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2014 Volkswagen Jetta Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, about 4% of its 386 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 18,000. There is one crash tied to this area and no related recalls on file.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
15
4% of 386
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
18,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Tires develop sidewall bubbles, tread separation, or blow-outs, sometimes after hitting a pothole or with no abnormal event at all.
  • Wheels or rims crack or bend after a pothole impact, in one case cracking in multiple places despite only a moderate hit.
  • Front coil springs snap on their own while driving on flat, paved roads or backing out of a parking spot, with no rust or visible wear.
  • A lower control arm detaches and the front wheel bends outward, accompanied by a clunking noise at low speed.
  • Steering pulls to one side or the vehicle wanders on the highway despite repeated alignment attempts.
  • Steering wheel shaking develops around 33,009 miles, traced to worn factory tires.

When 2014 Volkswagen Jetta suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 7, 2014, latest Dec 3, 2025.

2014 Volkswagen Jetta suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2014Jan 2015May 2015Jul 2017May 2019Jul 2022Dec 2025
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2014 to Dec 2025; peak May 2019 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Jetta model year

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

  1. 20059 (4%)
  2. 200616 (3%)
  3. 20079 (4%)
  4. 20088 (4%)
  5. 200915 (2%)
  6. 201022 (3%)
  7. 201126 (4%)
  8. 201226 (5%)
  9. 201323 (4%)
  10. 201415 (4%)
  11. 201521 (11%)
  12. 20168 (5%)
  13. 20179 (6%)
  14. 20182 (6%)
  15. 201925 (5%)
  16. 20203 (6%)
  17. 20211 (1%)
  18. 20221 (2%)
  19. 20231 (2%)
  20. 20243 (7%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Jetta?
NHTSA lists 15 complaints in this area for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, which is about 4% of the 386 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for suspension problems on the 2014 Jetta?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to Suspension, Wheels & Tires for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta.
At what mileage do suspension or tire problems typically show up on the 2014 Jetta?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 18,000 miles.
Did any suspension or tire issues lead to a crash?
NHTSA records one crash linked to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2014 Jetta, with no reported fires or injuries.
What kind of suspension failures do owners describe most?
Owners describe tire tread separation and blow-outs, cracked wheels after potholes, coil springs snapping without warning, and control arm detachment.

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.