2017 Volkswagen Jetta service brakes problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Please copy the link. It is not a spam nor malware. It is the diagnostic report ran 9/12/2025. Please look under “airbag” tab and you will see the code related to brake system. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”
filed Sep 12, 2025
“ABS UNIT COMPLETE was malfunctioning per volkswagen's inspection. When this malfunctions it can lead to a loss of its anti-lock braking function, potentially causing wheel lock-up during braking, longer stopping distances, and reduced vehicle control, especially on slippery surfaces. Additionally…”
filed Jul 17, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Jetta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Jetta | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 Jetta | 9 | 24% |
| 2023 Jetta | 10 | 24% |
| 2022 Jetta | 12 | 29% |
| 2021 Jetta | 24 | 36% |
| 2020 Jetta | 7 | 14% |
| 2019 Jetta | 29 | 5% |
| 2018 Jetta | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 Jetta | 21 | 13% |
| 2015 Jetta | 19 | 10% |
| 2014 Jetta | 18 | 5% |
| 2013 Jetta | 22 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.