MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Volkswagen Jetta Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 1,738 total NHTSA owner complaints and 52 federal recall campaigns for the Volkswagen Jetta.
Best Jetta Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All Jetta Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Jetta | 6.2 / 10 | 23(5.1/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 Jetta | 7.7 / 10 | 40(8.9/10k) | 0 | Critical Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 Jetta | 8.1 / 10 | 42(9.3/10k) | 0 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 Jetta | 7.7 / 10 | 42(9.3/10k) | 1 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 Jetta | 5.5 / 10 | 66(14.7/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 Jetta | 6.1 / 10 | 51(11.3/10k) | 6 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 Jetta | 3 / 10 | 545(121.1/10k) | 11 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 Jetta | 7.2 / 10 | 31(6.9/10k) | 3 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 Jetta | 3.2 / 10 | 159(35.3/10k) | 7 | Critical Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 Jetta | 2.6 / 10 | 160(35.6/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 Jetta | 3.5 / 10 | 193(42.9/10k) | 8 | Critical Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 Jetta | 3.4 / 10 | 386(85.8/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2014 |