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3VWD17AJ8EM••••••2014 Volkswagen JETTA
This build draws 4.6× more complaints than the average 2014 Volkswagen JETTA build (14 vs 3).
14on this build
356on the model
116builds in total
Most reportedEngine 6Electrical System 3Fuel/propulsion System 2Power Train 2
What owners of this build wrote
EngineOct 2023
HI, I bought this 2014 VW Jetta with 87,000 miles on it for $12,000 from Conicelli Motors in Conshohocken, PA- Nov 2021. I put $8000 down and had $4000 left to pay on it. I kept up with my oil changes and everything. By Oct 2023, I am being told the engine needs to be replaced.…
Power TrainApr 2021
In early april, my 2014 jetta started experiencing jerking into gear while driving occasionally. It appeared that inclines or acceleration (even though both were gentle) were the culprit. So I tried to drive the car even gentler than I already am. On april 16, however, the car…
Unknown Or OtherJan 2021
Volkswagon jetta is leaking transmission fluid. Contacted vw they advised me, my VIN was not included in the recall so there was nothing they could do. I explained to them I did not feel safe driving it due to the recall states(38b9/9v) it can cause fires
Electronic Stability Control (esc)May 2020
Its leaking from the cooling part its get very hot
Electrical SystemApr 2020
I been trying to get my sticker since last year ....I haven't been able to cause of the re call. I been driving expires tags....am annoy already with this recall t the dealer should had told me since tha begging...my car keeping losing oil and and. Can I just get a refund
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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 3VWD17AJ8EM420959 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.