2013 Volkswagen Jetta transmission problems
The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta has 140 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 19% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
140
Transmission complaints
19%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CERTIFIED INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta have?
NHTSA has 140 complaints about the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta transmission — 19% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.