2016 Volkswagen Jetta vs 2018 Volkswagen Jetta
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Volkswagen Jetta | 2018 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 160 | 31 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 820 | 649 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–44 | 27–33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 46,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volkswagen Jetta | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 43 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 36 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 28 | 6 |
| Power Train | 22 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 0 |
| Steering | 11 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 18 | 0 |
| Stalling | 8 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
2016 Volkswagen Jetta
2018 Volkswagen Jetta
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.