The Lemon Index2022 Volkswagen Jetta.
The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta is better than average by owner complaints: 33 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 60, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 1 recall, and it gets 33 to 35 mpg combined. The best Volkswagen Jetta year is 2018.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 43 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Volkswagen Jetta year. 2022 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Recalls 1
- back over prevention 2022
The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Volkswagen told dealers about
Volkswagen sent dealers 451 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Engine oil consumption measurement
- Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation Instruction (U.S
- Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Volkswagen Jetta GLI 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1850–1950 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.5L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
OBD-II port is not connected properly meaning that when a checked engine light came on I am unable to diagnose the issue.
2022 Volkswagen Jetta owner · NHTSA complaint 11627249
More owner reports
The cars computer that controls the engine broke 2 months ago. Now the same issue with the car
NHTSA complaint 11509158
My car doesnât even have 15,000 miles on it and it started driving weird almost like the engine was stalling and the EPC light came on
NHTSA complaint 11527094
Quick answers
Is the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.7× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 60; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Volkswagen Jetta year by this measure is 2018.
What are the most common 2022 Volkswagen Jetta problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (33%), engine (30%) and electrical (27%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta have?
1 safety recall (latest: back over prevention). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta get?
33 to 35 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta cost in fuel a year?
About $1850 to $1950 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta have?
1.5L 4-cyl.
What Volkswagen Jetta year is better than the 2022?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2018, 2020 and 2015.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works