Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen Problems by Year
NHTSA has 171 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, across 7 model years (2008–2014). The 2013 model year has the most complaints (36). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Jetta Sportwagen model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2013 Jetta Sportwagen: 36 complaints, 1 recall
- 2014 Jetta Sportwagen: 34 complaints, 1 recall
- 2011 Jetta Sportwagen: 33 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2008 Jetta Sportwagen: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2009 Jetta Sportwagen: 16 complaints, 1 recall
- 2010 Jetta Sportwagen: 23 complaints, 1 recall
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 Sportwagen problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 39 | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 28 | 6 | 0 |
| Suspension | 24 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 23 | 6 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 21 | 7 | 4 |
| Engine | 19 | 5 | 1 |
| Power Train | 13 | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 8 | 5 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Jetta Sportwagen | 34 | 1 | — | Suspension | More complaints than other years |
| 2013 Jetta Sportwagen | 36 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | More complaints than other years |
| 2012 Jetta Sportwagen | 27 | 1 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2011 Jetta Sportwagen | 33 | 1 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2010 Jetta Sportwagen | 23 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2009 Jetta Sportwagen | 16 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 Jetta Sportwagen | 2 | 0 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2013 (36), 2014 (34), 2011 (33). 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 Sportwagen?
Electrical System, with 39 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.