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Buying a used 2018 Volkswagen Jetta

Recalls and owner-reported problem areas from official NHTSA data. Every car is different, so check the specific listing before you make an offer.

Most-reported problem areas

Owners filed 32 complaints with NHTSA. The areas mentioned most:

  • unknown or other8
  • fuel/propulsion system7
  • air bags6
  • power train5
  • electrical system3
  • engine2

Recalls

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

    NHTSA campaign 20V648000

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Jetta vehicles. The fuel rail bolts may become loose over time, allowing fuel to leak.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

    NHTSA campaign 20E064000

    Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

    NHTSA campaign 19V615000

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."

Recalls apply to some vehicles of this model year. Whether a specific car was affected or repaired depends on its VIN.

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Source: NHTSA public recall and complaint data.