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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3VWDB7AJ9HM••••••2017 Volkswagen JETTA
This build draws 3.1× more complaints than the average 2017 Volkswagen JETTA build (9 vs 3).
9on this build
156on the model
53builds in total
3involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedEngine 2Electrical System 2Fuel System 2Gasoline 2
What owners of this build wrote
StructurecrashFeb 2021
Car can be turned off even if the vehicle is not in park. The car was turned off while still in drive unbeknownst to the driver. This resulted in the car rolling into another vehicle in a parking lot. This could have caused a lot of damage to pedestrians and other vehicles. A…
Electrical SystemcrashFeb 2018
I havve been having electrical issues the past three-five months on this vehicle today when in a car accident the air bag lights came on but no air bags deployed fire and rescue siad they should have deployeed. The radio would turn on and off and sometimes the head lights…
EnginecrashNov 2017
The contact owns a 2017 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle wheels seized which resulted in the vehicle hitting the side walk while being operated approximately 20 mph. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and the…
Service BrakesDec 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled down to the floorboard; however, the vehicle responded as needed. The traction control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Mavis Tire…
Engine And Engine CoolingSep 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fuel leaking from under the hood of the vehicle. The check engine, and electronic power control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent…
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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 3VWDB7AJ9HM220948 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.