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3VWD17AJ0FM••••••2015 Volkswagen JETTA
This build draws 3.2× more complaints than the average 2015 Volkswagen JETTA build (9 vs 3).
9on this build
185on the model
66builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 4Exterior Lighting 2Engine 2Seats 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemJan 2023
I'm finding the brake pedal to be extremely hard to depress. This happened overnight, as the car was operating normally; now I'm afraid to move it because I can't brake properly at very low speeds
EngineJan 2022
The timing belt chain is faulty on the car. There was a recall on models a year before mine and Im having the same problems with mine. My car is inoperable and very unsafe. Driving on hills and in the snow was dangerous because of the jerkiness and lack of speed in the car. It…
SuspensionOct 2021
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer for maintenance service and was informed that three of the coil springs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that 8 months later, the vehicle was taken back…
Unknown Or OtherAug 2019
My rear view camera stopped working on my vehicle. When I shift into reverse, the screen doesn't change to the rear view camera any more. Try it many times now
Exterior LightingJan 2019
The contact owns a 2015 volkswagen jetta. When the high beam headlights were activated, the low beam headlights became inoperable. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
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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 3VWD17AJ0FM292833 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.