Question 1

Is the Volkswagen JETTA SPORTWAGEN reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Volkswagen JETTA SPORTWAGEN has 205 total NHTSA complaints across 5 model years. The most reliable years are 2010 (33 complaints), 2012 (38 complaints). Years to avoid: 2013 (47 complaints), 2014 (46 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Volkswagen JETTA SPORTWAGEN should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2013, 2014 Volkswagen JETTA SPORTWAGEN. The 2013 model has the most complaints (47) with the top issue being FUEL SYSTEM.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Volkswagen JETTA SPORTWAGEN?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Volkswagen JETTA SPORTWAGEN are 2010 (33 complaints), 2012 (38 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2014	46	BROKEN REAR PASSENGER COIL SPRING. UNKNOWN CAUSE O...	Below Average
2013	47	WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WAS LOW ON POWER AND THE...	Below Average
2012	38	4/5/16 4:30PM, VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. BROUGHT...	Above Average
2011	41	MY LIGHTS BEGAN FAILING WITHOUT WARNING. FRONT HE...	Average
2010	33	VEHICLE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON FOR ABS AND AIRBAG ...	Excellent Reliability

Volkswagen JETTA SPORTWAGEN — All Years

Volkswagen JETTA SPORTWAGEN — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid