2022 Volkswagen Jetta problems
The Volkswagen Jetta is a compact car/small family car manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen since 1979. Positioned to fill a sedan niche above the firm's Golf hatchback, it has been marketed over seven generations, variously as the Atlantic, Vento, Bora, City Jetta, Jetta City, GLI, Jetta, Clasico, and Sagitar (in China).
The Jetta has been offered in two- and four-door saloon / sedan, and five-door wagon / estate versions – all as four- or five-seaters. Since the original version in 1980, the car has grown in size and power with each generation. By mid-2011, almost 10 million Jettas have been produced and sold all over the world. As of April 2014, Volkswagen marketed over 14 million, becoming its top selling model.
Nameplate etymology
Numerous sources note that the Jetta nameplate derives from the Atlantic 'jet stream' during a period when Volkswagen named its vehicles after prominent winds and currents (e.g., the Volkswagen Passat (after the German word for trade wind), Volkswagen Bora (after bora), and Volkswagen Scirocco (after sirocco).
A 2013 report by former VW advertising copywriter Bertel Schmitt, said that — after consulting VW sources including Dr. Carl Hahn, former Volkswagen of America Chief and W.P. Schmidt, former sales chief at Volkswagen — no evidence suggested Volkswagen employed a naming theme for its front-drive, water-cooled vehicles; nor was there evidence the names derived from a theme; nor that a naming system "was ever announced, either officially or confidentially."
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Common 2022 Volkswagen Jetta problems
The Volkswagen Jetta, introduced in 1979, has been a popular compact car offering a blend of style, performance, and comfort. However, like any vehicle, it is not immune to issues and complaints from owners. This article will discuss some of the most common problems with the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta, based on complaints from owners.
- Window Regulator Failure: The window regulator is responsible for moving the window up and down. In the 2001 Jetta, this component has been known to fail, causing windows to become stuck or move erratically. A mechanic will need to replace the window regulator, which is a relatively straightforward task.
- Faulty Coil Packs: Coil packs are responsible for producing the high-voltage current that fires the spark plugs. In the 2020 Jetta, faulty coil packs have been reported to cause sudden power loss, shaking, or hesitation. This issue affects a small number of 2020 Jettas, but it can lead to significant engine performance issues.
- Evaporative Emission Issues: Evaporative emission issues have been reported in the 2022 Jetta, with some drivers experiencing constant check engine light (CEL) warnings and issues with cruise control. These problems are typically related to the vehicle's evaporative emission system, which is designed to capture and store fuel vapors to prevent them from being released into the atmosphere.
- Brake Pedal Vibration: Some 2022 Jetta owners have reported a vibration in the brake pedal. This issue can be caused by various factors, including a defective brake booster, which can make the vehicle unsafe to drive. In some cases, this problem has been resolved by replacing the brake booster.
- Whining Noise from Below Rear Seats: A whining noise from below the rear seats has been reported in the 2022 Jetta. This issue is often related to a faulty evaporation temperature sensor, which can be resolved by installing a new vacuum hose with the sensor.
- Travel Assist Light: The travel assist light, which indicates the status of the vehicle's driver assistance systems, has been known to come on constantly while driving in some 2022 Jettas. This issue is often related to a defective steering wheel, which may require replacement.
- Rear Brake Pads: Some 2022 Jetta owners have reported that their rear brake pads are worn down to 7mm, which is considered near replacement. This issue is common in newer VWs, even for those who do not drive aggressively.
These are some of the most common problems reported by 2022 Volkswagen Jetta owners. While these issues can be frustrating, many of them can be addressed through repairs and maintenance. However, it is essential to consider these potential problems when purchasing a used Jetta, particularly when considering the vehicle's mileage and maintenance history.
How reliable is the 2022 VW Jetta?
The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta has a predicted reliability score of 76 out of 100.
What is a common problem in Volkswagen Jetta?
Automatic gearbox problems
It has been known for the automatic gearboxes on these cars to suffer with different problems. One of the most common problems is for the gears struggling to change, which could be caused by problems with the gear linkage. Does this video below sound anything like your problem?
