2014 Volkswagen JETTA HYBRID
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2014 Volkswagen JETTA HYBRID has 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is transmission problems (56% of all complaints), specifically: the braking ability varies depending if the battery is being charged or not. the pressure applied to the brake pedal depends on the battery charge and not the pressure on the pedal. engine fails to engage on a steep slope causing the vehicle to roll backwards. this happens frequently when the e.
27
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.3x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
TRANSMISSION
15 complaints- • THE BRAKING ABILITY VARIES DEPENDING IF THE BATTERY IS BEING CHARGED OR NOT. THE PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPENDS ON THE BATTERY CHARGE AND NOT THE PRESSURE ON THE PEDAL. ENGINE FAILS TO ENGAGE ON A STEEP SLOPE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS. THIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY WHEN THE E
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY SHIFTED GEARS AND JERKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STONE MOUNTAIN VOLKSWAGEN (3500 STONE MOUNTAIN HWY, SNELLVILLE, GA 30078) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION AND THE HYBRID (E MACHINE) FA
- • 2014 JETTA HYBRID DOESN'T ACCELERATE PAST 25-30 MPH CAUSING A HIGH REV AND IN THIS CASE A JERK FOWARD IF THE TURBO WAS ACTIVATED CAUSING A COLLISION WITH A CHEVY TAHOE THE SUVS TOWING WRENCH TO CRUMPLE OUR HOOD AND MORE DAMAGE TO FRONT END OF OUR VEHICLE ON OTHER DAYS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT OUR VEHICL
“THE BRAKING ABILITY VARIES DEPENDING IF THE BATTERY IS BEING CHARGED OR NOT. THE PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPENDS ON THE BATTERY CHARGE AND NOT THE PRESSURE ON THE PEDAL. ENGINE FAILS TO ENGAGE ON A STEEP SLOPE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS. THIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY WHEN THE E”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
4 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE, CONTACT DEALER AND HYBRID FAILURE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED TO A PARKING LOT. DUE TO THE PROXIMITY TO HIS RESIDENCE, THE CONTACT PUSHED THE
- • WHILE DRIVING JUST AFTER I EXITED THE FREEWAY, WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT TO GO HAVE LUNCH, THE ENGINE DIED, AND THE STEERING LOCKED UP, WAS UNABLE TO STEER. I WENT IN ATE LUNCH DROVE IT HOME ON SURFACE STREETS WITHOUT A PROBLEM. IT IS A HYBRID, I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY'RE
- • 2014 JETTA HYBRID DOESN'T ACCELERATE PAST 25-30 MPH CAUSING A HIGH REV AND IN THIS CASE A JERK FOWARD IF THE TURBO WAS ACTIVATED CAUSING A COLLISION WITH A CHEVY TAHOE THE SUVS TOWING WRENCH TO CRUMPLE OUR HOOD AND MORE DAMAGE TO FRONT END OF OUR VEHICLE ON OTHER DAYS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT OUR VEHICL
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE, CONTACT DEALER AND HYBRID FAILURE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED TO A PARKING LOT. DUE TO THE PROXIMITY TO HIS RESIDENCE, THE CONTACT PUSHED THE”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
3 complaints- • ALL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE CAR DIED (STALLED OUT) ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE. LOST ALL POWER. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE NEAREST VW DEALER (VW OF NAPLES, FL). UPON INSPECTION, THE DEALER NOTED THAT THE HYBRID WOULD RUN FOR ABOUT 3-MINUTES AND THEN TURN OFF. VW DET
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE HYBRID ERROR WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A SHAVED WIRING HARNESS WHICH CAUSED A FUSE TO BLOW. AS
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON FOR FOUR DAYS. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS JUMPSTARTED, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, AIR BAGS, AND TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM INDICATORS ILLUMINATED FOR HOURS BEFORE DIMMING. THE VE
