MYRModel Year Report

2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:03:28.162Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
33
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2011

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

45% of complaints

Complaints per year

2008: 2 complaints 2008 2009: 16 complaints 2009 2010: 23 complaints 2010 2011: 33 complaints 2011 33 2012: 27 complaints 2012 2013: 36 complaints 2013 2014: 34 complaints 2014
2008: 2 complaints 2008 2009: 16 complaints 2009 2010: 23 complaints 2010 2011: 33 complaints 2011 33 2012: 27 complaints 2012 2013: 36 complaints 2013 2014: 34 complaints 2014
2008: 2 complaints 2008 2009: 16 complaints 2009 2010: 23 complaints 2010 2011: 33 complaints 2011 33 2012: 27 complaints 2012 2013: 36 complaints 2013 2014: 34 complaints 2014

2011: 33 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20082
200916
201023
201133
201227
201336
201434

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

45% · 15 reports
FIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

I was driving on the highway and I smelled burning plastic. I reached behind my back and burned my finger. I pulled off and looked and saw a hold and melted seat. The back of my coat was melted as well.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-26

Also filed under Seats

Recently my 2011 Jetta Sportwagen's exterior light dashboard indicator came on. Upon investigation I found that the passenger side exterior front and rear lights were not working.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-08-14

On this vehicle, fuse (F16 plug-in position) overheated and damaged the fuse box, causing a partial loss of exterior vehicle lighting. This could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-12-29

Exterior lighting

15% · 5 reports
FIRE
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Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the passenger's side headlight, the driver's side tail lights, directional turning signal lights, and the license plate lights failed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-05-27

Suspension

12% · 4 reports

Fuel/propulsion system

12% · 4 reports

Engine

9% · 3 reports

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2017-03-10Air bags16V078000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2018-04-18Engineering analysisOpen Air Bag Clockspring Failure

Buy-smart checklist

2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V078000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.