What are the brake issues with the 2022 Jetta?
Common issues that will arise when your 2022 VW Jetta brake pads need to be replaced include squealing, screeching, grinding or squeaking when brakes are applied. You may still notice vibrations or pulsation in the pedal or steering wheel.
How long do Jetta engines last?
In many cases, the VW Jetta can run for more than 200,000 miles when properly maintained. Most VW Jetta owners drive their cars for 7 and a half years, which is usually around 75,000 miles before they upgrade to a new model with the latest features.
How reliable is the 2022 VW Jetta?
The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta has a predicted reliability score of 76 out of 100.
Are there any problems with the Volkswagen Jetta?
The compact car has lower-than-average maintenance and repair fees. It's also less likely to develop major issues unlike its competitors. Body problems, harsh shifting, window regulator damage, and electrical issues are some of the most common problems found on Volkswagen Jettas.
What are the brake issues with the 2022 Jetta?
Common issues that will arise when your 2022 VW Jetta brake pads need to be replaced include squealing, screeching, grinding or squeaking when brakes are applied. You may still notice vibrations or pulsation in the pedal or steering wheel.
Is the 2022 Jetta safe?
In government crash testing, the 2022 Jetta received five out of five stars for overall crash protection. It got four stars for frontal protection and five stars for side crash protection.
2022 Volkswagen Jetta car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Volkswagen Jetta problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine problems
- Service brakes problems
- Electrical system problems
- Forward collision avoidance problems
- Lane departure problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2022 Volkswagen Jetta vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2022 Volkswagen Jetta complaints
The NHTSA has received 23 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-24
- VIN: 3VWNM7BUXNM
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: My car only had twelve thousand miles on it when the problem started with the rear brakes. They were at an eight and in less than two weeks time they started dragging not fully disengaging and went down to a one. Screeching. I looked it up and seems to be a common problem. If it is common and VW is aware of it not only affecting my specific model but other models as well. I believe it should be addressed and figure out a way to stop it. It messes with my fuel economy as well as goes thru pads way sooner than what they should. Which is gonna be costly over time.
STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-27
- VIN: 3VWCM7BU5NM
- Components: STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I have a 2022 VW Jetta and my breaks lasted 13,400 miles, I have a daily commute of 11 miles and I believe this is not a normal condition on a car. The delaer refused to replace the breaks despite the eviden condition of low quality. In addition I have a problem in my door where the door does not close in case of really cold weather. I have a video but it I cannot upload.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-12
- VIN: 3VW7M7BU3NM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE
- Summary: It has been about over 3 weeks that my travel assist alarm has been going off without any notice.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-11
- VIN: 3VWGM7BU8NM
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The rear brake pads needed to be replaced when the car only had 30,530 miles. The dealer stated the pads and rotors needed to be replaced. At a different shop, they turned the rotors and replaced the rear brake pads. The service tech said he had never seen a car with such worn pads with so few miles.
