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Reliability Database
Volkswagen

Jetta

Midsize Sedan
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (3.9)
4 Generations
18 Engines Rated
12,853 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
9 recommended 3 caution 6 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2005 A4
6 engines
2,819 complaints 🔥 204 ☠ 14
2.0L 4-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.6)
→
2006-2010 A5
5 engines
3,631 complaints 🔥 35
2.0L 5-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.9)
→
2011-2018 A6
3 engines
5,565 complaints 🔥 58 ☠ 2
2.0L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.2)
→
2019-2025 A7
4 engines
838 complaints 🔥 3 ☠ 4
2.0L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.9)
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