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2019 Volkswagen Jetta Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
16about this part
Share
3%of 552 total for the year
Median mileage
600miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, 3% of the 552 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 600 miles. 1 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.

“On 9/6/2019 I bought 2019 vw Jetta 1.4 t r-line tsi 16 valve dohc turbo 4 cylinder w/direct fuel injection. Had it back to the dealership the first week complaining about the grinding and growling noises under 40 MPH range while driving in city traffic. I was told by another dealership it is normal for 8 speed transmissions. Also said the only way stop the noise is to drive it in sport mod , not good with gas consuption but you won't hear it. While making a u turn and coming out of a drive way into city traffic, it has unpredictable acceleration which really shocked me. …”

NHTSA complaint #11299542, filed 2020-01, 2,050 miles

“2019 Jetta se automatic transmission I have been having issues since I purchased my Jetta in january 2019 it seems like my car has a serious lag. I was driving and went to make a left turn and as I was accelerating out of the turn the car wouldn't go for a little while then it shot off.. I noticed that it does it when I slow down also it have very slow response time with the acceleration. It doesn't it every so often. Maybe about once or twice a week also when the 'auto engine turn off' is engaged the car lags and sometimbes doesn't want to go.. Sometime I have to turn the car off and back on. …”

NHTSA complaint #11266083, filed 2019-10, 100 miles

“Takata recall: 2019 vw Jetta gli stalls and turns off while in neutral while stationary, as well as in gear and in motion. This happened on city streets and in parking lots, putting myself and my family in danger. Unsure of issue, but documented with video footage. No engine lights appeared. This happened 20 or more times yesterday, and one time 2 weeks ago.”

NHTSA complaint #11252073, filed 2019-08, 600 miles

“The transmission gave out only with 10,000 miles on it. Vehicle was in motion and did not want to make the necessary shift changes. Got stuck on 3rd gear.”

NHTSA complaint #11415215, filed 2021-05, 10,500 miles

“The Jetta does not maintain speed when cruise control is engaged. The Jetta increases speed up to an increase of 20 miles and hour, with cruise control engaged while going down hill.”

NHTSA complaint #11141605, filed 2018-10, 300 miles

Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202513%
202437%
202337%
202225%
202036%
2019163%
201774%
2016127%
201542%
2014113%
2013173%
2012143%
2011264%
2010304%
2009293%
200863%
200763%
2006183%
2005114%
200473%
200372%
2002172%
2001142%
2000174%
1999267%
199884%
199747%
199626%
199573%
199465%
1992827%
1991516%
1990418%
1989311%
1988421%
198716%

Other parts of the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta

Transmission and drivetrain
163 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)
26 complaints
Body and structure
23 complaints
Suspension
17 complaints
Air bags
16 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
12 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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