STEERING,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-03
- VIN: 3VW7M7BU8NM
- Components: STEERING,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE
- Summary: The car just stated saying “drive assist not available” it beeps every 5 minutes. Dealer says might need to change steering wheel which is in back order. It’s very annoying because it makes a very loud sound while driving. I researched and seems lots of owners are having the same issue.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-07
- VIN: 3VWEM7BU7NM
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The driver rear brake is sticking and locking up and has premature wear. Rear brakes and rotors have been replaced at 18,000 miles under warranty.. when driving rear brake does not release causing front tire to spin and create handling issues. The problem is worse and dangerous in wet conditions. Volkswagon calls it a wear and tear but it is a safety and handling issue. Case number 06285728
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-28
- VIN: 3VWGM7BU5NM
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Have had rear brakes replaced due to severe noise. This was done per rear brake recall. After rear brakes replaced brakes they are still making a squealing sound especially when cold. Notified VW dealer and told this is normal especially when brakes a cold.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-18
- VIN: 3VWBM7BU9NM
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Car has been at the Henderson VW repair shop 30 days. Two months ago coolant light was on. Took it in and they topped it off. No paperwork. Next a 20,000 maintenance-. No alerts. Last month coolant light again. Took it in - blown head gasket at 22,000 miles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-20
- VIN: 3VWNM7BU6NM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: This vehicle has a "digital cockpit" without traditional analog gauges. It completely shut down on me while driving on the freeway, leaving me without a speedometer, and a red caution "do not drive" warning indicator. I have a video of this incident captured by my partner that I can share, as well as a static image, which I attach therein. Prior to this incident, it repeatedly shut down while driving, but in those cases would come back up in 5 to 10 seconds. This may have been a computer "crash" as it came back up with 0 on the trip odometers. The dealer seemingly fixed this problem with a reset process described in a TSB. In the most recent incident, the display never came back online, and I was unable to safely continue driving. There are also random issues with this display locking into "night" mode during the day, usually after backing out of a dark garage or going through a tunnel, which leaves the display impossible to read in bright sun. The only fix when this happens is to pull over, turn the car off, wait 5 minutes, and resume driving.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-01
- VIN: 3VWGM7BU8NM
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: bought this car brand new and after couple of days when I get on highway and trying to give gas the car started shaking vigorously and lost engine power. check engine light came on. pulled over to the shoulder and turned off the car. after a minute started the car and it's working fine. took it to dealer next day and they said there was codes for cylinders 1 & 3 misfire, but they can't reproduce the problem when they drove it. so, can't do anything. after a year (car is only used for local driving) while I was driving on highway from a game when I am giving gas to pass vehicles, I could feel shaking from engine like its misfiring and check engine started flashing. but when I took leg off the pedal and give gas slowly its working fine and engine light went off. only 7k miles on the car and engine has misfiring issue creating loss of power which is a safety concern on highways. other owners report similar issues.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-11
- VIN: 3VW7M7BUXNM
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The head gasket is leaking coolant from between the block and the head. This can cause overheating of the vehicle or fires. Can also affect the motor. This problem was identified by a dealer and was originally noticed due to low coolant warning when driving the car. Vehicle is available for inspection if needed
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-10
- VIN: 3VWEM7BUXNM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: Engine misfire on all cylinders. Engine start/stop failure, check engine light illuminates. Vehicle hesitates and looses power when accelerating. Vehicle then stalls while operating. Happens while in traffic or trying to pull out from intersection causing vehicle to stop in roadway. Almost causes crashes from rear due to sudden stop and sides due to not clearing the intersection. Dealer confirmed the issue but states there is no repair or known fix. Dealer said to use premium fuel which is not required by manufacturer. Problem still occurred with premium fuel. Several trips to two separate dealers and both state there is no fix for the dangerous issue just to keep driving it. The vehicle is available for inspection. This issues is occurring in other 2022 jettas and Taos models. Dealer stated they were aware of the issue but vw does not have a fix. Has occurred multiple times with my vehicle.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-20
- VIN: 3VW2T7BU5NM
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: The driver’s side seat is not secured and has slight movements in some positions and wobbles in other positions, particularly when braking . The seat does not feel secure or safe when under any hard braking. I had the dealer inspect it a few months after purchase they acknowledged it and replaced the mounting brackets to the seats and within 20 minutes the seat was loose again and the rail has a stutter in it when sliding it about 2/3rds back.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-22
