2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Jetta GLI years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 35,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 50% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | 35,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The key periodically get stuck in the ignition or the ignition will not turn. Some times wiggling the ignition, steering wheel, shift selector, pressing on the break or rocking the car is necessary.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLI. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE FAILED…
Other Volkswagen Jetta GLI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Jetta GLI model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.