2016 Volkswagen Jetta SE
3VWD67AJ9GM284510
Vehicle history report for the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta SE (VIN 3VWD67AJ9GM284510). Silk blue metallic, sedan/saloon, 1.4L 4-cyl 150 hp, gasoline. 64,864 mi reported. Registered in Fl. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2016 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 160 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 2 involved a crash 🚑 4 reported injuries
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
🔍 Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 160
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta.
SERVICE BRAKES
I tried to stop my car and the brake pedal went completely to the floor and did not stop at all. There were no warning lights on, I keep my brakes and car well maintained. My car hit the rear of another car because the brakes failed to engage when I pushed the pedal down. My car which is the vw jetta was totaled in the accident. My insurance company GEICO ha…
Crash · 4 injured · NHTSA ODI #11728910FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
In the past I owned a 2017 jetta, which I sold approximately one year ago. It had a 1.4 liter turbo engine. At some point around 18 to 20 years ago, I started smelling gasoline fumes in the cabin. It was rare and intermittent. I did not check it out as it did not seem like an urgent issue. I sold the vehicle about a year ago. I also now own a 2016 jetta TS…
NHTSA ODI #11712200POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Car was great for first 100000 miles. Then it was not. While driving in heavy traffic on a three lane highway, car lost power, ability to accelerate and went into limp mode. EPC code went on. Very dangerous. Took it to several mechanics, VW dealerships, could find nothing wrong. Issue has happened over 100x since, but I am unable to afford another vehicle an…
NHTSA ODI #11711696FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel fire hazard. Safety Recall 24Gi performed 5-11-21 @ 67k miles. 4 years and 60k miles later, fuel rail bolts backed out, causing fuel to pour into engine compartment. VW’s repair solution was not adequate. Do I have any recourse?
NHTSA ODI #11698073STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Key Ignition malfunction
NHTSA ODI #11694222UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 15V705000 16V403000 20V648000 20E064000 19V615000
Crash · NHTSA ODI #11678654POWER TRAIN
Vehicle begins to shudder and slow with no response to attempts to accelerate and eventually stop completely though engine is still on. This has happened on multiple occasions and in many driving situations including on busy streets or in the middle of turning which is a huge risk for an accident! Can restart with regular acceleration after a few minutes. Se…
NHTSA ODI #11669727ENGINE
My camshaft sensors went bad at 77k miles had it towed to auto repair. Auto shop said my timing tensioner and chain were worn and needed replacement. Cost was 6200.00. A month later the engine blew at 81k miles. This was a lease for the first 3 years so all maintenance was done by Volkswagen. I had it serviced three times after that. Sits in my garage half …
NHTSA ODI #11667875+ 152 more complaints on record.
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