Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Volkswagen Jetta
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Volkswagen Jetta has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 160 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V648000 Fuel Rail Bolts May Loosen Allowing Fuel Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20E064000 Master Cylinder Has Insufficient Fluid Seal Crimp NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V615000 Key May Be Removed When Not In Park NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V352000 Mismatched Vehicle Identification Number/FMVSS 567 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V136000 Incorrect Tire Label Information/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V137000 Incorrect Tire Information Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V070000 Engine may Seize NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 33 complaints
- Engine 33 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 30 complaints
- Unknown or Other 25 complaints
- Air Bags 21 complaints
- Power Train 15 complaints
Of the 160 complaints on file, 18 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 160 complaints, owners report 9 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Volkswagen Jetta has an average reliability rating. Issues primarily involve the fuel rail, ignition, and engine, as supported by recall and complaint data. Recalls for these components might demand attention. The vehicle's costs align with typical rates, making it a decent choice for those requiring a balance of cost and reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel rail | 40,000–70,000 miles | $400–$600 | common |
| ignition module | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$500 | common |
| engine block | 55,000–85,000 miles | $1,000–$3,500 | occasional |
| master cylinder | 60,000–90,000 miles | $250–$400 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 10,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 40,000 miles
- Air filter replacement every 30,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 60,000 miles
- Tire rotation and balance every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell indicating a leak
- Engine misfires or idling issues
- Delayed ignition or key removal issues
- Brake fluid leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.