2013 Volkswagen Jetta
Comfortline, Sportline · 141,800 miles · 32601
Representative photo of the model, not this car. Photo by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons.
From the seller
Runs well, timing belt and water pump done at 120k with receipts. Clutch feels good. Rear bumper has a scuff.
Specification
Decoded from VIN 3VWDP7AJ4DM000001 via NHTSA — not typed in by the seller.
Open safety recalls
6 recall campaigns issued for this year, make and model. Ask the seller whether they were carried out — the work is free at a franchised dealer.
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA NCAP results for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD. Free federal data.
What owners complain about
516 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year, make and model. These describe the model in general, not this particular car — but they tell you what to inspect.
In owners' own words
Filed directly with NHTSA. Quoted as written — spelling and all.
I WAS STOPPED AT A SOLID RED TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WHEN I GOT THE GREEN LIGHT TO PROCEED STRAIGHT ACROSS THE INTERSECTION I BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. HALFWAY THROUGH THE INTERSECTION ANOTHER VEHICLE (VEHICLE #2) CROSSED MY PATH OF TRAVEL ON THE RIGHT HAND PASSENGER SIDE AND VEHICLE #2 DRIVER'S SIDE CRASHED INTO MY FRONT END. MY VEHICLE WAS SPUN …
The car has turned off at idle and at low speeds, almost causing accidents and to be rear ended in busy streets and during stop and go traffic on the highway. After numerous mechanic diagnostics at both Volkswagen Dealership service departments and third party mechanic shops, no one seems to be able to give me an answer or condition to wh…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CERTIFIED INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE BODY DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED. IN ADDITION,…
CAR JOLTS ON FREEWAY. DRIVER SIDE MIRROR PROTECTOR FELL OFF. AS A RESULT OF TRYING TO GRAB FALLEN OFF PIECE OVER EXTENDED ARM INJURY. DUE TO EXTENDING ARM OUT WINDOW
Hairline crack developed in the accumulator housing of the transmission (mechatronic unit), leaking and leading to insufficient transmission oil pressure. There is loss of power to the wheels. Was never notified and on last inspection they told me it was my fault. Recall code 34J6. The only thing the service department did was update the …
Car one day decided to have issues. It wouldn't turn over. So we called a row truck to come take it and run diagnostics. The tow truck driver showed up and on his decision making as im not a professional like he is he said can it turn on I said no so he pursued with saying that he is going to Jumpstart the battery in his words he says tha…
CSPC:MY 2013 VW JETTA CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS. THERE WAS NOT OVERHEATING OR ANY OTHER SIGNS THAT IT WAS GOING TO GO IN FLAMES. ALL THE WARNING SYSTEMS SEEMED TO BE WORKING, BUT IT STILL DIDN'T SHOW ANY SIGNS OF PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRIC WIRING OR ANYTHING ELSE. *DT *JS
THIS VEHICLE GOT SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION (FIRE) FROM THE LEFT-FRONT HOOD WHILE DRIVING TO WORK. THE CAR WAS TOTALED DUE TO THIS PROBLEM.
STEERING WHEEL GETS HARD AND STARTS LICKING OIL. STEERING WHEEL HAS BEING REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES. 12/10/13 REPLACED AT 13625 MILES, SECOND TIME REPLACED 10/10/2014 AT 27338 MILES. DEC. 2014 I GOT A RECALL NOTICE FROM VW OF AMERICA DUE TO FAULTY REAR AXLE. AS OF FEB./03/2015 MY VW JETTA IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER DUE TO THE SAME STEERING…
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle decelerated and nearly caused a crash on the freeway. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, restarted, and the vehicle operated as intended. The contact stated th…
Showing 10 of 516, drawn from the most-reported components. A complaint is one owner's account, not a verified fault.
Checking this car's history
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VIN: 3VWDP7AJ4DM000001