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3VWD17AJ2EM••••••2014 Volkswagen JETTA
This build draws 4.2× more complaints than the average 2014 Volkswagen JETTA build (13 vs 3).
13on this build
356on the model
116builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 5Electrical System 4Power Train 2Electronic Stability Control (esc) 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashFeb 2023
The contact owned a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, she was involved in a multi-vehicle accident pileup after a utility truck that was two vehicles ahead of her suddenly braked. The air bags had failed to…
EngineNov 2021
Got the Jetta in 2017 with 70,000 miles on it. It ran good in the beginning but gradually the engine light and the EPC light came on. It began to idle rough and die in the middle of driving it. With my child in the car! We took it to the dealership and they said nothing was…
Power TrainNov 2020
The contact owns a 2014 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, he noticed oil was leaking from vehicle. The vehicle was taken to ritchey automotive (5320 I-55 north jackson, ms 39211, (888-698-7459) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the…
Electrical SystemJul 2020
When the vehicle downshifts to lower gears the engine stutters and eventually stalls out
Unknown Or OtherDec 2018
O ring transmissions leak, epc light, cooling fan
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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 3VWD17AJ2EM359558 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.