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2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen Problems

Compared with other Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen years

More complaints than typical for this model

85/100 2.3× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with a typical complaint level and no open NHTSA investigation: 2011, 2012, 2013

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
34filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
77,312miles, 20 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
26 mpgcombined, 2.5L 5-cyl FWD · 23 city / 30 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. The part named most often is suspension, with 10 complaints (29% of the total), followed by fuel system (6) and electrical system (5). 20 of the complaints include a mileage, and 30% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 77,312 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 916 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 18 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 53 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 3 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 85 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (more complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Body and structure (1), Tires (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Suspension: “After hearing a clunk in the front driver side suspension and a visual inspection, I discovered my coil spring had broke and was no longer available seated properly in its perch on the strut. After doing some research of various online forums and groups, this seems to be a common issue with these cars. It appears there is a recall on some newer volkswagens I think these cars need to be looked at as well.”

NHTSA complaint #11404588, filed 2021-03, 98,000 miles

Fuel system: “Volkswagen tdi high pressure fuel pump failed, causing car to suddenly stall in left lane of local highway rt-198 in burtonsville, md. I was in motion in traffic stalled as I was coming through intersection at rt-198 and rt-29.”

NHTSA complaint #10839436, filed 2016-03, 30,628 miles

Electrical system: “When I started the car the HVAC blower motor would not work. The dealer found that the motor had shorted out and instead of blowing the fuse and deactivating the blower motor and motor circuit, the blower fuse melted, the fuse box melted, and the connector was also melted. This car is primarily used for short trips and was taken to the dealer shortly after the motor stopped working, if I had been on a long trip or ignored the problem I believe this short circuit would have resulted in a fire under my dashboard. …”

NHTSA complaint #10893306, filed 2016-08, 15,567 miles

Engine: “Turbo failed without warning on the highway and I was unable to maintain the speed limit. This occurred in a vehicle that had the tdi emissions modification. The problem occurred a second time after a warranty repair at vic bailey Volkswagen and appears to be an ongoing problem that is related to the emissions modification. The first failure occurred approximately 20,000 miles after the emissions modification, and only 1300 miles after the previous failure and replacement of the turbo.”

NHTSA complaint #11348741, filed 2020-08, 102,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

30% of the 20 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 46,000 and 98,000 miles.

5%0–105%10–2520%25–5015%50–7530%75–10025%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (20 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 77,312 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

201620182019202062021620226202320242026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Jetta Sportwagen · wagon FWDnot rated———4 · 12.1% risk

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Jetta SportWagen FWD2.5L 5-cyl6-speed automatic233026$2,600
Jetta SportWagen FWD2.5L 5-cyl5-speed manual233326$2,600
Jetta SportWagen FWD2.0L 4-cyl · diesel6-speed manual293932$3,000
Jetta SportWagen FWD2.0L 4-cyl · diesel6-speed automatic293732$3,000

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 916 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 916 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20143477,3121—2685 · MoreFalling
20133682,2501—2638 · TypicalStable
20122770,0001—2644 · TypicalFalling
20113380,0001—2755 · TypicalFalling
201023106,2761—25—Falling
200916107,0281—25—Stable

All Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen have?

NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 10 complaints (29% of the total), followed by fuel system with 6.

Has the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen get?

The EPA rates the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen (Jetta SportWagen, 2.5L 5-cyl) at 26 mpg combined, 23 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen reported?

Among the 20 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 77,312 miles and the middle half falls between 46,000 and 98,000 miles; 30% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.