“ALL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE CAR DIED (STALLED OUT) ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE. LOST ALL POWER. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE NEAREST VW DEALER (VW OF NAPLES, FL). UPON INSPECTION, THE DEALER NOTED THAT THE HYBRID WOULD RUN FOR ABOUT 3-MINUTES AND THEN TURN OFF. VW DET”
— NHTSA complaint filing
FUEL SYSTEM
2 complaints- • WHILE DRIVING JUST AFTER I EXITED THE FREEWAY, WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT TO GO HAVE LUNCH, THE ENGINE DIED, AND THE STEERING LOCKED UP, WAS UNABLE TO STEER. I WENT IN ATE LUNCH DROVE IT HOME ON SURFACE STREETS WITHOUT A PROBLEM. IT IS A HYBRID, I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY'RE
- • 2014 JETTA HYBRID DOESN'T ACCELERATE PAST 25-30 MPH CAUSING A HIGH REV AND IN THIS CASE A JERK FOWARD IF THE TURBO WAS ACTIVATED CAUSING A COLLISION WITH A CHEVY TAHOE THE SUVS TOWING WRENCH TO CRUMPLE OUR HOOD AND MORE DAMAGE TO FRONT END OF OUR VEHICLE ON OTHER DAYS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT OUR VEHICL
“WHILE DRIVING JUST AFTER I EXITED THE FREEWAY, WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT TO GO HAVE LUNCH, THE ENGINE DIED, AND THE STEERING LOCKED UP, WAS UNABLE TO STEER. I WENT IN ATE LUNCH DROVE IT HOME ON SURFACE STREETS WITHOUT A PROBLEM. IT IS A HYBRID, I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY'RE ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BRAKES
2 complaints- • THE BRAKING ABILITY VARIES DEPENDING IF THE BATTERY IS BEING CHARGED OR NOT. THE PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPENDS ON THE BATTERY CHARGE AND NOT THE PRESSURE ON THE PEDAL. ENGINE FAILS TO ENGAGE ON A STEEP SLOPE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS. THIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY WHEN THE E
- • The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid. The contact stated that while his sister was driving from a complete stop, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was unaware if there were any warning lights illuminated. The contact's sister was able to push the vehicle to the side of the road.
“THE BRAKING ABILITY VARIES DEPENDING IF THE BATTERY IS BEING CHARGED OR NOT. THE PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPENDS ON THE BATTERY CHARGE AND NOT THE PRESSURE ON THE PEDAL. ENGINE FAILS TO ENGAGE ON A STEEP SLOPE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS. THIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY WHEN THE E”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 27 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐TRANSMISSION: THE BRAKING ABILITY VARIES DEPENDING IF THE BATTERY IS BEING CHARGED OR NOT. THE PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPENDS ON THE BATTERY CHARGE AND NOT THE PRESSURE ON THE PEDAL. ENGINE FAILS TO ENGAGE ON A STEEP SLOPE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS. THIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY WHEN THE E
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE, CONTACT DEALER AND HYBRID FAILURE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED TO A PARKING LOT. DUE TO THE PROXIMITY TO HIS RESIDENCE, THE CONTACT PUSHED THE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: ALL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE CAR DIED (STALLED OUT) ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE. LOST ALL POWER. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE NEAREST VW DEALER (VW OF NAPLES, FL). UPON INSPECTION, THE DEALER NOTED THAT THE HYBRID WOULD RUN FOR ABOUT 3-MINUTES AND THEN TURN OFF. VW DET
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: WHILE DRIVING JUST AFTER I EXITED THE FREEWAY, WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT TO GO HAVE LUNCH, THE ENGINE DIED, AND THE STEERING LOCKED UP, WAS UNABLE TO STEER. I WENT IN ATE LUNCH DROVE IT HOME ON SURFACE STREETS WITHOUT A PROBLEM. IT IS A HYBRID, I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY'RE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Volkswagen JETTA HYBRID — Year Comparison
How does 2014 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 27
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 3
- Injury reports
- 3
- Segment avg
- 80
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