Vehicle Data Hub

2013 Volkswagen Jetta engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 116 complaints for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
116 16% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
54,000 miles 88 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
2 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Engine complaints by mileage, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 54,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 20 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 13 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 14 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 20 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 9 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 6 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 2 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 2 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 1 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 1 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 54,000 miles
Based on 88 complaints that include mileage. 53% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
View the numbers
MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles20
20k to 40k miles13
40k to 60k miles14
60k to 80k miles20
80k to 100k miles9
100k to 120k miles6
120k to 140k miles2
140k to 160k miles2
160k to 180k miles1
180k to 200k miles1
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 88 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 54,000 miles, and 53% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 2 crashes.

What owners wrote

Takata recall VW jeta was in an accident due to freezing rain in january 2017 (knoxville, tn). VW slid into another car causing in excess of $5,000 damage; however, the airbags failed to activate. Complete failure in air conditioning system/compressor electrical system locks/unlocks doors while driving. Electrical system rolls down windows for no reason. This begun 70k miles

Reported at 45,000 miles, January 2017 Crash

Vehicle just exited freeway onto exit ramp. While braking from highway speed, at approximately 10-15 MPH, there was a loud noise and the engine stalled. Wheels were locked, as if it was stuck in gear. Vehicle skid slightly into intersection on wet pavement. Vehicle was still in drive when car stalled. Vehicle was shifted into park and restarted. No warning lights came on after or before to indicate engine problems. Vehicle was taken to VW dealership for inspection.

Reported at 21,000 miles, October 2014

Other problems reported for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta

Engine problems in other years

Engine problems across all Volkswagen models