2014 Volkswagen Jetta drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 74 complaints for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 74 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 47 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 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 | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 11 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 47 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Dealership has had my car for 100 days and still not fixed. 2014 - 2 clutches and a rebuilt transmission later. Car was returned, same day 5th gear went out again on interstate 95 almost killed my son.
As I was accelerating onto the highway on-ramp, my car made a loud cracking sound and smoke immediately began to come out of from under the hood of my car. I was unable to accelerate and I steered the car to the highway shoulder. All the service and warning lights on my vehicle were now on. I immediately turned off my vehicle. After waiting a few minutes for the smoke to dissipate, I opened the hood and noted oil on the floor.
Other problems reported for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta
- Engine 114 complaints
- Electrical system 94 complaints
- Fuel system 42 complaints
- Air bags 37 complaints
- Lighting 24 complaints
- Brakes 18 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints