MYRModel Year Report

2023 Volkswagen Jetta

▲ Better than typical
2023 Volkswagen Jetta
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:59:59.034Z

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. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 13 complaints 1986: 14 complaints 1986 1987: 18 complaints 1988: 19 complaints 1989: 28 complaints 1990: 22 complaints 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 30 complaints 1992 1993: 17 complaints 1994: 117 complaints 1995: 220 complaints 1996: 31 complaints 1997: 54 complaints 1998: 192 complaints 1998 1999: 349 complaints 2000: 439 complaints 2001: 668 complaints 2002: 702 complaints 2003: 455 complaints 2004: 231 complaints 2004 2005: 248 complaints 2006: 580 complaints 2007: 201 complaints 2008: 188 complaints 2009: 888 complaints 2010: 852 complaints 2010 2011: 606 complaints 2012: 499 complaints 2013: 515 complaints 2014: 386 complaints 2015: 193 complaints 2016: 160 complaints 2016 2017: 158 complaints 2018: 30 complaints 2019: 537 complaints 2020: 51 complaints 2021: 65 complaints 2022: 41 complaints 2022 2023: 41 complaints 2023 2024: 36 complaints 2025: 21 complaints 2026: 3 complaints 2026
2023: 41 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19841
198513
198614
198718
198819
198928
199022
199131
199230
199317
1994117
1995220
199631
199754
1998192
1999349
2000439
2001668
2002702
2003455
2004231
2005248
2006580
2007201
2008188
2009888
2010852
2011606
2012499
2013515
2014386
2015193
2016160
2017158
201830
2019537
202051
202165
202241
202341
202436
202521
20263

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 24%

24% of complaints: service brakes — 10 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 24%

24% of complaints: engine — 10 distinct reports on file.

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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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20%

20% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7%

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

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 7%

7% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 3 distinct reports on file.

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

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 (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 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 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.