2013 Volkswagen Jetta Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 141 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta, 27% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 67,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “mechatronic unit” (11% of reports).
- 141power train complaints
- 67,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $9,250typical repair cost reported by owners
- 24%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.
- Mechatronic unit: mentioned in 16 of 141 complaints (11%)
- Transmission oil: mentioned in 10 of 141 complaints (7%)
- Hairline cracks: mentioned in 8 of 141 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta at $9,250, and half of them between $9,050 and $10,600.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2015–2024), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 79 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 141 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Volkswagen Jetta power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Jetta | 6 | 20% | — |
| 2024 Jetta | 7 | 16% | 17,600 |
| 2023 Jetta | 2 | 5% | — |
| 2021 Jetta | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2020 Jetta | 7 | 13% | 843 |
| 2019 Jetta | 162 | 30% | 888 |
| 2018 Jetta | 5 | 16% | 30,100 |
| 2017 Jetta | 15 | 9% | 27,750 |
| 2016 Jetta | 22 | 14% | 32,000 |
| 2015 Jetta | 23 | 12% | 45,500 |
| 2014 Jetta | 74 | 19% | 70,000 |
| 2013 Jetta | 141 | 27% | 67,000 |
| 2012 Jetta | 46 | 9% | 40,770 |
| 2011 Jetta | 54 | 9% | 17,500 |
| 2010 Jetta | 111 | 13% | 43,000 |
| 2009 Jetta | 141 | 16% | 21,000 |
| 2008 Jetta | 53 | 28% | 25,650 |
| 2007 Jetta | 33 | 16% | 60,000 |
| 2006 Jetta | 245 | 42% | 68,000 |
| 2005 Jetta | 84 | 34% | 78,000 |
| 2004 Jetta | 35 | 15% | 29,000 |
| 2003 Jetta | 54 | 12% | 33,985 |
| 2002 Jetta | 103 | 15% | 70,000 |
| 2001 Jetta | 62 | 9% | 40,850 |
| 2000 Jetta | 37 | 8% | 51,203 |
| 1999 Jetta | 30 | 9% | 69,950 |
| 1998 Jetta | 14 | 7% | 130,000 |
| 1997 Jetta | 8 | 15% | 55,117 |
| 1996 Jetta | 2 | 6% | 78,000 |
| 1995 Jetta | 22 | 10% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the 2013 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.
Mechatronics reprogram for prior recall does not fix failure longterm. The accumulator recall was fixed with original OEM accumulator which prolongs the need for Mechatronics rebuild. The OEM valve body housing is weak and cracks as well. The windshield spray motor just replaced. Appears it is a…
I am submitting this complaint regarding Safety Recall 34J6, which is listed as INCOMPLETE for my 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid. I brought my vehicle to Volkswagen of Murfreesboro, Tennessee to have this recall performed. The dealership refused to complete the repair, claiming it was âtoo oldâ…
While driving the vehicle at about 20mph about a week ago, the check hybrid light began flashing. After stopping and restarting the vehicle, the check engine light came on. The vehicle has been diagnosed at a Volkswagen dealership service center as leaking hydraulic fluid from the transmission…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Volkswagen Jettas have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 141 owner complaints about power train for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta (27% of the 517 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 2013 Volkswagen Jetta power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 67,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta?
Owners report a typical cost of $9,250 (half paid between $9,050 and $10,600), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta?
The most frequent phrase is “mechatronic unit”, in 16 of 141 complaints, followed by “transmission oil” (10).
Other 2013 Volkswagen Jetta problems
- Electrical System problems (148)
- Engine problems (112)
See all 2013 Volkswagen Jetta problems or power train problems across all Jetta years.