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Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid

2013–2016 only

137 classified complaints 3 recalls

2013–2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid models have 137 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically surfacing around 84,750 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2013–2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid report for every year combined.

What breaks, and when — 2013–2016 only

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 33 complaints

Median onset: 84,750 miles. 9.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Automatic transmission internals · Transmission 27 complaints

Median onset: 98,000 miles.

Typical repair: $2,910–$5,410 nationally.

Dual-clutch mechatronics and clutch packs · Transmission 26 complaints

Median onset: 70,000 miles.

Transmission control module and sensors · Transmission 14 complaints

Median onset: 103,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Hybrid or EV traction battery and inverter · Electrical 6 complaints

Median onset: 20,301 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $2,740–$5,240 nationally.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 5 complaints

Median onset: 97,000 miles.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 4 complaints

Median onset: 75,500 miles.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 4 complaints

Median onset: 58,197 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2013–2016 model years. See the full Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid report for every year and full specs/safety data.