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2014 Volkswagen Jetta Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 17 steering complaints for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, 4% of its 386 total complaints for the year. Two crashes are linked to this area, no fires, and NHTSA shows no related recall. Median mileage at failure is 57,838 miles.

Steering complaints
17
4% of 386
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
57,838 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the vehicle pulling to the right and feeling out of alignment even after an alignment service, making it hard to drive straight or take corners without swerving.
  • Some drivers describe power steering assist fading while driving, accompanied by a hissing noise traced to a fluid leak from the steering rack bellows.
  • Multiple owners report the ignition key sticking or jamming in the cylinder, in one case within months of purchase and in another around 80,000 miles.

When 2014 Volkswagen Jetta steering complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 8, 2014, latest Dec 3, 2025.

2014 Volkswagen Jetta steering complaints: complaints filed per month3Sep 2014Nov 2018Jan 2019Aug 2019Feb 2020Sep 2022
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2014 to Dec 2025; peak Jun 2019 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Jetta model year

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

  1. 201013 (2%)
  2. 201123 (4%)
  3. 201241 (8%)
  4. 201337 (7%)
  5. 201417 (4%)
  6. 201515 (8%)
  7. 201611 (7%)
  8. 201714 (9%)
  9. 20180 (0%)
  10. 201912 (2%)
  11. 20203 (6%)
  12. 20213 (4%)
  13. 20227 (16%)
  14. 20231 (2%)
  15. 20242 (5%)
  16. 20251 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta?
NHTSA lists 17 steering complaints for the 2014 Jetta, which is 4% of the 386 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta?
No. NHTSA does not list any related recall tied to steering complaints for the 2014 Jetta.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2014 Jetta?
The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints is 57,838 miles.
Have steering problems on the 2014 Jetta caused crashes?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and no fires linked to steering complaints on the 2014 Jetta.
How does the 2014 Jetta compare to other Jetta years for steering complaints?
The 2014 Jetta's steering share is 4%, lower than 2012 (8%), 2013 (7%), and 2015 (8%), but higher than 2019 (2%) and 2010 (2%).

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.