2017 Volkswagen Jetta Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 15 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, about 9% of its 159 total complaints that year. Median mileage at failure was 27,750 miles. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 15
- 9% of 159
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 27,750 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the clutch failing outright, leaving the vehicle unable to shift gears, sometimes with no warning light.
- Several report the engine jolting or lurching when the accelerator is pressed or released below 20 mph, followed by an abrupt, non-smooth stop.
- Some describe the transmission refusing to shift out of reverse, with the front end bogging down and hard jerking when moving into another gear, worse on a cold start.
- Others report the transmission slipping into neutral unexpectedly while releasing the brake, producing rough shifting and a near-collision.
- One owner reported the clutch, flywheel, throwout bearing, and pressure plate failing together after a leak, smoke, and revving engine while driving on the freeway.
- A separate owner said the car would not shift from 4th to 5th gear after the clutch stopped working, requiring the ignition to be cycled at stops.
When 2017 Volkswagen Jetta transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 1, 2017, latest Jul 29, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain 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 transmission complaints does the 2017 Jetta have?
- NHTSA lists 15 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2017 Jetta, about 9% of all 159 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2017 Jetta?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the transmission & powertrain area on the 2017 Jetta.
- At what mileage do 2017 Jetta transmission problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for reported transmission & powertrain issues is 27,750 miles.
- Do these transmission issues cause crashes?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to the 2017 Jetta's reported transmission & powertrain complaints.
- How does the 2017 Jetta compare to other years for transmission complaints?
- The 2017 Jetta's 15 complaints and 9% share are lower than years like 2013 (140 complaints, 27%) and 2019 (162 complaints, 30%) in this same data set.