Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen years to avoid and best years
There are not enough Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen years yet to compare newer ones with older ones. 2014 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (34 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2013 at 0 (from 36 complaints) and 2014 at 1 (from 34 complaints). On the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, 10 of 34 complaints name Suspension.
Data as of .
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 → Most | 1 | 34 | 1 | Suspension | — |
| 2013 → Fewest | 0 | 36 | 1 | Air bags | — |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Wagon
- Oil
- 5W-30 or 5W-40 · 4.2 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 195/65R15, 205/55R16, 225/40R18, 225/45R17 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 16V-078 covers certain 2012-2014 Volkswagen models including Golf, Passat, Eos, and CC, and related Audi models: dealers replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators. Confirm whether a given Jetta SportWagen VIN is included in the campaign population; the unit total spans many VW Group vehicles.
Frequently asked questions
Which Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2013 at 0 (from 36 complaints) and 2014 at 1 (from 34 complaints).
Which Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen year has the most owner complaints?
2014 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (34 complaints). On the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, 10 of 34 complaints name Suspension.
How do Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen owner complaints compare by year?
There are not enough Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen years yet to compare newer ones with older ones.
What engine oil does a US Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen use?
5W-30 or 5W-40 With filter, about 4.2 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.
What tire sizes fit a US Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen?
Published US specs commonly list front 195/65R15, 205/55R16, 225/40R18, 225/45R17 (trim-dependent) and rear 195/65R15, 205/55R16, 225/40R18, 225/45R17 (trim-dependent); confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.
What NHTSA recalls affect the US Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen?
Recall 16V-078 covers certain 2012-2014 Volkswagen models including Golf, Passat, Eos, and CC, and related Audi models: dealers replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators. Confirm whether a given Jetta SportWagen VIN is included in the campaign population; the unit total spans many VW Group vehicles.