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2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:23:52.059Z

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, 2014 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
2014: 34 complaints
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YearComplaints
20082
200915
201023
201133
201227
201336
201434

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SUSPENSION 29%

29% of complaints: suspension — 10 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 5 distinct reports on file.

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VOLKSWAGEN TDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED, CAUSING CAR TO SUDDENLY STALL IN LEFT LANE OF LOCAL HIGHWAY RT-198 IN BURTONSVILLE, MD. I WAS IN MOTION IN TRAFFIC STALLED AS I WAS COMING THROUGH INTERSECTION AT RT-198 AND RT-29.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160302

ENGINE 15%

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

CRASH
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While driving on a major highway at approximately 65 mph, my car completely shut off. The steering wheel froze, all the lights on the dashboard started blinking and the car's engine completely shut down.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230922

EPC WARNING LIGHT APPEARS AND SLOWS CAR DOWN FROM 65 TO 15 MILES PER HOUR ON FREEWAY WITHIN 15 SECONDS, EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND EVEN HAD SOMEONE SHATTER MY WINDOW WITH A SCREWDRIVER FOR ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENT

NHTSA ODI report, 20180722

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

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

CRASH
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While driving on a major highway at approximately 65 mph, my car completely shut off. The steering wheel froze, all the lights on the dashboard started blinking and the car's engine completely shut down.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230922

WHEN I STARTED THE CAR THE HVAC BLOWER MOTOR WOULD NOT WORK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160804

AIR BAGS 12%

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

CRASH INJURY
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THE CAR WAS IN A SEVERE FRONT END COLLISION THAT TOTALED THE CAR. THE WRECK RESULTED IN MULTIPLE INJURIES FOR BOTH OCCUPANTS. BOTH WERE TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20201116

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 20171113 — RQ (closed 20180504)

Air Bag Clockspring Failure

I 20180418 — EA (open)

Air Bag Clockspring Failure

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16V078000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2014 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 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 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.