2014 Volkswagen Jetta Engine Problems
Engine complaints account for 119 of 386 total complaints (31%) filed against the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, with a median failure mileage of 61,885 miles. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 119
- 31% of 386
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 61,885 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report the engine stalling suddenly at low speed or while coming to a complete stop, such as at stop signs or traffic lights.
- Several complaints describe the engine losing power or shutting off entirely while driving on the highway at higher speeds.
- Some owners experienced a delay of several seconds between pressing the accelerator and the car actually responding, sometimes while trying to cross an intersection.
- One complaint describes the engine quitting repeatedly after only about 20 minutes of operation, along with a hesitation when starting from a stop.
- A hybrid variant owner reported the gas engine shutting off unexpectedly along with warning lights on the dash, requiring a restart.
When 2014 Volkswagen Jetta engine complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 12, 2013, latest Dec 17, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Jetta model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems on the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta?
- NHTSA lists 119 engine complaints for the 2014 Jetta, which is 31% of the 386 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta engine?
- No. NHTSA's records show no related recalls tied to the engine complaints for the 2014 Jetta.
- At what mileage do 2014 Jetta engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2014 Jetta is 61,885 miles.
- Did the 2014 Jetta engine issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this engine issue area for the 2014 Jetta lists 4 crashes and 2 injuries, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2014 Jetta compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 2014 Jetta's engine complaints made up 31% of its total complaints, a higher share than most other model years, though 2016 (34%) and 2022-2024 (33% each) were similar or higher.