2016 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta GLI Problems

Complaints Reported

Complaints by Component

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

THE KEY PERIODICALLY GET STUCK IN THE IGNITION OR THE IGNITION WILL NOT TURN. SOME TIMES WIGGLING THE IGNITION, STEERING WHEEL, SHIFT SELECTOR, PRESSING ON THE BREAK OR ROCKING THE CAR IS NECESSARY.

Mar 06, 2019

ENGINE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLI. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (LASH VOLKSWAGEN OF WHITE PLAINS, 376 TARRYTOWN RD, WHITE PLAINS, NY 10607) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE TIMING BELT CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-822-8987 AND WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD REVIEW ALL THE INVOICES. AFTER THE INVOICE REVIEW WAS COMPLETED, THE MANUFACTURER DENIED THE REQUEST BECAUSE THERE WAS NO VIN IN ANY OF THE INVOICES. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT SHE WOULD NEED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. CASE NUMBER: 171734952 WAS PROVIDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000.

Nov 28, 2017

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 2016 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta GLI have?

The 2016 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta GLI currently has 2 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2016 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta GLI?

The most common problems reported for the 2016 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta GLI are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2016 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta GLI problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2016 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta GLI comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.