2013 Volkswagen Jetta drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 141 complaints for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta, 19% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 141 19% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 67,000 miles 79 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 12 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 12 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 19 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 79 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 67,000 miles, and 39% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Car jolts on freeway. Driver side mirror protector fell off. As a result of trying to grab fallen off piece over extended arm injury. Due to extending arm out window
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen jetta. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v866000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle decelerated independently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle and drove to her residence.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
- Electrical system 150 complaints
- Engine 116 complaints
- Fuel system 44 complaints
- Steering 37 complaints
- Air bags 31 complaints
- Brakes 22 complaints
- Cruise control 17 complaints
- Lighting 17 complaints