2017 Volkswagen Jetta brakes problems
15 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, which is 6% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 24,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 24,000 miles, and 75% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
While traveling down the road I realized dead ended, I attempted to apply my brakes at which time they did not work, I looked to ensure nothing was under it and when I seen there was nothing attempted to apply again, unfortunately they did not work again. I ended up crashing into a barrier and totaled the vehiucle and sustain injuries because of the defect.
The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled down to the floorboard; however, the vehicle responded as needed. The traction control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Mavis Tire and Brakes, where it was determined that the brake master cylinder needed to be replaced due to brake fluid leaking. The mechanic related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20E064000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic).
Other problems reported for the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta
- Fuel system 42 complaints
- Engine 35 complaints
- Electrical system 33 complaints
- Air bags 21 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 15 complaints