2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,676miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, 9% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,676 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.
“It all started with a check engine light. Apparently the car jumped timing and the crankshaft went bad. This caused complete and total engine failure. This is a common problem with the jetta. I believe a class action lawsuit is needed.”
NHTSA complaint #11231372, filed 2019-07, 68,676 miles“Car stalls intermittently under various conditions accelerating de-accelerating warmed up, and cold fuel pump has been replaced along with filter and now power relay has been replaced but it still stalls very dangerous to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #10889122, filed 2016-07, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038146Sep 17, 2026Suggested fuel additive
- 11035762Jul 9, 2026Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
- 11034614Jun 18, 2026Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
- 11034613Jun 18, 2026Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
- 11034617Jun 4, 2026Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
- 11030847Mar 27, 2026This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the…
- 11025437Oct 14, 2025G12Evo can now be mixed with previous coolants.
- 11025430Oct 14, 2025Engine misfire diagnostic aid.
- 11025436Oct 9, 2025How to measure engine oil consumption.
- 11025431Oct 6, 2025A list of suggested fuel stations
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen
15 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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