2017 Volkswagen Jetta engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 35 complaints for the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 23 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 23 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 39% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle wheels seized which resulted in the vehicle hitting the side walk while being operated approximately 20 MPH. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and the vehicle was deemed operable. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to mikes auto body where they were informed of NHTSA campaign number: 17v070000 (engine and engine). The dealer was not contacted for the vehicle to be diagnosed.
On three separate occasions, while driving between 65-75MPH on the highway with 1/4 to 1/2 full tank of gas, my car began to stutter/hesitate. Immediately the "epc" light came on with the check engine symbol, blinking. All power to the accelerator ceased. I immediately pulled over on each instance, turned the car off and waited 2-5 minutes. After waiting, I successfully re-started the car each time, with the check engine light remaining on.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta
- Fuel system 42 complaints
- Electrical system 33 complaints
- Air bags 21 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 15 complaints