2014 Volkswagen Jetta Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 388 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, 2% of the 388 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,400 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Im the owner of a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta gli. I purchased the car brand new on january 2, 2014, from fladeboe vw in irvine, ca. Currently it has 9,000 miles on it. In august 2014 I started to hear a loud rattling noise coming from the dashboard area of my car. I made an appointment at the dealer to have it looked at. I first took it in on august 15, 2014. The mechanic at the vw dealer heard the rattling I described and attempted to fix it. Car was returned to me, only to have the rattling return. I made a second appointment and took it in a second time. They attempted to fix it again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10651995, filed 2014-11, 7,500 miles“Three times in ~2 hours car stalled at stop signs. Vehicle was at complete stop. Lifted foot off brake and when touched gas car stalled. Car is an automatic.”
NHTSA complaint #10552026, filed 2013-11, 666 miles“This vehicle was rented from enterprise on 3/26, but driven <30 min that evening. On 3/27, it was driven a great deal (2-9pm). In the p.m.. I sat in the vehicle, windows up, heat on, awaiting someone's arrival for approx. 20 min., I began to feel weird bodywise & exiting the vehicle, noticed how sluggish I was. I arrived home at 9pm & walking in, I felt fatigue & noticed that my body was becoming sore. By the next hour, I'd become extremely fatigued & decided to bathe & call it a night. I shared my concerns with my daughter noted my symptoms & went to sleep. …”
NHTSA complaint #10703633, filed 2015-04“The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the heater and the defroster were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the heater core was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic, where it was determined that the vehicle was designed with a silica bag near the coolant reservoir, and the silica bag had ruptured, causing silica to leak into the engine compartment and to clog the heater pipe. The mechanic was able to flush out a significant amount of silica; however, the failure persisted. …”
NHTSA complaint #11705543, filed 2025-12, 100,000 miles“Last year 2021 I replaced the DPF and the is the Turbo charger. One year later 32k miles the turbo blows again just shy of the 25k mile warranty. This is the 3rd time on this vehicle replacing all components.”
NHTSA complaint #11479282, filed 2022-08Related recalls
- 14V182000Apr 15, 2014Volkswagen of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, and Passat vehicles equipped with a 1.8T…Covers: Volkswagen Jetta 2014, Passat 2014, Beetle 2014
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- 10238306Jun 20, 2023Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet.
- 10238300Jun 15, 2023Gasoline quality information in regards to gasoline engine performance.
- 10238297Jun 15, 2023Diagnostic Aid for engine misfire.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 8 | 2% |
| 2011 | 25 | 4% |
| 2010 | 71 | 8% |
| 2009 | 72 | 8% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 | 9 | 4% |
| 2006 | 54 | 9% |
| 2005 | 41 | 17% |
| 2004 | 37 | 16% |
| 2003 | 45 | 10% |
| 2002 | 104 | 15% |
| 2001 | 109 | 16% |
| 2000 | 121 | 28% |
| 1999 | 78 | 22% |
| 1998 | 15 | 8% |
| 1997 | 11 | 20% |
| 1996 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 26 | 12% |
| 1994 | 20 | 17% |
| 1992 | 6 | 20% |
| 1991 | 5 | 16% |
| 1990 | 7 | 32% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
| 1987 | 3 | 17% |
| 1985 | 2 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta
108 complaintsElectrical system
94 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
74 complaintsOther or unknown
72 complaintsFuel system
42 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsExterior lighting
24 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology