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2017 Volkswagen Jetta other problems

The 2017 Volkswagen Jetta has 25 other complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

25

Other complaints

10%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

3

Related recalls

Other complaints by year

Jetta other complaints by model year109 complaints1989: 2 complaints1993: 1 complaints1994: 23 complaints1995: 15 complaints1996: 7 complaints1997: 7 complaints1998: 15 complaints1999: 20 complaints2000: 26 complaints2001: 26 complaints2002: 20 complaints2003: 13 complaints2004: 11 complaints2005: 10 complaints2006: 21 complaints2007: 10 complaints2008: 12 complaints2009: 34 complaints2010: 53 complaints2011: 69 complaints2012: 109 complaints2013: 99 complaints2014: 72 complaints2015: 34 complaints2016: 35 complaints2017: 25 complaints2018: 9 complaints2019: 93 complaints2020: 13 complaints2021: 9 complaints2022: 1 complaints2023: 10 complaints2024: 4 complaints2025: 4 complaints2026: 2 complaints
Jetta other complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

17V352000OtherMay 31, 2017 · 2 units

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles. The affected vehicles have Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) markings on the body that do not match the VIN plate near the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence

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 this recall is 06A8.

17V136000OtherMarch 2, 2017 · 797 units

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Beetle and Jetta GLI vehicles. The affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator to overload the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence

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. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 01B9.

17V137000OtherMarch 2, 2017 · 4,875 units

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles. The affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator to overload the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence

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 number for the recall is 01B8

What owners report

“CAR CAN BE TURNED OFF EVEN IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN PARK. THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF WHILE STILL IN DRIVE UNBEKNOWNST TO THE DRIVER. THIS RESULTED IN THE CAR ROLLING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE IN A PARKING LOT. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A LOT OF DAMAGE TO PEDESTRIANS AND OTHER VEHICLES. A ACCIDENT DID OCCUR ON…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · February 12, 2021 · crash

Common questions

How many other complaints does the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta have?

NHTSA has 25 complaints about the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta other — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta other?

Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the other: 17V136000, 17V137000, 17V352000.

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.