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Hybrid propulsion systemPart report

2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Hybrid propulsion system Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 79 total for the year
Median mileage
98,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the hybrid propulsion system of the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid, 1% of the 79 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The contact shifted the vehicle into PARK and restarted the vehicle however, while driving, the failure recurred. The hybrid system failure warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer who inspected the vehicle and diagnosed the failure as the transmission and stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11424498, filed 2021-07, 98,000 miles

Hybrid propulsion system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201311%

Other parts of the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid

Transmission and drivetrain
57 complaints
Engine
14 complaints
Electrical system
9 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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