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2019 Volkswagen Jetta Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
0%of 550 total for the year
Median mileage
7,202miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, 0% of the 550 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,202 miles.

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.

“The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the failure electrical, child safety start, and stop defect, and other electrical features failed to function as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the ECM software was updated. The vehicle was repaired but the failure continued, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the vehicle needed a battery replacement. The battery was replaced but the failure continued. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 13,805.”

NHTSA complaint #11507478, filed 2023-02, 13,805 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the turbo was making an abnormal loud mechanical grinding sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken three times to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was working as designed. Additionally, the contact was informed that the wastegate turbo had a lot of play and the wind was causing the abnormal sound. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 600.”

NHTSA complaint #11422895, filed 2021-06, 600 miles

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202412%
202312%
201920%
201721%
201611%
201532%
201462%
201341%
201282%
2011254%
2010718%
2009728%
200874%
200794%
2006549%
20054117%
20043716%
20034510%
200210415%
200110916%
200012128%
19997822%
1998158%
19971120%
199613%
19952612%
19942017%
1992620%
1991516%
1990732%
198927%
1987317%
1985215%

Other parts of the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta

Transmission and drivetrain
162 complaints
Electrical system
154 complaints
Engine
147 complaints
Other or unknown
95 complaints
Brakes
30 complaints
Fuel system
29 complaints
Exterior lighting
26 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
25 complaints
Body and structure
23 complaints
Suspension
17 complaints
Air bags
16 complaints
Vehicle speed control
16 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 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