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Volkswagen Jetta GLI years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Volkswagen Jetta GLI since 2016. The 2016 model year has 2 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
0
Worst year
2016
Model years
2016-2016

Volkswagen Jetta GLI years to avoid

No model year of the Volkswagen Jetta GLI stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Volkswagen Jetta GLI years

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Volkswagen Jetta GLI complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2016

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Volkswagen Jetta GLI problems

All model years combined.

  • Steering
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Electrical
    1

Volkswagen Jetta GLI problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2016-2Electrical00

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Volkswagen Jetta GLI

What years of the Volkswagen Jetta GLI should you avoid?

No single model year of the Volkswagen Jetta GLI has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Volkswagen Jetta GLI?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Volkswagen Jetta GLI?

Steering, with 1 complaints across all years, followed by engine (1) and electrical (1).

How many recalls does the Volkswagen Jetta GLI have?

No recalls on record.

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