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Volkswagen Jetta Wagon VIN Check

NHTSA holds 6 owner complaints on the Volkswagen Jetta Wagon from 5 production runs; the worst run has 2, the typical one 1.2.

NHTSA complaint records · 6 complaints · 5 runs · 2002–2004 · Updated Nov 8, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Jetta Wagon run is WVWSK61J62W (2002 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.7× the typical run. Power train problems make up 20% of reports.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Volkswagen Jetta Wagon has 5 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every Jetta Wagon complaint on file.

FIG.01·Volkswagen Jetta Wagon — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
WVWSK61J62W••••••20022——
WVWSE61J63W••••••20031——
WVWSP61J63W••••••20031—1
WVWSL61J34W••••••20041——
WVWSE61J64W••••••20041——
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 20% of everything Volkswagen Jetta Wagon owners report: Power Train, 2 of 6 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Volkswagen Jetta Wagon — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Power Train2——
Fuel/propulsion System2——
Engine1——
Electrical System1——
Vehicle Speed Control1——
Steering1——
Air Bags1——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

FIG.06·Volkswagen Jetta Wagon — complaint severity
OutcomeVolkswagen Jetta WagonAll vehicles
Complaints filed61,118,888
Involved a crash0 (0%)64,330 (5.7%)
Involved a fire1 (16.7%)27,017 (2.4%)
Injuries reported058,150
Deaths reported02,729
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,118,888 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,893 production runs. The Volkswagen Jetta Wagon share of that is 6 complaints over 5 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Everything on the Volkswagen Jetta Wagon
Fuel economy39 mpg bestDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space34 cu ftUsed prices62 listingsWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2001–2006

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Volkswagen Jetta Wagon VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 6 NHTSA complaints from 5 Jetta Wagon runs and 0 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Jetta Wagon production run has the most complaints?

WVWSK61J62W, a 2002 build, with 2 complaints. The typical Jetta Wagon run has 1.2.

How many Jetta Wagon complaints involve a crash?

0% of 6 reports, against 5.7% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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