- VIN: 3VWEM7BU3NM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: Vehicle problems experienced on 7/22/23. Traveling on Route 93 north to exit 17 just north of Concord, NH at 8:00pm. Used cruse control for most of trip, set to 60mph and 65 mph. The distance feature was working, what a PITA it is. Some where around Concord, NH a warning message in orange was displayed, “Engine speed max 4000” in center of display, an orange triangle with an “!” marked appeared just below the temperature gauge on left side of display, a yellow car with “!” on side appeared just below the estimated mileage remaining – it switched between that car and “EPC” cruse control was no longer available Stopped, checked the engine for over heating however it did not seem tooo hot, fans were not running (engine was off) Started again, lights were OFF. Rest of trip was on local roads so never tried cruse control. Left to return home around 2:00pm all warning lights OFF. Some where around Manchester, NH same thing happened plus orange picture of engine on right was illuminated, Cruse control would not maintain speed and then said unavailable. On hills vehicle would not move along with traffic even when foot was put to the floor. Drove directly to Colonial VW, did not shut vehicle OFF however nobody was available to read the computer codes. Scheduled appointment for Friday Driving home it was almost impossible to merge onto Route 93 even with accelerator pushed to floor. What ever the problem with your programming is the major fact that the vehicle is not able to keep up or merge with traffic even on local streets it a Major Hazard. VW may be concerned with saving their engine – I’m Concerned for my LIFE
ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-14
- VIN: 3VWCM7BU6NM
- Components: ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: My car doesn’t even have 15,000 miles on it and it started driving weird almost like the engine was stalling and the EPC light came on
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-27
- VIN: 3VWBM7BU2NM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, a knocking sound was coming from the engine compartment, and the vehicle started shaking and stalled. The contact stated that the check engine and electronic power control (EPC) warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the shoulder of the highway where the vehicle remained. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The failure mileage was approximately 4,500.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-03
- VIN: 3VWCM7BU1NM
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 3/3/23 My son started out onto the road outside our home. The car would not accelerate past 20 mph. The engine light flashed. My son turned around and brought the car back home. I brought the car in for service. The engine light was off and the car was able to accelerate on the way to the dealer. The dealer could not reproduce the problem. 5 codes were noted. 4/18/23. My son started home from school. The car again would not accelerate past 20 mph. The engine light flashed. The problem resolved and within a couple of minutes repeated. The car made it home and the engine light eventually went off. I brought the car in for service and the dealer could not reproduce the problem. Codes again were present. Since the dealer could not reproduce the problem no repairs were made. The problem is a huge concern because the car will not accelerate past 20mph. This is especially concerning on highway and expressway driving.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-16
- VIN: 3VWAM7BU4NM
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The left rear brake system has a defect that has resulted in the left rear inner brake pad to wear through at an accelerated rate resulting in brake failure with no friction material left. The other three brake pads in the rear have plenty of material. Excessive sounds, a sensation of dragging in the left rear part of the car, noises from the left rear of the car after releasing the brakes at approximately 10k miles, and eventually metal-on-metal grinding noises starting around 20k miles were reported multiple times to the servicing dealership. However, the service advisor reported there was plenty of material, and that they all make such sounds, but would not actually test drive it to confirm the reported noises. By continuing to drive the vehicle in this condition, it put the occupants and others on the road at increased risk.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-26
- VIN: 3VWEM7BU9NM
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The cars computer that controls the engine broke 2 months ago. Now the same issue with the car
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-19
- VIN: 3VWGM7BU1NM
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, a crack in the sunroof glass was discovered. After opening the driver’s side door, the sunroof glass shattered causing shards of glass to fall into the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who informed the contact that the sunroof glass had shattered due to an object striking the vehicle. The contact stated that no objects had impacted the sunroof glass to cause the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 2,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-22
- VIN: 3VWEM7BU3NM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Electronic Power Control (EPC) issue: The car unit bogs down the acceleration and limits the RPMs, making it dangerous to drive on high way or even local road. The issue pops up spontaneously but went away after car was OFF for hour and restarted. Engine runs ruff and shacks along with laud banging sounds from under car. Suspect sensors, other messages seem to be out of place, such as "turn lights on" in morning when driving directly into sun light or the large red accident display with nothing around at all, different locations. Scan taken of car by dealer, nothing to explain why, however 2 plugs were somewhat dirty & will be replaced, only 1800 miles on car. Other errors on display, the yellow Front Assist which switched between that and the ECP, to far left under the temperature a yellow triangle priority symbol (some what red) These all came on at time of fault. Speed varied from 20 to 30 even when pushing pedal to bottom.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-06
- VIN: 3VW7M7BU3NM
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: The forward collision system does not work. When the system is activated it does not work. I bought the car new in April 2022.I activate the system all the time while driving. To this day the system has never warned me [NO DASH LIGHT OR AUDIBLE SOUND WARNING ME TO BRAKE]
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-14
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated when he released the hill start assist the brakes seized, causing the vehicle to not move. The contact stated that after several minutes the brakes released. The dealer was contacted and stated that the feature operated as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the feature operated as designed. The failure was 75. The VIN was not available.
