2017 Volkswagen Jetta Problems, Recalls & Reliability
249 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, alongside 7 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 24/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Fuel system leads the reports, typically around 59,975 miles.
Typical
Where 2017 sits among all Jetta years
What owners report
“I noticed today after driving my car when turned off, the fuel was leaking from exhaust pipe.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 Jetta
“Engine light came on 11/05/2020 got it checked and a oil change because it would be due within 500 more miles, these codes came up mb2, br80, ma28, p068a. Car is running fine but my engine light is still on.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 Jetta
“I was driving down the freeway at 70 mph and the car lost all power. The check engine code came on as well as the epc light. The car would try to start but would run very roughly. When i got it home i started it and noticed fuel pouring from the fuel rail”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 Jetta
“2017 vw jetta 1.4l gas engine jolts when pressing or depressing acceleration pedal under 20mi/h. Brakes to a sudden stop (not smooth) when bringing car to a complete stop.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 Jetta
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 138 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 39,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 18,700 and 64,853 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (7)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Jetta vehicles. The fuel rail bolts may become loose over time, allowing fuel to leak.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail bolts and, as necessary, the fuel rail. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at…
Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master…
Fix: Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master…
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual…
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at…
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles. The affected vehicles have Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) markings on the body that do not match the VIN plate near the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to…
Fix: Volkswagen has notified owners and has replaced the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's…
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Beetle and Jetta GLI vehicles. The affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator to overload the vehicle. As such, these…
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at…
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles. The affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator to overload the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to…
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at…
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles equipped with a 1.4L engine. These vehicles have an engine that may seize due to an improper casting of the block.
Fix: Volkswagen will either buy back the vehicle or replace the engine block, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.…
Technical service bulletins
661 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and electrical — are on file for the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
The 2017 Volkswagen Jetta drew 249 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 24/100, scored against the model's worst year (2002).
What are the most common 2017 Volkswagen Jetta problems?
The top reported problems for the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta are fuel system (41 complaints), electrical (38), and engine (34).
At what mileage do 2017 Volkswagen Jetta problems show up?
Owners most often report 2017 Volkswagen Jetta problems around 39,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 18,700 and 64,853 miles.
Does the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta have recalls?
7 recall campaigns apply to the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.