MYRModel Year Report

2023 Volkswagen Jetta

▲ Better than typical
2023 Volkswagen Jetta
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:40:44.145Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volkswagen Jetta Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2023 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 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: 455 complaints 2004: 231 complaints 2005: 248 complaints 2006: 580 complaints 2007: 201 complaints 2008: 188 complaints 2008 2009: 888 complaints 2010: 852 complaints 2011: 606 complaints 2012: 499 complaints 2013: 516 complaints 2014: 386 complaints 2014 2015: 194 complaints 2016: 161 complaints 2017: 159 complaints 2018: 31 complaints 2019: 547 complaints 2020: 52 complaints 2020 2021: 67 complaints 2022: 42 complaints 2023: 43 complaints 2023 2024: 43 complaints 2025: 28 complaints 2026: 5 complaints 2026
2023: 43 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19841
198513
198614
198718
198819
198928
199022
199132
199230
199317
1994120
1995220
1996173
1997141
1998192
1999349
2000439
2001668
2002702
2003455
2004231
2005248
2006580
2007201
2008188
2009888
2010852
2011606
2012499
2013516
2014386
2015194
2016161
2017159
201831
2019547
202052
202167
202242
202343
202443
202528
20265

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

SERVICE BRAKES 28%

28% of complaints: service brakes — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

ENGINE 26%

26% of complaints: engine — 11 distinct reports on file.

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Car was started on afternoon of XXX and the Low Coolant alert sound and dashboard light came on. Opened hood and car was completely out of coolant. Took to Royal Automotive, Vestavia Hills, AL on Wednesday XXX to be fixed.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260720

On April 1, 2023 I leased a 2023 VW Jetta for 39 months. I test drove the car. Upon delivery, it had 12 miles on the car.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230425

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%

21% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing software.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 19%

19% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

CRASH
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I was driving 50 mph and hit a very large deer. The airbag did not deploy and there was no warning

NHTSA ODI report, 20241115

Also filed under AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH in traffic, the Forward Collision Avoidance system activated, causing the vehicle to slow down and the Forward Collision Avoidance warning light illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230601

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7%

7% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2023 Volkswagen Jetta — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2018 ▲ 1992 ▲ 1991

WORST YEARS

■ 2009 ■ 2010 ■ 2002

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FAQ

Is the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.