2010 Volkswagen Jetta Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 13,252 miles. The words owners use most often: “sportwagen tdi” (7% of reports).
- 71engine and engine cooling complaints
- 13,252median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 18%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Sportwagen tdi: mentioned in 5 of 71 complaints (7%)
- Glow plug: mentioned in 5 of 71 complaints (7%)
- High pressure fuel: mentioned in 5 of 71 complaints (7%)
- Manual transmission: mentioned in 5 of 71 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 67 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 71 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Volkswagen Jetta engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Jetta | 1 | 2% | 18,078 |
| 2023 Jetta | 1 | 2% | 43,000 |
| 2019 Jetta | 2 | 0% | 7,203 |
| 2017 Jetta | 2 | 1% | 127,000 |
| 2016 Jetta | 1 | 1% | 71,000 |
| 2015 Jetta | 3 | 2% | 73,860 |
| 2014 Jetta | 6 | 2% | 4,400 |
| 2013 Jetta | 4 | 1% | 55,800 |
| 2012 Jetta | 8 | 2% | 17,000 |
| 2011 Jetta | 25 | 4% | 3,500 |
| 2010 Jetta | 71 | 8% | 13,252 |
| 2009 Jetta | 72 | 8% | 30,000 |
| 2008 Jetta | 7 | 4% | 53,000 |
| 2007 Jetta | 9 | 4% | 33,000 |
| 2006 Jetta | 54 | 9% | 64,000 |
| 2005 Jetta | 41 | 17% | 59,000 |
| 2004 Jetta | 37 | 16% | 60,000 |
| 2003 Jetta | 45 | 10% | 61,595 |
| 2002 Jetta | 104 | 15% | 50,000 |
| 2001 Jetta | 109 | 16% | 52,000 |
| 2000 Jetta | 121 | 28% | 61,500 |
| 1999 Jetta | 78 | 22% | 85,000 |
| 1998 Jetta | 15 | 8% | 18,350 |
| 1997 Jetta | 11 | 20% | 84,579 |
| 1996 Jetta | 1 | 3% | 59 |
| 1995 Jetta | 26 | 12% | 121,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine and engine cooling for the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving at a low speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the engine warning light previously illuminated. The vehicle was…
Both exhaust pressure sensors malfunctioned causing vehicle indicator lamp to illuminate and failed emissions test. Quoted $595.00 for repair work, after repairs vehicle still will not pass emissions test. *tr
Had driven just a few miles and was coming up to a stop at a major intersection in heavy traffic. Glow plug light lit for a second and engine immediately stopped. Engine would crank, but would not start. Have been told the problem is the high pressure fuel pump. I drive long distance in this car at…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2010 Volkswagen Jettas have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 71 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (8% of the 852 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta engine and engine cooling?
No recall currently lists engine and engine cooling for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 13,252 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta?
The most frequent phrase is “sportwagen tdi”, in 5 of 71 complaints, followed by “glow plug” (5).
Other 2010 Volkswagen Jetta problems
- Electrical System problems (233)
- Fuel System, Diesel problems (166)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (122)
- Engine problems (117)
- Power Train problems (111)
See all 2010 Volkswagen Jetta problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Jetta years.