The Lemon Index2024 Volkswagen Jetta.
The 2024 Volkswagen Jetta is so far better than average by owner complaints: 46 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 74, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 0 recalls, and it gets 33 to 34 mpg combined. The best Volkswagen Jetta year is 2018.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 46 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Volkswagen Jetta year. 2024 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.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 9K to 17K miles on the car (5 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
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 258 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet
- How to handle Brake noise or Pulsation during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
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 $1900–1950 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.5L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Vehicle is brand new currently has 13,000 miles, only highway driving, purchased car new in April 2024. Rear brakes wore down prematurely. Needed to replace rear brakes and rotors.
2024 Volkswagen Jetta owner · NHTSA complaint 11627092
More owner reports
Codes read cylinder misfire. People say they cannot fix it.
NHTSA complaint 11609456
Quick answers
Is the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 1.4× fewer complaints than average per car sold, against other 2024 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 74; 100 is average). The best Volkswagen Jetta year by this measure is 2018.
What are the most common 2024 Volkswagen Jetta problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (26%), brakes (26%) and transmission & drivetrain (15%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta get?
33 to 34 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2024 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 2024 Volkswagen Jetta have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 15% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta cost in fuel a year?
About $1900 to $1950 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta have?
1.5L 4-cyl.
What Volkswagen Jetta year is better than the 2024?
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