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2010 Volkswagen Jetta Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA has 32 owner complaints about body and structure problems in the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta, 4% of all 852 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest body and structure complaint count among 21 Jetta model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 55,500 miles.

Structure & Body complaints
32
4% of 852
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
55,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2010 Volkswagen Jetta body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 12, 2010, latest Jul 18, 2024.

2010 Volkswagen Jetta structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2010Jun 2011Oct 2012Dec 2013Dec 2014Apr 2016Oct 2018Jul 2024
32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2010 to Jul 2024; peak Jan 2011 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Jetta model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200520 (8%)
  2. 200658 (10%)
  3. 200729 (14%)
  4. 200820 (11%)
  5. 200928 (3%)
  6. 201032 (4%)
  7. 201128 (5%)
  8. 201211 (2%)
  9. 201319 (4%)
  10. 201411 (3%)
  11. 201513 (7%)
  12. 20165 (3%)
  13. 20175 (3%)
  14. 20180 (0%)
  15. 201925 (5%)
  16. 20202 (4%)
  17. 20212 (3%)
  18. 20222 (5%)
  19. 20231 (2%)
  20. 20240 (0%)
  21. 20251 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta have body and structure problems?
NHTSA has 32 owner complaints about the body and structure in the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta, 4% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 55,500 miles.
Which Volkswagen Jetta year has the most body and structure complaints?
The 2006 Volkswagen Jetta has the most body and structure complaints (58), compared with 32 for the 2010.
Is there a body and structure recall for the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is classified under structure & body. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.