Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 169 consumer complaints across the 6 model years of the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen (2009–2014) that have at least 5 complaints. 2013 has the most, with 36. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (39 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
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All Jetta Sportwagen model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 34 | 77,312 | 1 | 916 | 85 · More | Falling |
| 2013 | 36 | 82,250 | 1 | 1,014 | 38 · Typical | Stable |
| 2012 | 27 | 70,000 | 1 | 1,084 | 44 · Typical | Falling |
| 2011 | 33 | 80,000 | 1 | 1,010 | 55 · Typical | Falling |
| 2010 | 23 | 106,276 | 1 | 922 | — | Falling |
| 2009 | 16 | 107,028 | 1 | 802 | — | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system39 20%
- Fuel system33 17%
- Suspension24 13%
- Brakes23 12%
- Other or unknown20 10%
- Air bags20 10%
- Engine19 9.9%
- Transmission and drivetrain13 6.8%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2013: “Brake sometimes not working properly when the vehicle is on low speed less than 20 m/h. I feel the front brake is not working sometimes. I visit the car repair center and they said it is fine. But I read the same issue on the internet forum. They have changed the brake oil or master cylinder or brake rotor and disk but they just spent money and nothing improved. I need your help.”
NHTSA complaint #11403337, filed 2021-03, 70,000 miles2014: “Panaramic roof top leaking. This VIN isn't covered by the recall that is out but it is affected by the same issues as the recall for 2015 and up models. Panaramic roof top leaks in drain tubes causing safety concerns due to fog and damage to airbag unit vehicle stationary. I have attached the recall for the other model but my car is affected exactly the same and should be covered by the recall as well.”
NHTSA complaint #11395867, filed 2021-02, 34,000 miles2011: “While driving on the highway several messages started to appear in reference to failed lights. I lost signal lights, headlights and brake lights. Replacing the lights did not solve the problem. At the dealer they told me that the fuse box was burned out and needed replacement. This is what happened to me while driving the car on 3/24/2017.”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology