2017 Volkswagen Jetta Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 16%of 160 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, 16% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,500 miles. 1 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.
“While driving the my driver side window fell of track and fell down towards the door panel. It caused debris to fall into my car almost causing me to. Crash. I lost important documents. This is the second time. Back in 2018 the driver side window fell of track while was driving almost causing me to crash. It felt as if I was struck by lighting. It was a very scary moment. I just don't want my family to get hurt. It was repaired and was told that it is a common issue. Please help”
NHTSA complaint #11309099, filed 2020-02, 20 miles“My car can be turned off and does need to be in park. The electrical comes and goes but the most alarming is the Jetta accelerates on it's own and it takes a couple of minutes to get it under control. At one point I have no way of stopping the acceleration to stop. Also, I asked crestmont vw if it was normal to have car off and not in park. They acted like it was normal. The Jetta has rolled back and almost hit people. I have not received any recalls from the company. It happens all the time.”
NHTSA complaint #11338771, filed 2020-07, 10 miles“Purchased vehicle new. After approximately 15,000 miles, vehicle began to pull to right upon accecleration. (turbo engine.) took to all 3 dealerships in the las vegas/henderson area multiple times. Put four new michelen tires on in november, 2018. The pull remained consistant and is getting worse. Dealerships diagnosed problem and documented as torque steer; a design characterist of transverse mounted engine and trans axle. After conducting my own research, I determined torque steer is a safety problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11185833, filed 2019-03, 15,000 miles“I have identified a matter related to the rear view cam which merits attention. I contacted vw directly as well as my local dealership and neither felt that further action was warranted. Since this is clearly a safety issue it seemed that the next step would be contacting this agency. Because of a glitch in the rear cam software I narrowly avoided two separate incidents; in one there was a close call with a vehicle passing behind me and in another a neighborhood child was riding a bicycle directly behind the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11270854, filed 2019-10, 20,000 miles“Problems with front assist. I was told this feature was on my vehicle and verified that it was at the time of sale. Unfortunately it does not ever detect a vehicle in front of me. I could be idling and hit a brick wall or going 65mph down i95 and a vehicle suddenly stops in front of me either event nothing happens. This system does not work as described and there are no warning lights on my dashboard and the front assist system is enabled every time I start the vehicle. The fact that this system doesn't work at all is very disappointing as it was a major selling point of the car”
NHTSA complaint #11366746, filed 2020-10, 53,000 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.
- 11010021Oct 17, 2024Additional reporting
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 2017 Volkswagen Jetta
42 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsEngine
33 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 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