general problems of the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta

15 problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta based on all problems reported for the 2017 Jetta.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/12/2025

Please copy the link. It is not a spam nor malware. It is the diagnostic report ran 9/12/2025. Please look under “airbag” tab and you will see the code related to brake system. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/09/2025

Abs unit complete was malfunctioning per Volkswagen's inspection. When this malfunctions it can lead to a loss of its anti-lock braking function, potentially causing wheel lock-up during braking, longer stopping distances, and reduced vehicle control, especially on slippery surfaces. Additionally, other driver assistance features relying on the abs module, like traction control and automatic braking, may also be affected. Other 2017 models had a recall on this part but I was told my VIN did not. There were warning lights on dash when this occurred. This was confirmed by vw.

3 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 12/09/2024

The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and travelled down to the floorboard; however, the vehicle responded as needed. The traction control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mavis tire and brakes, where it was determined that the brake master cylinder needed to be replaced due to brake fluid leaking. The mechanic related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 20e064000 (service brakes, hydraulic). Additionally, the mechanic flushed the brake fluid and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the independent mechanic. The contact contacted the part manufacturer, tenneco automotive and left a voicemail. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.

4 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 11/09/2020

Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash. I asked after I first bought the car and they said it was normal. I called recently and was told my VIN number was not included in the recall. It is a daily dangerous failure on vw's part. It happens every day and when called they said I would have to pay for it. I did not get any recall information about the issue.

5 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 11/05/2020

Engine light came on 11/05/2020 got it checked and a oil change because it would be due within 500 more miles, these codes came up mb2, br80, ma28, p068a. Car is running fine but my engine light is still on.

6 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 10/03/2019

Whenever driving in rain breaks give out and feels bumpy. Today I was driving to school and I started to break for a light and almost rear-ended the car in font of me because my breaks wouldn't break. I was going 55 mph.

7 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/19/2019

Tl-the contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact received NHTSA campaign number 19v615000 electrical system, steering. While driving 35 mph the brake pedal was applied but was hard to depress and crashed into a Subaru. There were no reported injures. A police report was filed. . The air bags deployed. There were no warning lights illuminated the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact called new motors Subaru 8670 peach st, erie, PA 16509 (814) 868-4805 but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 25,000. Ap.

8 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/08/2019

I was traveling on the highway with the cruise control on at 65 mph and it suddenly slowed down or disengaged for no reason. I didn't think much of it and returned to the same speed and turned on the cruise again. Then about 15 minutes later, when traffic begin to slow ahead, I tried hitting the brakes and had zero braking ability. The cruise did not disengage and I had to pull the e brake to get the car to slow down causing the car to fish tail and almost hit a concrete barrier.

9 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 04/02/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact attempted to slow down by depressing the brake pedal; however, the vehicle spontaneously accelerated. The contact had to push the start button and shift into park to stop the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact also stated that the failure occurred approximately four times in one month and was worsening. The vehicle was taken to Volkswagen van nuys (6115 van nuys blvd, van nuys, CA 91401) where it was awaiting diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 8,400.

10 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 11/29/2018

Takara recall- my brakes jammed up and would not stop, which resulted in a vehicle collision on November 29, 2018. I tried pressing the brakes, however, they just would not stop. I was driving home on a city street. They had done this after I got them serviced before and I notified the dealership, however, I was told they were fine.

11 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/19/2018

I was driving down a busy city street, going about 30 mph. I noticed the car in front of me was stopped from 100 feet back and I slammed on my brakes. My car did not stop, it did not slow down at all. The weather was warm, the road was dry and it was like trying to stop on an icy road and I rear ended the car in front of me. My air bags did not deploy either. The other car had minimal damage to her back bumper. She was injured, I had minor whiplash.

12 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 08/09/2018

While traveling down the road I realized dead ended, I attempted to apply my brakes at which time they did not work, I looked to ensure nothing was under it and when I seen there was nothing attempted to apply again, unfortunately they did not work again. I ended up crashing into a barrier and totaled the vehiucle and sustain injuries because of the defect.

13 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/22/2018

Tl- the contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, all the warning lights illuminated. The contact was concerned that the air bag may deploy. The vehicle was taken to university Volkswagen Mazda located at 5150 ellison st ne, albuquerque, nm 87109, (505) 761-1900, where it was diagnosed but could not determined a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 6,750. Aw.

14 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 12/06/2017

I needed to make a left hand turn from a street into a complex, was still moving at approximately 25mph and when I went to apply the brakes, the vehicle was not slowing or stopping. As I continued trying to make the turn, the vehicle did not slow down until I hit the curb and later the wall where I came to a stop.

15 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 05/17/2017

The brakes make noise upon starting to brake and this has been happening since we owned it . Took it to the dealer which is gerald jones vw August's GA and they didn't look at it but o my tipped off the oil . They said the brake system doesn't come with a courtesy check . Also there were small dents in the car from the beginning that I made the dealer aware of and he blamed me . Even though o did I soft w him several brand new cars on the lot with small dents that looked the same . I think it needs to be repaired and free of charge.


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