2016 Volkswagen Jetta engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 44 complaints for the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 44 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 42,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 42,000 miles, and 54% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that several hours after the vehicle was parked, the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department was notified and was able to extinguish the fire. The fire started in the engine compartment. A fire report was not filed. The contact was informed that the fire was caused by an electrical fault under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle remained at the residence. There was no additional inspection done on the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated that the check engine warning light and EPC warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway. The contact was able to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle would not accelerate above 15 MPH. The contact stated that there was an abnormally strong gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta
- Electrical system 36 complaints
- Fuel system 35 complaints
- Brakes 23 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 22 complaints