Suspension Problems of Volkswagen Jetta

Volkswagen Jetta owners have reported 187 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 22 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (85 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension coil spring (21 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Suspension problems of Volkswagen Jetta

The Suspension problem

On October 17, 2025, I was driving my 2014 Volkswagen Jetta at approximately 25–30 mph on the bypass in muscatine, iowa. Another vehicle cut into my lane and struck the front driver-side of my car.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Coil Spring problem

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer for maintenance service and was informed that three of the coil springs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving 35 mph, an abnormal sound emitted from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side wheel bearing failed and needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

Way to many to list here. I have had problems from the start. More than $7000 worth of repair (plus more that was covered by warr) the final item that caused me to say I would never consider another vw product was the engine damage caused by a timing belt failure.   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

I just purchased a 2019 Jetta r line and since day one I have a grinding noise coming from the transfer case or the transmission. It's always there at around 50km/per hour for about 2 sec. Like many others said it doesn't feel right for me. I hope vw will take action and do something about it.   Read details...




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