Volkswagen Jetta V
2005 – 2014 · RDW type 1KM
In short
At 11–12 years (mostly built 2013–2015) 17.0% of 1,099 inspected Volkswagen Jetta Vs had at least one A-problem at the APK, against 7.2% for all cars of the same age. Over all ages together an A-problem occurs 44% more often on this model than on average (rank 285 of 328 in the ranking). Most often it concerns brakes, springs and shock absorbers and control arms / ball joints — brakes occurs 2.3× as often as on comparable cars.
Cite these figures
CarXray.nl (2026). Volkswagen Jetta V — APK defects by age. Based on RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. https://carxray.nl/en/modellen/volkswagen/jetta-v/
A-problems
17.0%
n = 1,099 · 95% CI 14.9 – 19.4%
National, same age
7.2%
n = 782,549 · 95% CI 7.1 – 7.2%
Defects at the APK by age
- Volkswagen Jetta V
- National, same age
- 95% confidence interval
| Age | Built (approx.) | n | A-problems | 95% CI | All defects | National A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 – 4 years | 2021–2023 | — | insufficient | 1.3% | ||
| 5 – 6 years | 2019–2021 | — | insufficient | 1.9% | ||
| 7 – 8 years | 2017–2019 | — | insufficient | 3.1% | ||
| 9 – 10 years | 2015–2017 | 5 | insufficient | 4.7% | ||
| 11 – 12 years | 2013–2015 | 1,099 | 17.0% | 14.9 – 19.4% | 44.8% | 7.2% |
| 13 – 15 years | 2010–2013 | 1,348 | 15.7% | 13.8 – 17.7% | 42.3% | 10.6% |
| 16+ years | 2010 or older | 1,910 | 17.9% | 16.2 – 19.6% | 49.7% | 15.3% |
Weak spots
What to check extra on this generation.
| Point to check | Share · sample · 95% CI | Vs. same class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 6.6% · n = 1,099 · 5.3 – 8.3% | 2.3× | |
| Springs and shock absorbers | 6.4% · n = 1,099 · 5.1 – 8.0% | 4.6× | |
| Control arms / ball joints | 3.5% · n = 1,099 · 2.5 – 4.7% | 2.7× | |
| Structural rust | 1.1% · n = 1,099 · 0.6 – 1.9% | 7.2× | |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.0% · n = 1,099 · 0.6 – 1.8% | 2.3× |
Open recalls
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About this generation
- Production years
- 2005 – 2014
- RDW type code(s)
- 1KM
- Trade name(s)
- JETTA
- Registered (type group)
- 571
- Generation boundary
- Draft, being checked
See other Jetta generations Similar models
Same type of car and era, at 11–12 years. Jetta V: 17.0% A-problems.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
The APK tells you about defects, not breakdowns. At 11–12 years 17.0% of inspected Volkswagen Jetta Vs had at least one A-problem (structure, safety or costly mechanics), against 7.2% nationally at the same age. The maintenance of the specific car matters more than the model.
How does the Volkswagen Jetta V compare with other cars?
Over all ages together an A-problem occurs 44% more often on the Volkswagen Jetta V than on cars of the same age. That puts it at rank 285 of 328 models in the CarXray ranking.
Which model years do these figures cover?
The inspections run from 2025-10 to 2026-09. Cars aged 11–12 years were then mostly built in 2013–2015. The data table shows the build years per age class.
What are the most common problems?
The most common A-problems at the APK are brakes, springs and shock absorbers, control arms / ball joints. See the weak spots above and take them into your checklist.
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Use our checklist and focus on the key points for this Volkswagen Jetta V.