2017 Volkswagen Jetta steering problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Clockspring in steering wheel has failed, rendering driver airbag non-operational. Should vehicle be involved in a collision, driver airbag will not engage. Horn and steering wheel buttons are also non-operational”
filed Jun 18, 2023
“Tl* the contact owned a 2017 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated while driving at 60 mph and the vehicle went out of control. The contact lost control of the steering wheel and the vehicle slide across the street and hit a tree and a pole. The contact had minor injuries but a passanger died in the…”
filed Dec 28, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Jetta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Jetta | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 Jetta | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Jetta | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 Jetta | 6 | 15% |
| 2021 Jetta | 3 | 5% |
| 2020 Jetta | 3 | 6% |
| 2019 Jetta | 12 | 2% |
| 2016 Jetta | 11 | 7% |
| 2015 Jetta | 15 | 8% |
| 2014 Jetta | 17 | 4% |
| 2013 Jetta | 37 | 7% |
| 2012 Jetta | 41 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.