2017 Volkswagen JETTA
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2017 Volkswagen JETTA has 247 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 3.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is fuel system problems (17% of all complaints), specifically: brand new jetta with about 8000 miles. after about 20-25 minutes highway driving rattles and stalls on surface street. had two "just missed" accidents trying to make left turn the last couple of weeks. have taken it to dealer twice. they tell me can't find anything wrong with it.. ⚠️ 4 fire reports filed.
247
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
3.1x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
FUEL SYSTEM
41 complaints- • BRAND NEW JETTA WITH ABOUT 8000 MILES. AFTER ABOUT 20-25 MINUTES HIGHWAY DRIVING RATTLES AND STALLS ON SURFACE STREET. HAD TWO "JUST MISSED" ACCIDENTS TRYING TO MAKE LEFT TURN THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS. HAVE TAKEN IT TO DEALER TWICE. THEY TELL ME CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT.
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, A FUEL ODOR WAS DETECTED COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING VENTS. THE CONTACT FELT NAUSEOUS, LIGHT HEADED, AND DIZZY. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT RECEIVED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MA
- • I START TO SMELL GAS COMING OUT MY AC AN THEN THE CAR START SLOWING DOWN AN WHEN I HIT THE GAS PEDAL TO SPEED UP IT DOESN'T GO PASS 2000 RPM DRIVING ONLY LIKE 15MPH SO I STOP THE CAR AN TURN THE IGNITION OFF AN WHEN I GO BACK TO STARTING THE CAR IT WOKE START
“BRAND NEW JETTA WITH ABOUT 8000 MILES. AFTER ABOUT 20-25 MINUTES HIGHWAY DRIVING RATTLES AND STALLS ON SURFACE STREET. HAD TWO "JUST MISSED" ACCIDENTS TRYING TO MAKE LEFT TURN THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS. HAVE TAKEN IT TO DEALER TWICE. THEY TELL ME CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
33 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY HAD A LOSS OF POWER, AND THE ENGINE, EPC, AND VARIOUS OTHER WARNING INDICATORS FLASHED. THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STALL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER SOME ATTEMPTS. THE DEALER (
- • MY CAR IS STALLING UPON STARTING INTERMITTENTLY FOR THE LAST 2 MONTHS. I HAVE READ SEVERAL PLACES ABOUT PEOPLE HAVING AN ISSUE OF HAVING CARS OF THIS YEAR STALLING WHILE DRIVING WHICH IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. I AM FEARFUL MY ISSUE COULD TURN INTO THIS. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE DEALER AND IT IS NOT
- • AS I DROVE HOME ONE NIGHT, THE FUEL GAUGE WAS SHOWING EMPTY WHEN I KNEW THAT THE TANK WAS HALF FULL. THIS IS DANGEROUS FOR A REMOTE, RURAL DRIVER WHO NEEDS TO KNOW HOW MUCH GAS IS LEFT IN THE TANK. NOTHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY WAS PRESENT FOR THIS OCCURRENCE. AFTER I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND TURNED IT
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY HAD A LOSS OF POWER, AND THE ENGINE, EPC, AND VARIOUS OTHER WARNING INDICATORS FLASHED. THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STALL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER SOME ATTEMPTS. THE DEALER (”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
33 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WHEELS SEIZED WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE HITTING THE SIDE WALK WHILE BEING OPERATED APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD AND THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED OPER
- • I NEEDED TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN FROM A STREET INTO A COMPLEX, WAS STILL MOVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25MPH AND WHEN I WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SLOWING OR STOPPING. AS I CONTINUED TRYING TO MAKE THE TURN, THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN UNTIL I HIT THE CURB AND LATER THE WALL WHERE I
- • VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, RETURNED TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE GAS CAP. THE VEHICLE WAS STALLING AFTER THAT. VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON PARKWAY, ALL OF THE DASH LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE ABILITY TO BRAKE AND STEER WAS GONE CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEP
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WHEELS SEIZED WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE HITTING THE SIDE WALK WHILE BEING OPERATED APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD AND THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED OPER”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
27 complaints- • 2017 VW JETTA 1.4L GAS ENGINE JOLTS WHEN PRESSING OR DEPRESSING ACCELERATION PEDAL UNDER 20MI/H. BRAKES TO A SUDDEN STOP (NOT SMOOTH) WHEN BRINGING CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP.
