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2013 Volkswagen Jetta: broken coil spring

5 of the 518 complaints about the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta describe broken coil spring.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
1%
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 13 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Broken coil spring by model year

  • 2020
    2
  • 2019
    7
  • 2017
    3
  • 2016
    1
  • 2015
    5
  • 2014
    4
  • 2013
    5
  • 2012
    2
  • 2011
    2
  • 2010
    11
  • 2009
    2
  • 2008
    1
  • 2007
    1
  • 2006
    2
  • 2003
    1
  • 2002
    3
  • 2001
    4
  • 2000
    2

What owners say

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 Feb 6, 2021 · Airbags, Electrical · 80,000 miles · OH

Clock spring broke when turning wheel 1.5 revolutions while backing the car into a parking spot.

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.

Service bulletins that may apply

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

Questions about the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta coil spring

Is broken coil spring a common problem on the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta?

5 of 518 owner complaints about the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta (1%) mention broken coil spring. The model year with the most reports is 2010.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta?

There is 1 recall and 13 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta

Stalling 52Check engine light 50Loss of power 42Transmission failure 28Fuel pump 23Jerking 20Headlights 15Won't shift 13Airbag light 11Door locks 11Engine failure 10Steering lock-up 9Won't start 9Misfire 6Slipping 6Warning lights 6Wipers 6No deployment 5Hesitation 5

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