Worst 2016 Volkswagen Jetta Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 43 | 2 | 1 | 49,053 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 34 | 3 | — | 41,896 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 30 | 1 | 2 | 43,044 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 28 | 2 | 1 | 35,910 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 22 | 2 | — | 44,688 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 21 | 9 | — | 31,862 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 12 | 5 | — | 24,208 mi | |
| STEERING | 11 | — | — | 44,900 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 5 | — | 20,628 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 6 | — | 1 | 95,740 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 4 | — | — | 20,933 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | 2 | 1 | 33,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 4 | 1 | — | 33,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 3 | — | — | 42,914 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | 1 | 129,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 | — | — | 41,300 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 81,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | 1 | — | 11,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 90,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 71,000 mi | |
| FIRERELATED | 1 | — | 1 | 151,217 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 1 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 72,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 | — | — | 87,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING | 1 | — | — | 69,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,760,035 vehicles.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Jetta vehicles. The fuel rail bolts may become loose over time, allowing fuel to leak.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jetta vehicles manufactured October 31, 2015, to January 21, 2016, 2016 Passat vehicles, equipped with 1.8T engines manufactured November 13, 2015, to December 9, 2015, and 2016 Golf vehicles manufactured November 5, 2015, to November 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fuel rail may detach from the cylinder head and result in a fuel leak.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.
Other Volkswagen Jetta Years
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