2014 Volkswagen Jetta Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

108Engine complaints

28%Of all 386 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE108 · 28%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM89 · 23.1%

POWER TRAIN73 · 18.9%

Unspecified / other71 · 18.4%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM38 · 9.8%

Share of the 386 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta overview page.

What owners report

“THE HORN DOES NOT WORK, ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON WHILE DRIVING OR IN PARK, WHEN YOU PUT GAS IN THE VEHICLE YOU HAVE TO PRESS…”NHTSA complaint 11057134 — filed 12/28/2017

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DARCARS VOLKSWAGEN SILVER…”NHTSA complaint 11024674 — filed 09/20/2017

“KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. UNABLE TO TURN OFF ENGINE.”NHTSA complaint 11023707 — filed 09/15/2017

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta: 108 of 386 complaints on file (28%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta have in total?

386 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 20 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 18 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.