2024 Volkswagen Jetta
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.
- Complaints
- 46
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
None on file
None on file
30% of complaints
Complaints per year
2024: 46 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 28 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 32 |
| 1992 | 30 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 120 |
| 1995 | 220 |
| 1996 | 173 |
| 1997 | 141 |
| 1998 | 192 |
| 1999 | 349 |
| 2000 | 439 |
| 2001 | 668 |
| 2002 | 702 |
| 2003 | 456 |
| 2004 | 231 |
| 2005 | 248 |
| 2006 | 580 |
| 2007 | 201 |
| 2008 | 188 |
| 2009 | 889 |
| 2010 | 852 |
| 2011 | 607 |
| 2012 | 500 |
| 2013 | 518 |
| 2014 | 387 |
| 2015 | 194 |
| 2016 | 161 |
| 2017 | 160 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2019 | 552 |
| 2020 | 54 |
| 2021 | 71 |
| 2022 | 43 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2024 | 46 |
| 2025 | 31 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
30% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
Told to replace brakes and rotors at 13000 miles. Out of pocket Took my car in with 3-4000 miles and asked same shop to look into brake issues rear brakes and was told the was no issue.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-12
Engine
26% · 12 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I own a Silver 2024 Volkswagen Jetta. My car stopped accelerating while I was driving on the freeway on 7/18/2026 which was a huge safety issue resulting in my car needing to be towed to the dealership because it was not drivable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-03
Also filed under Electrical system
Power train
15% · 7 reportsShow complaint excerpts
MIL light came on in November 2025, OBD-II diagnostic trouble code P0613 - TCM processor fault. Volkswagen has had a nationwide backorder on the replacement (part no. 09H-927-158) for MONTHS.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-27
Electrical system
15% · 7 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Zero warning lights, dash clusters only allowing two options to show, oil temperature reading 200degrees Fahrenheit or higher, floor board feels like the firewall is almost in the interior of the vehicle and not engine port.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-05-07
Forward collision avoidance
11% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing adaptive cruise control and warnings.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2024 Volkswagen Jetta — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.