2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid power train problems
57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid — 72% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 25MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact attempted to shift into another gear however, the vehicle failed to respond. The driver pulled to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact was…”
filed Jan 29, 2024
“The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle began to vibrate and hesitate. The contact stated that the transmission and hybrid warning lights and several other warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over and…”
filed Oct 27, 2023
“The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of motive power after the clutch disengaged. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was able to restart. The…”
filed Apr 6, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Hairline cracks can develop within the transmission electronic gearbox (mechatronic…Campaign 19V866000 · Dec 6, 2019
- Due to gearbox fluid additives, the control module within the gearbox may corrodeCampaign 13V568000 · Nov 14, 2013
Power Train problems in other Jetta Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Jetta Hybrid | 15 | 75% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.