- • GASES DEL VEHCULO ENTRAN A TRAVS DEL AIRE ACONDICIONADO.EL VEHCULO EST EN FUNCIONAMIENTO AL EMITIR ESTOS GASES TOXICOS.IN MOTION.
- • GASES TXICOS EMANAN DEL AIRE ACONDICIONADO HACIA ADENTRO DEL VEHCULO.EL VEHCULO EST EN MOVIMIENTO EN CARRETERAS Y HIGHWAY.
“2017 VW JETTA 1.4L GAS ENGINE JOLTS WHEN PRESSING OR DEPRESSING ACCELERATION PEDAL UNDER 20MI/H. BRAKES TO A SUDDEN STOP (NOT SMOOTH) WHEN BRINGING CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
AIR BAGS
21 complaints- • THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT PROVOCATION IN THE CAR I HAD JUST PURCHASED ON MARCH 21, 2017. I HAD JUST PULLED TO A STOP TO ALLOW A PASSENGER TO DISEMBARK IN THE PARKING LOT OF A CONVENIENCE STORE. THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED MAKING A HORRIFIC NOISE AND ENGULFING THE INSIDE OF THE CAR WITH WH
- • WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IT CLICKS AS IF SOMETHING IS LOOSE. DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED AIRBAG AND CLOCK SPRING TWICE, STEERING WHEEL STILL CLICKS.
- • I HAVVE BEEN HAVING ELECTRICAL ISSUES THE PAST THREE-FIVE MONTHS ON THIS VEHICLE TODAY WHEN IN A CAR ACCIDENT THE AIR BAG LIGHTS CAME ON BUT NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FIRE AND RESCUE SIAD THEY SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYEED. THE RADIO WOULD TURN ON AND OFF AND SOMETIMES THE HEAD LIGHTS WOULDNT TURN ON.
“THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT PROVOCATION IN THE CAR I HAD JUST PURCHASED ON MARCH 21, 2017. I HAD JUST PULLED TO A STOP TO ALLOW A PASSENGER TO DISEMBARK IN THE PARKING LOT OF A CONVENIENCE STORE. THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED MAKING A HORRIFIC NOISE AND ENGULFING THE INSIDE OF THE CAR WITH WH”
— 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 247 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: BRAND NEW JETTA WITH ABOUT 8000 MILES. AFTER ABOUT 20-25 MINUTES HIGHWAY DRIVING RATTLES AND STALLS ON SURFACE STREET. HAD TWO "JUST MISSED" ACCIDENTS TRYING TO MAKE LEFT TURN THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS. HAVE TAKEN IT TO DEALER TWICE. THEY TELL ME CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY HAD A LOSS OF POWER, AND THE ENGINE, EPC, AND VARIOUS OTHER WARNING INDICATORS FLASHED. THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STALL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER SOME ATTEMPTS. THE DEALER (
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WHEELS SEIZED WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE HITTING THE SIDE WALK WHILE BEING OPERATED APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD AND THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED OPER
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: 2017 VW JETTA 1.4L GAS ENGINE JOLTS WHEN PRESSING OR DEPRESSING ACCELERATION PEDAL UNDER 20MI/H. BRAKES TO A SUDDEN STOP (NOT SMOOTH) WHEN BRINGING CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Volkswagen JETTA — Year Comparison
How does 2017 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 247
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 4
- Crash reports
- 24
- Injury reports
- 11
- Segment avg
- 80
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