Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 85 owner complaints and 2 recalls on file for the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen (2009–2014). The 2014 Jetta Sportwagen has the most serious complaints, most often about suspension.

Complaints
85
Recalls
2
Model years
6
Worst year
2014

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen — 26 complaints, 3 crashes; top problem: Suspension
  2. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen — 25 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2010 (3 complaints).

Every Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2014 Jetta Sportwagen263031Suspension
2013 Jetta Sportwagen251001Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2012 Jetta Sportwagen140101Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2011 Jetta Sportwagen120001Electrical System
2010 Jetta Sportwagen30001Suspension
2009 Jetta Sportwagen50001Brakes

Most common Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen problem areas (all years)

  • Suspension
    20 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    19 complaints
  • Electrical System
    16 complaints
  • Airbags
    13 complaints
  • Engine
    11 complaints
  • Brakes
    7 complaints
  • Steering
    7 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    7 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    3 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    2 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen received by NHTSA each month.

Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen recalls

  • Recall 16V913000Dec 20, 2016135,683 vehiclesModel years 2009

    Risk: A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V078000Feb 10, 2016659,493 vehiclesModel years 2010–2014

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology