The key periodically get stuck in the ignition or the ignition will not turn. Some times wiggling the ignition, steering wheel, shift selector, pressing on the break or rocking the car is necessary.
The worst 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Steering1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 71
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Recall Reminder Part Labels
- Oil pressure priming after engine replacement or internal repair.
- Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) function test may not end on its own causing DTC.
- Apple car play function.
- Tool number added to table
- New machine version added to table.
- Voltage Drop Testing
- Voltage Drop Testing.
- Generator replacement, updated to include model years 2020 & 2021
- Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
What 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 volkswagen jetta gli. While driving 25 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle and the service engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (lash volkswagen of white plains, 376 tarrytown rd, white plains, ny 10607) where it was diagnosed that the engine timing belt chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 800‑822‑8987 and was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer stated that they would review all the invoices. After the invoice review was completed, the manufacturer denied the request because there was no VIN in any of the invoices. The contact was informed that she would need to pay for the repair. Case number: 171734952 was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.
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Questions about the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Is the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, close to a typical Jetta GLI model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI have?
No recalls on record.
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