2017 Volkswagen Jetta Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 40 Engine complaints for the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, 25% of its 159 total complaints that year. There is one related recall (campaign 17V070000) for engine block casting defects on 1.4L models that can cause seizure. Median mileage at failure is 62,780.
- Engine complaints
- 40
- 25% of 159
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 62,780 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Sudden loss of power while driving at highway speed, often near 65-75 mph, accompanied by a blinking EPC and check-engine light before the engine stops responding to the accelerator.
- Engine seizure with no warning at low speed, in one case around 20 mph, resulting in the vehicle striking a curb or sidewalk.
- Loud noise from the engine followed by abrupt loss of speed on the highway, traced to excessive metal particles in the oil pan and requiring full engine block replacement.
- Complete loss of engine power that forced the driver to coast to the shoulder to avoid a collision, with the dealer unable to duplicate the fault afterward.
- Adaptive cruise control and automatic braking system failing to hold calibration, reported as a persistent malfunction tied to the engine control system.
When 2017 Volkswagen Jetta engine complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 29, 2017, latest Jul 29, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta
- NHTSA 17V070000Feb 3, 2017Engine2 vehicles
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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles equipped with a 1.4L engine. These vehicles have an engine that may seize due to an improper casting of the block.
Risk: If the engine seizes, the wheels may suddenly lock up, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will either buy back the vehicle or replace the engine block, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10F4.
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 complaints on the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta?
- NHTSA lists 40 Engine complaints for the 2017 Jetta, which is 25% of the 159 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an engine recall for the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta?
- Yes. Recall 17V070000 covers 2017 Jetta models with a 1.4L engine that may seize due to improper casting of the engine block. Volkswagen offered a buyback or free engine block replacement.
- At what mileage do engine problems tend to show up?
- The median mileage at failure across Engine complaints for the 2017 Jetta is 62,780 miles.
- Were any crashes or fires linked to these engine complaints?
- NHTSA data for the 2017 Jetta's overall complaint set in this area shows 4 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 injuries.
- How does the 2017 Jetta compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 2017 Jetta's Engine share of 25% is lower than 2016 (34%) and 2014 (31%) but higher than 2018 (6%) and 2021 (7%), based on NHTSA's year-by-year complaint data.