Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Volkswagen Jetta
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 43 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 #22V514000 Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 12 complaints
- Service Brakes 12 complaints
- Electrical System 10 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 9 complaints
- Lane Departure 7 complaints
- Steering 7 complaints
Of the 43 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta has an average reliability reputation with notable issues in its engine, brakes, and electrical system. A recall has affected the rearview camera, while common complaints highlight problems with the engine and braking systems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 20,000–40,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | very common |
| service brakes | 25,000–50,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| electrical system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $200–$700 | common |
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 change every 10,000 miles
- Brake pad replacement every 30,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 40,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfiring or stalling
- Soft or spongy brake pedal
- Infotainment system malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.