Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Problems by Year
Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Jetta Hybrid year: 2013, 2014. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2013 Jetta Hybrid: 79 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2014 Jetta Hybrid: 20 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2016 Jetta Hybrid: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 73 | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 18 | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2013: power train (57)
All Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Jetta Hybrid | 1 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2015 Jetta Hybrid | 1 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2014 Jetta Hybrid | 20 | 2 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2013 Jetta Hybrid | 79 | 3 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2013 (79), 2014 (20) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Jetta Hybrid year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid?
Power Train, with 73 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.