2014 Volkswagen Jetta Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 28 brake complaints for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, 7% of its 386 total complaints, with 3 crashes and 1 injury reported. There are no related brake recalls on file, and the median mileage at failure was 16,000.
- Brakes complaints
- 28
- 7% of 386
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 16,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal feeling harder to press while braking effectiveness drops at highway speed, sometimes leading to a collision.
- Some describe the brakes locking up entirely without warning, including while stopped on an incline.
- Others report a loud noise from the brakes followed by the pedal failing to decompress, causing the vehicle to strike another object.
- Several owners say the brake pedal becomes very stiff and hard to depress after the car has been sitting for several hours, tied to the push-button start requirement.
- One report describes the vehicle failing to slow or stop despite the driver pressing the brake pedal, resulting in a rear-end crash and injury.
- A few owners mention vibration or shaking felt through the brake pedal shortly after taking delivery of the car.
When 2014 Volkswagen Jetta brake complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 10, 2014, latest Dec 10, 2024.
Brakes recalls for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Jetta model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta have?
- NHTSA lists 28 brake complaints for the 2014 Jetta, which is 7% of all 386 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2014 Jetta brakes?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the brake complaints on the 2014 Jetta.
- Did the brake problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 injury linked to the brake complaints on the 2014 Jetta.
- At what mileage do 2014 Jetta brake problems usually occur?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on this model year is 16,000 miles.