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2018 Volkswagen Jetta
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 33 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 28 | 38 | 32 | 282 |
| 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 28 | 40 | 33 | 271 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 33 | 28 | 321 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 24 | 33 | 27 | 326 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignitio
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Jetta vehicles. The fuel rail bolts may become loose over time, allowing fuel to leak.
Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
38 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2018 Volkswagen Jetta?
EPA figures for the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta reach 33 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta?
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA for the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta, most often about: Unknown Or Other, Air Bags, Fuel/propulsion System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta?
NHTSA gave the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta (2018 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.