2017 Volkswagen Jetta Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 21%of 160 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,560miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, 21% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,560 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving on road & I hit a major rock or a pothole I was in hyattsville. I work & live in the city of hyattsville. I drive though the bladensburg/hyattsville to do my deliveries working but this one just damaged my vehicle & started a major leak from my transmission pan. I left work cause I noticed it was leaking constantly drove it home and sat it down.”
NHTSA complaint #11406281, filed 2021-04, 76,574 miles“I needed to make a left hand turn from a street into a complex, was still moving at approximately 25mph and when I went to apply the brakes, the vehicle was not slowing or stopping. As I continued trying to make the turn, the vehicle did not slow down until I hit the curb and later the wall where I came to a stop.”
NHTSA complaint #11064284, filed 2018-01, 4,500 miles“Driving on the freeway at 65mph sudden loud noise and vehicle abruptly slowed to 30mph. Dealership determined there were excessive metal particles in oil pan. We had to replace the engine block. This car is a 2017 with 66,748 miles. We replaced the engine with a used one and paid $5306.33”
NHTSA complaint #11216914, filed 2019-05, 66,748 miles“I was driving down the freeway at 70 MPH and the car lost all power. The check engine code came on as well as the epc light. The car would try to start but would run very roughly. When I got it home I started it and noticed fuel pouring from the fuel rail”
NHTSA complaint #11399727, filed 2021-03, 90,000 miles“I have notice since purchasing the car it has issues with mileage and correct has to mileage. I spoke with be when first getting it and the service worker acknowledged the issue but did not fix it. It is still a problem now. You can fill the tank up go a mile down the street and it will say you have driven 30 miles. Even when the vehicle is in park it will say you are driving at least 2 miles per hour. I have a video that better places the situation as well. …”
NHTSA complaint #11301900, filed 2020-01, 75,000 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…
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- 11025437Oct 14, 2025G12Evo can now be mixed with previous coolants.
- 11025430Oct 14, 2025Engine misfire diagnostic aid.
- 11025436Oct 9, 2025How to measure engine oil consumption.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 17% |
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 12 | 26% |
| 2023 | 11 | 26% |
| 2022 | 12 | 28% |
| 2021 | 5 | 7% |
| 2020 | 12 | 22% |
| 2019 | 147 | 27% |
| 2018 | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 | 33 | 21% |
| 2016 | 43 | 27% |
| 2015 | 43 | 22% |
| 2014 | 108 | 28% |
| 2013 | 112 | 22% |
| 2012 | 84 | 17% |
| 2011 | 90 | 15% |
| 2010 | 117 | 14% |
| 2009 | 96 | 11% |
| 2008 | 20 | 11% |
| 2007 | 16 | 8% |
| 2006 | 39 | 7% |
| 2005 | 27 | 11% |
| 2004 | 11 | 5% |
| 2003 | 16 | 4% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta
42 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta
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.
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