2022 Volkswagen Jetta recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.
Negative 2022 Volkswagen Jetta car reviews
Positive 2022 Volkswagen Jetta car reviews
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Excellent driving and good on fuel economy,
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I hope you're doing well! I wanted to share my experience with my car, which I've driven for 4,000 kilometers. It's from the executive line and comes with a ton of options, including a sunroof. The Beats audio system is absolutely awesome, with plenty of bass and great sound quality. Driving the car is a pleasure, although the power is a tad lower than I expected. However, if you step on the gas, it will go. I really appreciate the four different car setups - eco, normal, sport, and custom - which allow me to change the engine and suspension feel to my liking. Overall, I'm really happy with my car and would definitely recommend it to others!
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As a previous Mercedes Benz owner, I recently purchased my first Volkswagen Jetta. I am really impressed with the great gas mileage and the car's speed. It easily reaches 90+ on the highway and the drive is smooth. Even in the city, the drive is great. The interior is roomy with enough trunk space. The touch screen unit and digital display are easy to navigate and look fancy. Although I have the base model, it still comes with standard safety features such as blind spot monitoring, collision detection, and a backup camera. However, I do wish that the base model included leather heated seats and a sunroof.
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I love the Jetta! I got my first one in late 2018 when the new model came out, and I just got another one when my lease came up in December. It's amazing! I call it Audi Light because it's peppy, responsive, and fun. Plus, it's comfortable and I feel like my family and I are safe in it. It has a sturdy feel to it.
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My daughter and I are thrilled with this car!
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Are you having problems with your 2022 Volkswagen Jetta?
Vernon Lindgren 2024-11-28
I recently purchased a brand new Jetta in 22, after selling my eight-year-old Elantra. Unfortunately, I have had some issues with the Jetta and have had to take it in for service and repairs more frequently than I ever did with my Elantra. As a result, I am quite disappointed with my purchase and would not recommend the VW Jetta.
Cloyd Skiles 2024-11-20
The manual transmission is the only option for those who enjoy a fun driving experience. With the automatic transmission, the car will search for the right gear and then look for the V6 engine, which can be a bit of a letdown. However, the new gearbox has fixed the metal knocking sound that was present in previous models with less than 8 gears. While the Jetta 2020/2021 models may not be the most powerful, they still offer great gas mileage. The exterior design may not be anything special, but it has a classic look that some may appreciate. Before purchasing a Jetta, it's important to do your research and check out the dealer's reviews and mechanic shop. While VW may not be the most reliable brand, there are still many people who enjoy driving them. If you're looking for a cheap car, the VW Jetta may not be the best option. However, the Nissan Altima 2021 is a great alternative that offers a nice driving experience.
Casey Heidenreich 2024-11-20
All wheel drive and more horsepower would have prevented me from getting stuck in the mud.
Ernest Oberbrunner 2024-04-26
My car has less than 300 miles on it and it is a month old. I have identified a noise coming from the engine between 25-30 MPH when accelerating onto a highway or high speed roadway. This is a common issue with this model and can be easily resolved by a qualified mechanic.
Flavio Tromp 2024-02-22
Around 6 months ago, I was in the market for a new car and was deciding between this car and the Honda Accord. I ultimately went with the Accord, but recently got into an accident and was given a Jetta as a rental. While I appreciate having a car to drive, I have to say that I'm not a fan of the Jetta. The car feels very cheap and plasticky on the inside, and I don't feel particularly safe or comfortable driving it. The acceleration and brakes are also not very smooth, which can make driving a bit of a challenge. Additionally, I've noticed that the car doesn't have much power, especially on the highway. That being said, I do appreciate the safety features that the car does have. Overall, I'm just not a fan of the Jetta and wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable and smooth ride.