2018 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Engine Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine Issues in the 2018 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
2 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Engine Complaints
On Monday [XXX] my 2018 VW Jetta S started gushing gas from the bottom of the car. I immediately pulled over and called AAA to have my car towed to my nearest VW dealer which was National City Volkswagen 3131 Mile of Car National City, Ca. The issue my car was having looked similar to a recall due to fuel rails coming loose. My car ended up having faulty gas rails which is part of a recall for my vehicle. I was told it was already corrected 4 years ago so i had to pay out of pocket for it. Yet the repairs or corrected recall are not on the carfax, for one. And for two, I did not own the car when said repairs were completed and I cannot find any record of it. I believe VW is still responsible for this as it is the same parts that...
On or about January 24, 2023, Found oil leak and heard noise from engine. No warning lamps or messages prior, mechanic diagnosed and found cam phaser cover bolts loose and leaking. He had to re-torque bolts and check engine. Leaking stopped. Mechanic said they should not have come loose and if bolts came anymore loose, they could have caused serious problems with timing and engine.
Other 2018 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Problem Areas
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Air Bags
6 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Electrical System
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Tiresbead
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint