2013 Volkswagen Jetta vehicle speed control problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The car has turned off at idle and at low speeds, almost causing accidents and to be rear ended in busy streets and during stop and go traffic on the highway. After numerous mechanic diagnostics at both Volkswagen Dealership service departments and third party mechanic shops, no one seems to be…”
filed May 12, 2025
“Component Failure: Airbag Light is On, No steering wheel electronic controls work including cruise control. Safety: I'm uncertain if the Airbag will deploy in the event of a crash. Dealer Confirmed: Dealer states the Steering Wheel Clock Spring requires replacement, but that it is not a part of the…”
filed Jan 30, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Jetta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Jetta | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 Jetta | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 Jetta | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 Jetta | 2 | 5% |
| 2020 Jetta | 3 | 6% |
| 2019 Jetta | 16 | 3% |
| 2017 Jetta | 7 | 4% |
| 2016 Jetta | 12 | 8% |
| 2015 Jetta | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 Jetta | 11 | 3% |
| 2012 Jetta | 14 | 3% |
| 2011 Jetta | 26 | 4% |
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.