2011 Volkswagen Jetta engine and engine cooling problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the splash guard detached from the vehicle and damaged the radiator. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving to his destination. The vehicle was not…”
filed Jan 5, 2023
“Was driving our 2011 jetta sportwagen tdi 25 mph and check engine light and engine heater light were flashing. Car went into safe mode with very little throttle control. Took to dealer and was told a catastrophic fuel system failure occurred and the entire fuel system needs to be replaced. Found…”
filed Feb 9, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 11V466000 · Sep 7, 2011
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Jetta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Jetta | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Jetta | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 Jetta | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 Jetta | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Jetta | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Jetta | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 Jetta | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 Jetta | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 Jetta | 8 | 2% |
| 2010 Jetta | 71 | 8% |
| 2009 Jetta | 72 | 8% |
| 2008 Jetta | 7 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.