2013 Volkswagen Jetta steering problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle decelerated and nearly caused a crash on the freeway. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, restarted, and the vehicle…”
filed Feb 27, 2026
“I am Filing a complaint against Volkswagen group of America, I called they for assistants in fixing an issue with one of their dealers to replace an ignition switch. Volkswagen said they stand by their dealer and would not let me speak to the Zone Reps for that area or the Dealer Reps that assist…”
filed May 24, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Jetta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Jetta | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 Jetta | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Jetta | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 Jetta | 6 | 15% |
| 2021 Jetta | 3 | 5% |
| 2020 Jetta | 3 | 6% |
| 2019 Jetta | 12 | 2% |
| 2017 Jetta | 14 | 9% |
| 2016 Jetta | 11 | 7% |
| 2015 Jetta | 15 | 8% |
| 2014 Jetta | 17 | 4% |
| 2012 Jetta | 41 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
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.