Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen owners have reported 24 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (12 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's rear suspension coil springs (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Purchased my 2014 jetta tdi sportwagen dsg used with 60k miles in 2017 from a Subaru dealership. It was purchased at auction by the dealership as reported at auction known to be an unmodified dieselgate vehicle. Read details...
Heard strange noise while driving in town. Found passenger rear coil spring was broken. Upon further review the shop also found that the drivers side front spring was broken. Minimal corrosion was present on the coils and the car only has ~50,000 miles. Read details...
Both rear springs broke without warning (at separate times). This clearly seems to be a manufacturing defect, as I have since discovered that it's a very common occurrence. Read details...
After hearing a clunk in the front driver side suspension and a visual inspection, I discovered my coil spring had broke and was no longer available seated properly in its perch on the strut. After doing some research of various online forums and groups, this seems to be a common issue with these Read details...
Spring failed on pass front strut at highway speed, smooth road, causing tire to blow-out and wheel bearing to fail. Family in car including 6 week old. Barely could control car to safe stop. Lucky. Repairs will run over $1500. Read details...