Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen years to avoid
Every Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen model year on file (2013-2014), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2014
Worst year on file
63.0
Severity index
Engine
Most-reported system
2013
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | 63.0 Medium | 413 | Engine |
| 2 | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | 31.9 Low | 543 | Electrical System |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 543 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 31.9 Low | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2014 | 413 | 1 | 22 | 1 | 63.0 Medium | ENGINE |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.