MYRModel Year Report

2018 Volkswagen Jetta

▲ Better than typical
2018 Volkswagen Jetta
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:54:43.252Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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
32
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2018

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Fuel/propulsion system

22% of complaints

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 13 complaints 1986: 14 complaints 1987: 18 complaints 1988: 19 complaints 1989: 28 complaints 1990: 22 complaints 1990 1991: 32 complaints 1992: 30 complaints 1993: 17 complaints 1994: 120 complaints 1995: 220 complaints 1996: 173 complaints 1996 1997: 141 complaints 1998: 192 complaints 1999: 349 complaints 2000: 439 complaints 2001: 668 complaints 2002: 702 complaints 2002 2003: 456 complaints 2004: 231 complaints 2005: 248 complaints 2006: 580 complaints 2007: 201 complaints 2008: 188 complaints 2008 2009: 889 complaints 2010: 852 complaints 2011: 607 complaints 2012: 500 complaints 2013: 518 complaints 2014: 387 complaints 2015: 194 complaints 2016: 161 complaints 2017: 160 complaints 2018: 32 complaints 2018 32 2019: 552 complaints 2020: 54 complaints 2021: 71 complaints 2022: 43 complaints 2023: 43 complaints 2024: 46 complaints 2025: 31 complaints 2026: 6 complaints 2026
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 13 complaints 1986: 14 complaints 1987: 18 complaints 1987 1988: 19 complaints 1989: 28 complaints 1990: 22 complaints 1990 1991: 32 complaints 1992: 30 complaints 1993: 17 complaints 1993 1994: 120 complaints 1995: 220 complaints 1996: 173 complaints 1996 1997: 141 complaints 1998: 192 complaints 1999: 349 complaints 1999 2000: 439 complaints 2001: 668 complaints 2002: 702 complaints 2002 2003: 456 complaints 2004: 231 complaints 2005: 248 complaints 2005 2006: 580 complaints 2007: 201 complaints 2008: 188 complaints 2008 2009: 889 complaints 2010: 852 complaints 2011: 607 complaints 2011 2012: 500 complaints 2013: 518 complaints 2014: 387 complaints 2014 2015: 194 complaints 2016: 161 complaints 2017: 160 complaints 2018: 32 complaints 2018 32 2019: 552 complaints 2020: 54 complaints 2021: 71 complaints 2022: 43 complaints 2023: 43 complaints 2023 2024: 46 complaints 2025: 31 complaints 2026: 6 complaints 2026
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 13 complaints 1986: 14 complaints 1986 1987: 18 complaints 1988: 19 complaints 1988 1989: 28 complaints 1990: 22 complaints 1990 1991: 32 complaints 1992: 30 complaints 1992 1993: 17 complaints 1994: 120 complaints 1994 1995: 220 complaints 1996: 173 complaints 1996 1997: 141 complaints 1998: 192 complaints 1998 1999: 349 complaints 2000: 439 complaints 2000 2001: 668 complaints 2002: 702 complaints 2002 2003: 456 complaints 2004: 231 complaints 2004 2005: 248 complaints 2006: 580 complaints 2006 2007: 201 complaints 2008: 188 complaints 2008 2009: 889 complaints 2010: 852 complaints 2010 2011: 607 complaints 2012: 500 complaints 2012 2013: 518 complaints 2014: 387 complaints 2014 2015: 194 complaints 2016: 161 complaints 2016 2017: 160 complaints 2018: 32 complaints 2018 32 2019: 552 complaints 2020: 54 complaints 2020 2021: 71 complaints 2022: 43 complaints 2022 2023: 43 complaints 2024: 46 complaints 2024 2025: 31 complaints 2026: 6 complaints 2026

2018: 32 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19841
198513
198614
198718
198819
198928
199022
199132
199230
199317
1994120
1995220
1996173
1997141
1998192
1999349
2000439
2001668
2002702
2003456
2004231
2005248
2006580
2007201
2008188
2009889
2010852
2011607
2012500
2013518
2014387
2015194
2016161
2017160
201832
2019552
202054
202171
202243
202343
202446
202531
20266

Known problem areas

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

Fuel/propulsion system

22% · 7 reports
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The vehicle wouldn't start and upon closer inspection some fluid was underneath the vehicle and there was a strong smell of gas.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-22

My vehicle has an active, federally mandated safety recall for a fuel rail leak (Recall 24Gi / 20V648000), which is a documented fire hazard. The vehicle now has an active "EPC" (Electronic Power Control) dashboard light and a fuel odor.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-16

Air bags

19% · 6 reports
CRASH
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Tl* the contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving 55MPH. The contact depressed on the brake pedal and the pedal was not functioning, the contact struck a guardrail and the vehicle come to a stop.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-01-05

Also filed under Service brakes

Sometimes I leave my cell phone on the passenger seat and the warning bell chimes. If I remove my cell phone from the passenger seat, the warning stops or if I do lock the seatbelt, it will also stop the warning.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-02-28

Power train

16% · 5 reports

Electrical system

9% · 3 reports
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The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The contact shifted in neutral and attempted to restart the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-18

Engine

6% · 2 reports

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2019-11-19Electrical system, steering19V615000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

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  2. R
    2020-10-30Service brakes, hydraulic20E064000 Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles.

    Remedy: Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge.

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  3. R
    2021-03-31Fuel system, gasoline20V648000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Jetta vehicles. The fuel rail bolts may become loose over time, allowing fuel to leak.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail bolts and, as necessary, the fuel rail. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2018 Volkswagen Jetta — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel/propulsion system: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 19V615000 · Electrical system, steering
  • Recall 20E064000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 20V648000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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FAQ

Is the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta?
The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

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