2013 Volkswagen Jetta brakes problems
22 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta, which is 3% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 22 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 55,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 55,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact rented a 2013 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds and attempting to stop for traffic, the braking system failed to engage and caused the brake pedal to become stuck to the floorboard. The contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. There were no injuries and no police report. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 13,857. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen jetta. While driving 15 MPH, the brakes failed and the contact's vehicle rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was not injured and a police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a certified independent mechanic and the body damage was repaired. In addition, when the vehicle was in park or reverse, it would jerk. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
- Electrical system 150 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 141 complaints
- Engine 116 complaints
- Fuel system 44 complaints
- Steering 37 complaints
- Air bags 31 complaints
- Cruise control 17 complaints
- Lighting 17 complaints