Worst 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 31 | 3 | 1 | 57,246 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 30 | 4 | — | 34,706 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 29 | — | 1 | 51,357 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 25 | 1 | 1 | 26,102 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 21 | 8 | — | 36,160 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 14 | — | — | 32,993 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 14 | 5 | 1 | 31,588 mi | |
| STEERING | 14 | 3 | — | 26,238 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 10 | — | — | 68,675 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 1 | 1 | 33,502 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 5 | — | — | 35,280 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | — | 23,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | — | — | 99,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | — | — | 27,318 mi | |
| WHEELS | 4 | — | — | 29,413 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 3 | 1 | — | 39,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 39,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | 1 | — | 19,512 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 127,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT | 2 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 6,750 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 89,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 1 | — | — | 114,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 41,000 mi |
Recalls for 2017 Volkswagen Jetta
7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,581,922 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 2017 Jetta vehicles. The affected vehicles have Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) markings on the body that do not match the VIN plate near the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles. The affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator to overload the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Beetle and Jetta GLI vehicles. The affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator to overload the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles equipped with a 1.4L engine. These vehicles have an engine that may seize due to an improper casting of the block.
Other Volkswagen Jetta Years
Wider context: See the full Volkswagen Jetta reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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