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3VW267AJ4GM••••••2016 Volkswagen JETTA
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2016 Volkswagen JETTA build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
158on the model
62builds in total
Most reportedEngine 3Service Brakes 2Fuel/propulsion System 2Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
Fuel/propulsion SystemAug 2020
Possible fuel rail system detached from cylinder fuel pressure sensor needs to be replaced vehicle was in idle when ecm light went on and vehicle RPM were going crazy from 1-3 vehicle stalled out and shut off 4 times
Seat BeltsAug 2020
Seat belts no longer working except for the driver side. Passages side will not lock and pops out. All three back seat belts are stuck and will not release. I've had the car only a year purchased from drivetime. Then my key got stuck in my ignition and could not turn car off had…
Electrical SystemJun 2020
The contact owns a 2016 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that she was unable to remove the key from the ignition after parking the vehicle and turning the vehicle off. The police was contacted for assistance, and after multiple attempts, an officer removed the key from the…
Service BrakesOct 2019
I just bought my jetta a week ago and as I driving I'm noticing the car takes at least a good 5 seconds to accelerate and when it does accelerate it takes off also when I hit the brakes they don't work I don't believe a car with 34,000 miles should be having these unsafe…
SteeringAug 2019
Ignition cylinder and housing issues . Key got stuck in ignition and would not shut off the car . The car was on and running for 4 hours straight while I waited for aaa to tow it to the dealership . I had to replace the cylinder , bolt and steer lock
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3VW267AJ4GM281568 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.