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Reliability Database
Volkswagen

Jetta

Compact Sedan
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (4.1)
4 Generations
36 Engines Rated
8,971 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
8 recommended 12 caution 16 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2005 A4
9 engines
2,756 complaints 🔥 201 ☠ 14
2.5L 6-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.5)
→
2006-2010 A5
10 engines
2,747 complaints 🔥 30
2.0L 5-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.6)
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2011-2018 A6
11 engines
2,726 complaints 🔥 34 ☠ 1
1.4L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.6)
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2019-2025 A7
6 engines
742 complaints 🔥 3 ☠ 2
Unknown ✅ Recommended (4.1)
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