2010 Volkswagen Jetta problems and complaints
Owners have filed 875 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (236), Fuel System (198), Diesel (166).
Key takeaways
- 875 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 24 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 12 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 236 | 27% |
| Fuel System | 198 | 23% |
| Diesel | 166 | 19% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 127 | 15% |
| Engine | 119 | 14% |
| Power Train | 111 | 13% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 71 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 62 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 48 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 37 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 31 | 4% |
| Gasoline | 31 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Volkswagen Jetta 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2025-08-08
Why driving at 55mph the high pressure fuel pump grenaded sending metal shrapnel through the engine causing an immediate engine shut off while still driving. Entire fuel system has shut down as result
Vehicle Speed Control,unknown Or Other,service Brakes - filed 2025-05-21
When you turn on the vehicle, the abs and traction light illuminates. The light that says "BRAKE" also illuminates and the vehicle beeps 3 times. When driving the vehicle, the red light "BRAKE" flashes constantly, while the ABS and traction control light remains illuminated but no flashes. The dealership says it's a fa...
Electrical System,latches/Locks/Linkages - filed 2024-07-18
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving or parked, the door locks, gas cap sensor, and tailgate were not working as intended. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who related the failure to seve...
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More for the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.