At what mileage do Jettas start having problems?

For many car owners, the 100,000-mile mark is the point at which they begin searching for a new vehicle. However, the VW Jetta has shown the ability to surpass the 100,000-mile mark with few issues. Some Jetta models have even exceeded the 200,000-mile mark with only a few issues.

What are common problems with Volkswagen?

Common Volkswagen (VW) Problems

• Oil leak (ie. Valve cover gasket, timing chain cover gasket, camshaft seals)
• Coolant leaks (ie.
• Smoke coming from exhaust.
• Replacement of timing belt, water pump, tensioner, and rollers.
• Vehicle overheats (ie.
• Suspension concerns (ie.
• Maintenance light.
• ABS/Brake light.

What Jettas to avoid?

2006 Volkswagen Jetta According to the folks at CarComplaints, the 2006 year has the most complaints out of all Jetta models, making it a prime candidate for this list of Volkswagen Jetta years to avoid. The number one complaint about this model is its transmission failure issue.

Do Volkswagen Jettas break down a lot?

Volkswagen Jetta Reliability Rating Breakdown. The Volkswagen Jetta Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 21st out of 36 for compact cars. The average annual repair cost is $609 which means it has average ownership costs.

How many miles will a 2007 Jetta last?

How many miles can a Volkswagen Jetta last? The VW Jetta has been known to last for more than 200,000 miles when properly maintained. Most drivers put an average of 10,000 miles on their cars every year, so a car with 200,000 miles on the odometer can easily be over 20 years old.

Do Volkswagen have a lot of problems?

For much of the past decade, Volkswagen has been plagued with powertrain reliability issues in the high-volume four- and five-cylinder engines that power Passat, Jettas, and other VW products, according to Consumer Reports.