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Volkswagen Jetta: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2022 (92/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
3 complaints · 1 recalls
21 complaints · 2 recalls
41 complaints · 1 recalls
65 complaints · 4 recalls
51 complaints · 6 recalls
537 complaints · 11 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
30 complaints · 3 recalls
158 complaints · 7 recalls
160 complaints · 5 recalls
193 complaints · 8 recalls
386 complaints · 5 recalls
515 complaints · 6 recalls
526 complaints · 8 recalls
639 complaints · 10 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2022?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta head-to-head →