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2017 Volkswagen Jetta Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 7 NHTSA recalls and 160 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Very High Reported Activity — 2017 Volkswagen Jetta

The 2017 Volkswagen Jetta shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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7
NHTSA Recalls
7 recalls on record
160
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
18
Crash Reports
3 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Volkswagen Jetta (7)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Volkswagen dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System: Fuel Rail
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail bolts and, as necessary, the fuel rail. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service…
NHTSA #20V648000
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Master Cylinder
If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new…
NHTSA #20E064000
🔧 Electrical System: Ignition: Anti-Theft: Control Module
Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at…
NHTSA #19V615000
🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels
The mismatched VINs make the vehicle noncompliant with regulatory requirements.
Remedy: Volkswagen has notified owners and has replaced the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for…
NHTSA #17V352000
🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine
If the engine seizes, the wheels may suddenly lock up, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will either buy back the vehicle or replace the engine block, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number…
NHTSA #17V070000
🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels
Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298….
NHTSA #17V136000
🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels
Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's…
NHTSA #17V137000
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Most Common Problems — 2017 Volkswagen Jetta

Based on 160 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
24
Engine
18
Unknown Or Other
17
Fuel/propulsion System
16
Power Train
14
Steering
14
Air Bags
12
Fuel System
11
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Volkswagen Jetta — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2015 194 complaints 2017 160 complaints 2018 32 complaints 2019 549 complaints 2020 54 complaints 2021 70 complaints 2011 640 complaints 2012 527 complaints 2013 518 complaints 2014 388 complaints 2016 161 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2019, 2011, 2012 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2018, 2020, 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Volkswagen Jetta

Is the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta has 7 recall campaigns and 160 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta have?
The 2017 Volkswagen Jetta has 7 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta are: Electrical System, Engine, Unknown Or Other, Fuel/propulsion System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta safe to buy?
The 2017 Volkswagen Jetta has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 7 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Volkswagen Jetta should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Volkswagen Jetta are: 2018, 2020, 2021. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2019, 2011, 2012.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.