2013 Volkswagen Jetta problems and complaints
Owners have filed 517 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (148), Power Train (141), Engine (112).
Key takeaways
- 517 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 12 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 148 | 29% |
| Power Train | 141 | 27% |
| Engine | 112 | 22% |
| Unknown Or Other | 98 | 19% |
| Steering | 37 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 34 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 31 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 3% |
| Structure | 15 | 3% |
| Suspension | 14 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-10-01
Mechatronics reprogram for prior recall does not fix failure longterm. The accumulator recall was fixed with original OEM accumulator which prolongs the need for Mechatronics rebuild. The OEM valve body housing is weak and cracks as well. The windshield spray motor just replaced. Appears it is a larger issue, many h...
Air Bags,structure - filed 2026-08-09
Airbags did not deploy..as per police report
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-05-02
Driving vehicle on highway, vehicle lost engine power, no acceleration possible. Attempt to restart vehicle resulted in no start. Subsequent evaluation of fault revealed high pressure fuel pump failure.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.