2019 Volkswagen Jetta engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 149 complaints for the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, 19% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 149 19% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 1,000 miles 75 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 65 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 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 75 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 1,000 miles, and 95% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Vehicle caught fire while putting car in reverse. Car exploded from engine, no check engine light. I could have died, the fire almost burned down a building. The fire department was called and the front of the car was melted. My arm was injured and I had to get a new cast for my broken wrist. Car was towed by city officials as a hazard.
The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with an unknown warning light illuminated and an unknown message displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.
Other problems reported for the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta
- Drivetrain & axles 161 complaints
- Electrical system 156 complaints
- Brakes 30 complaints
- Fuel system 29 complaints
- Lighting 26 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 25 complaints
- Body & structure 23 complaints
- Air bags 16 complaints