2013 Volkswagen Jetta suspension problems

14 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 43,600.

owner complaints: 14
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 43,600
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Rear
2
Front: wheel bearing
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Volkswagen Jetta suspension problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta suspension

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Coil spring 5

Related recalls

Suspension: rearReported October 20, 2014 · 442,066 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, to November 30, 2012, and 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles manufactured March 1, 2011, to July 31, 2013. The durability of the rear trailing arms may be reduced in vehicles whose rear trailing arms have been previously deformed, such as a result of a rear or side-rear impact crash.
Risk: The reduced durability of the trailing arm may result in its sudden fracture, possibly causing loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a sheet metal inlay on the rear axle trailing arms designed to prevent a sudden loss of control in the event of trailing arm sudden fracture, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298.

Recall number 14V656000 · Recall details

What 2013 Volkswagen Jetta owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 25, 2024 · Engine, Suspension · CA

Unknown

Filed May 15, 2024 · Suspension · NC

Making loud noises when turning and steering wheel shakes really bad

Filed Aug 9, 2022 · Suspension · NH

Left front coil spring broke. Made popping sound while turning. Coil spring has two pink and two white dots.

Filed Mar 9, 2021 · Suspension · CT

Coil springs break randomly in cold weather making car handle erratically and without warning. Vw has recalled many coil springs on other models but not the jetta hybrid which uses the same components. Very unsafe.

Filed Jul 20, 2020 · Suspension · 160,000 miles · NY

The left-front suspension partially collapsed while making a turn at low speed into a parking space. I drove short distance to my mechanic who told me: a) there were breaks at both ends and the center of the left-front spring and breaks at both ends of the right front spring, b) the center break in the right spring would have pierced the tire if it had rotated a bit more, c) this failure is occurring on so many vw's that there is a back-order on springs, so it cannot be repaired at this time. This would have been extremely dangerous if the suspension had collapsed at higher speed or if the tire had been pierced.

Filed Aug 16, 2019 · Suspension · 21,994 miles · WI

2013 jetta with 21,994 miles. Original owner. Car has been making noise from front end especially on left hand turns. Inspected and found front of car much lower than usual and both front springs broken. A broken spring can result in loss of control and road hazards to other vehicles from broken metal parts on roadway. Will have pictures next week when we replace springs and struts. Car rides so low that I can't get my hydraulic jack under it at front jack points.

Filed Mar 9, 2017 · Suspension · 62,300 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact made a right turn and heard a snap sound. The contact continued driving and heard a rattling noise emerging from the front driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front driver side coil spring failed and stated that the vehicle should not be driven because it could cause more damage. The contact also stated that a thumping noise started approximately a year and half ago. The dealer could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 62,300.

Filed Apr 28, 2016 · Suspension · 33,000 miles · NH

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen jetta. While driving 35 MPH, an abnormal sound emitted from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side wheel bearing failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,000.

Filed Sep 16, 2015 · Suspension · AL

Fter a one-year assessment of the new sagitar, china's quality watchdog on friday urged faw-volkswagen to accelerate its recall to fix a flaw in the rear suspension.http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/business/motoring/2015-09/14/content_21850556.htm china identified as defect, the united states?

Filed Jun 3, 2015 · Body, Suspension · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle pulled to the left. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the subframe had been moved out of specification because the contact struck a pothole. The dealer stated that this needed to be repaired before the alignment could be performed. The manufacturer stated that the subframe was damaged by an outside influence and would not be covered. The vehicle would need a front end alignment every time it struck a pothole. The manufacturer stated that is how the subframe was designed. The contact felt this was a manufacturer defect. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Questions about the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta suspension

Does the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta have suspension problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the suspension of the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta, 3% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2013 Volkswagen Jetta suspension problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 43,600 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta suspension?

Yes, 1 recall: 14V656000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Volkswagen Jetta have bad suspension?

The Volkswagen Jetta model years with the most suspension complaints are 2019 (17 complaints), 2013 (14 complaints) and 2015 (14 complaints).