MYRModel Year Report

2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:23:50.491Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2011 highlighted. 2008: 2 complaints 2008 2009: 15 complaints 2009 2010: 23 complaints 2010 2011: 33 complaints 2011 2012: 27 complaints 2012 2013: 36 complaints 2013 2014: 34 complaints 2014
2011: 33 complaints
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YearComplaints
20082
200915
201023
201133
201227
201336
201434

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 45%

45% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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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, 20181026

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, 20170814

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, 20161229

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 15%

15% of complaints: exterior lighting — 5 distinct reports on file.

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, 20160527

SUSPENSION 12%

12% of complaints: suspension — 4 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 4 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 9%

9% of complaints: engine — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20170310 — air bags

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.

Campaign 16V078000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20180418 — EA (open)

Air Bag Clockspring Failure

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16V078000 (air bags) has been completed.
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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.