Is the Volkswagen Jetta Reliable?
1999–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Volkswagen Jetta Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | Not enough data | |
| 2025 | 0 | 16 | 1 | — | 84 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 0 | 15 | — | — | 85 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 0 | 34 | — | — | 70 | Good |
| 2022 | 1 | 37 | — | — | 65 | Good |
| 2021 | 2 | 44 | — | — | 60 | Fair |
| 2020 | 3 | 35 | — | — | 55 | Fair |
| 2019 | 6 | 363 | 34 | — | 30 | Poor |
| 2018 | 0 | 20 | — | — | 80 | Excellent |
| 2017 | 3 | 132 | 7 | 1 | 44 | Poor |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Jetta Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Jetta scores 8 points below the average sedan. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Volkswagen Jetta Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 696 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Volkswagen Jetta reliable?+
The Volkswagen Jetta scores 64/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 15 recall campaigns and 696 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Jetta is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2024 Jetta achieved the highest reliability score of 85/100 with 0 recalls and 15 complaints.
How many miles does a Jetta last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Volkswagen Jetta owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Jetta will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
More Volkswagen Jetta Research
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