2014 Volkswagen Jetta Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 72about this part
- Share
- 19%of 388 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,875miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 72 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, 19% of the 388 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,875 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car's transmission oil cooler is leaking transmission oil all over my car/under my car. My mechanic diagnosed the issue. I took it to vw dealership for another diagnostic only for them to not fix the car after 700.00 and I was told the car was fixed until I drove it 10 min down the road and the car was smoking and leaking oil everywhere. The car almost caught on fire due to the leak.”
NHTSA complaint #11384036, filed 2020-12, 114,000 miles“Ignition key gets stuck in the on position and cannot turn the car off. It also sticks when off and cannot get the car started. In a web search I find that this is a common problem. The cost to replace is ~$800 this is a repeated problem and happens on an almost daily basis. Vw claims there is no recall. In my opinion, this is a major safety issue and should have a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11000972, filed 2017-06, 47,000 miles“Volkswagon Jetta is leaking transmission fluid. Contacted vw they advised me, my VIN was not included in the recall so there was nothing they could do. I explained to them I did not feel safe driving it due to the recall states(38b9/9v) it can cause fires.”
NHTSA complaint #11388681, filed 2021-01, 110,000 miles“Ignition switch. My ignition switch is going out, it has become hard for me to turn on and turn off my car. I know there have been class action lawsuits involving other automotive manufacturers and this needs to be a recall. Its dangerous for me to operate my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11098241, filed 2018-05, 25,000 miles“Heating for car cabin. My car is a 2014 and this year in the middle of winter in chicago. My heater gave out. I have no heat. There is a recall for the same default part on the vw passat tdi but not for the vw Jetta tdi, even thought the problem and the solution are the exact same.”
NHTSA complaint #10936277, filed 2016-12, 90,525 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038143Sep 9, 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 11036868Aug 6, 2026Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
- 11036870Aug 4, 2026Differences between a leak and seepage
- 11030841Mar 25, 2026Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
- 11030838Mar 19, 2026Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors
- 11030828Mar 5, 2026Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color
- 11026185Nov 17, 2025Replace Door Lock and Cap.
- 11025442Oct 6, 2025GFF Requirements regardless of concern plus System flush requirement
- 11018938May 12, 2025How to check for HVAC system leaks using nitrogen.
- 11012464Dec 4, 2024Diesel Models only. Repurchase Prior to Repairs
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 33% |
| 2025 | 6 | 19% |
| 2024 | 6 | 13% |
| 2023 | 10 | 23% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 11 | 15% |
| 2020 | 13 | 24% |
| 2019 | 95 | 17% |
| 2018 | 9 | 28% |
| 2017 | 25 | 16% |
| 2016 | 36 | 22% |
| 2015 | 34 | 18% |
| 2014 | 72 | 19% |
| 2013 | 98 | 19% |
| 2012 | 107 | 21% |
| 2011 | 67 | 11% |
| 2010 | 46 | 5% |
| 2009 | 35 | 4% |
| 2008 | 14 | 7% |
| 2007 | 8 | 4% |
| 2006 | 16 | 3% |
| 2005 | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 2% |
| 2002 | 10 | 1% |
| 2001 | 14 | 2% |
| 2000 | 21 | 5% |
| 1999 | 17 | 5% |
| 1998 | 10 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta
108 complaintsElectrical system
94 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
74 complaintsFuel system
42 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsExterior lighting
24 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology