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Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 101 complaints about the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid since 2013, and 3 recalls have been issued. The 2013 model year has 79 complaints, more than any other year, led by transmission and engine problems.

1 year to avoidWorst: 2013
Owner complaints
101
Recalls
3
Worst year
2013
Model years
2013-2016

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid years to avoid

More than twice the Jetta Hybrid's typical complaint count for a model year.

Best Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid complaints by model year

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

2013201420152016

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid problems

All model years combined.

  • Transmission
    73
  • Engine
    18
  • Electrical
    13
  • Brakes
    11
  • Fuel system
    7
  • Acceleration
    5
  • Airbags
    4
  • Visibility
    2
  • Steering
    2
  • Driver assistance
    1
  • Body
    1

Most reported problems on the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid

Stalling 21Transmission failure 19Check engine light 15

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2016951Airbags00
2015951Transmission10
20147020Transmission90,00021
20132479Transmission76,00033Avoid

Recalls 3

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Questions about the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid

What years of the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid should you avoid?

2013. It has more than twice the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2013 alone has 79, mostly about transmission and engine.

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

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

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

Transmission, with 73 complaints across all years, followed by engine (18) and electrical (13).

How many recalls does the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid have?

3 recalls between 2013 and 2016. The 2013 model year has the most, with 3.

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