What breaks most · 2013 to 2016 model years
Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid problems by year
Owners have filed 101 safety complaints with NHTSA about the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid across model years 2013 to 2016. Three years stand out: 2013 for powertrain and transmission complaints, 2014 for powertrain and transmission complaints and 2015 for powertrain and transmission complaints.
- Years to check closely: 2013, 2014, 2015
- Complaints on file
- 1012013 to 2016, all trims
- Worst year
- 201379 complaints
- Crashes reported
- 40 fires · 1 injuries · 0 deaths
- Typical failure mileage
- 80kMedian where owners gave mileage
- Recall campaigns
- 6Across the years shown
Complaints by model year
Raw filings with NHTSA, not adjusted for how many were sold.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Recalls | Most-reported component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 3 | 3 | Powertrain and transmission (57) | |
| 20 | 1 | 2 | Powertrain and transmission (15) | |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | Powertrain and transmission (1) | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Air bags (1) |
What fails on the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
| Component | Share of complaints | Filings | Crashes | Parts for this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain and transmissionTransmission parts | 72% |
57 | 0 | Shop all powertrain and transmission parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| EngineEngine gaskets and seals | 18% |
14 | 0 | Shop engine parts for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid |
| Electrical systemAlternators, starters and ignition | 11% |
9 | 0 | Shop electrical system parts for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid |
| BrakesBrake pads, rotors and calipers | 10% |
8 | 2 | Shop brakes parts for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid |
| Speed control and throttleThrottle and pedal sensors | 6% |
5 | 1 | Shop speed control and throttle parts for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid |
| Fuel systemFuel pumps and injectors | 5% |
4 | 0 | Shop fuel system parts for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid |
| Air bags | 4% |
3 | 0 | Check recalls for air bags on NHTSA.gov |
| VisibilityMirrors and glass | 1% |
1 | 0 | Shop visibility parts for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid |
One complaint can name more than one component, so shares add to more than 100%. "Unknown or other" is NHTSA's uncategorized bucket and is shown but never ranked.
In owners' words
Complaint narratives as filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length.
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2013 volkswagen jetta. Consumer writes in regards to mechatronic accumulator housing safety recall. The consumer stated the vehicle could not be taken out of park and the transmission was replaced.
How to read this page
Every figure comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's public complaint database, which holds every safety-related defect complaint filed by owners since 1995. We refresh it monthly and count each complaint once per component it names. Data through September 6, 2026.
NHTSA only accepts safety-related complaints. Rattles, paint, infotainment bugs and other annoyances are under-reported here, so this page is a map of what fails in ways owners consider dangerous, not a full reliability score.
Counts are raw. Use the year-over-year shape and the component mix, not the absolute numbers. Where a component maps to parts we stock, the row links to that category filtered to the year you are viewing. Air bag and seat belt complaints link to the recall checker instead, because those repairs are almost always covered.
Common questions
Which Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid years have the most problems?
By NHTSA complaint volume, 2013, 2014, 2015 carry the most filings on the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid. The 2013 alone has 79 complaints, led by powertrain and transmission.
What is the most common Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid problem?
On the 2013 model year, the most-reported component is powertrain and transmission with 57 complaints. The table above lists the top components for every year.
At what mileage do Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid problems start?
The median mileage at failure across all Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid complaints that include mileage is about 80,000 miles. Older model years skew higher; the per-year figure is in the "at a glance" card.
Are these complaints verified?
No. NHTSA publishes complaints as submitted and does not investigate individual filings. Patterns across hundreds of complaints are meaningful; a single one is not.