repaired · 2023 Q3
Fuel injection system: fuel rail
Risk. A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
2017 Volkswagen JettaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 160 owner complaints about the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-615 the manufacturer reports only 47% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 14, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta has problems
160 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
33Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
33Engine4 crash/fire/injury
30Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
21Air bags8 crash/fire/injury
15Power train
14Steering3 crash/fire/injury
14Service brakes5 crash/fire/injury
12Fuel system, gasoline
7Vehicle speed control
4616 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 33 | 4 |
| Engine | 33 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 30 | 1 |
| Air bags | 21 | 8 |
| Power train | 15 | 0 |
| Steering | 14 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 14 | 5 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 12 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 1 |
| 16 other systems | 46 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2017 Volkswagen Jetta recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Anti-theft: control module
Risk. Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal…
repaired · 2017 Q3
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Risk. The mismatched VINs make the vehicle noncompliant with regulatory requirements.
repaired · 2018 Q2
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Risk. Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2018 Q2
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Risk. Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. If the engine seizes, the wheels may suddenly lock up, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Jetta year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Jetta median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Volkswagen Jetta safety ratings
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Jetta owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I have severe painful burns on my gluteus from the seat heater. I had the heater on intermittently on a drive of about 75 miles. I put the heater on for about 10-15 minutes a few times but did not have it on the entire trip. After getting to my destination I started feeling painful burning…
The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the infotainment system touch screen failed to operate as an intended. No warning light was illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted, and the vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic to be…
I purchased my car used. In the past 3 years I have had problems my headlights became increasingly dim I checked my fuses and it had blown so I replaced it. Upon doing so my windshield wipers that had just been working no longer moved. But my headlights worked. Then my passenger window would not…
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