacklift
1993 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 22
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1992 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 33
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline
1991 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 38
Recalls: 7
No rating
Top Issue: visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac-systemheater-core
1990 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 29
Recalls: 7
No rating
Top Issue: visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac-systemheater-core
1989 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 28
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: seat-beltsfront
1988 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 23
Recalls: 8
No rating
Top Issue: structurebodydoor
1987 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 21
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac-systemheater-core
1986 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 18
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: fuel-system-gasolinedeliveryfuel-pump
1985 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 18
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: power-trainclutch-assemblypedalhand-levermotorcycle
1984 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: structurebody
1983 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 2
No rating
1982 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 2
No rating
1981 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 4
No rating
1980 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 2
No rating
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 | ★★★★★ | fuelpropulsion-system |
| 2024 | 39 | 0 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2023 | 53 | 0 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2022 | 55 | 1 | ★★★★★ | service-brakes |
| 2021 | 90 | 4 | ★★★★★ | service-brakes |
| 2020 | 75 | 6 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2019 | 754 | 11 | ★★★★★ | power-train |
| 2018 | 34 | 3 | ★★★★★ | unknown-or-other |
| 2017 | 244 | 7 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2016 | 248 | 5 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2015 | 283 | 8 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2014 | 551 | 5 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2013 | 734 | 6 | ★★★★☆ | electrical-system |
| 2012 | 691 | 8 | ★★★★☆ | electrical-system |
| 2011 | 880 | 10 | ★★★★☆ | electrical-system |
| 2010 | 1,184 | 5 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2009 | 1,270 | 7 | N/A | fuel-system-diesel |
| 2008 | 248 | 6 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2007 | 280 | 6 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2006 | 792 | 6 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2005 | 354 | 7 | N/A | power-train |
| 2004 | 295 | 5 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2003 | 552 | 4 | N/A | seatsfront-assemblyseat-heatercooler |
| 2002 | 885 | 7 | N/A | seatsfront-assemblyseat-heatercooler |
| 2001 | 862 | 7 | N/A | air-bagssidewindow |
| 2000 | 633 | 5 | N/A | visibilitypower-window-devices-and-controls |
| 1999 | 488 | 7 | N/A | visibilitypower-window-devices-and-controls |
| 1998 | 253 | 3 | N/A | visibilitypower-window-devices-and-controls |
| 1997 | 100 | 2 | N/A | visibilitypower-window-devices-and-controls |
| 1996 | 36 | 2 | N/A | visibilitypower-window-devices-and-controls |
| 1995 | 338 | 6 | N/A | latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch |
| 1994 | 167 | 7 | N/A | equipmentmechanicalaccessory-scissorscrewbottle-jacklift |
| 1993 | 22 | 6 | N/A | latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch |
| 1992 | 33 | 4 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline |
| 1991 | 38 | 7 | N/A | visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac-systemheater-core |
| 1990 | 29 | 7 | N/A | visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac-systemheater-core |
| 1989 | 28 | 5 | N/A | seat-beltsfront |
| 1988 | 23 | 8 | N/A | structurebodydoor |
| 1987 | 21 | 4 | N/A | visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac-systemheater-core |
| 1986 | 18 | 3 | N/A | fuel-system-gasolinedeliveryfuel-pump |
| 1985 | 18 | 4 | N/A | power-trainclutch-assemblypedalhand-levermotorcycle |
| 1984 | 1 | 2 | N/A | structurebody |
| 1983 | 0 | 2 | N/A | — |
| 1982 | 0 | 2 | N/A | — |
| 1981 | 0 | 4 | N/A | — |
| 1980 | 0 | 2 | N/A | — |