2016 Volkswagen Jetta
Typical repair costs
- Battery replacement $150–$320
- Cabin air filter replacement $48–$103
- Check-engine light diagnosis $100–$200
- Engine air filter replacement $30–$75
- Front brake pads $200–$350
- Front brake pads and rotors $335–$625
National guide ranges for independent shops, before tax, typical for most cars. Prices for this exact car vary. Estimate a repair for your car →
Fuel economy
| Trim | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| FWD | 9.2 | 6.4 | 8.0 L/100 km |
| FWD | 9.8 | 7.0 | 8.6 L/100 km |
| FWD | 10.1 | 7.2 | 8.8 L/100 km |
| FWD | 9.4 | 6.4 | 8.1 L/100 km |
| FWD | 8.5 | 6.0 | 7.3 L/100 km |
| FWD | 8.3 | 5.9 | 7.2 L/100 km |
| Hybrid | 5.7 | 4.9 | 5.3 L/100 km |
Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.
Recalls
Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.
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Heater And Defroster
Transport Canada 2024648 ·
Volkswagen Group Canada is conducting a parts recovery campaign targeting 2012-2016 Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a TDI (diesel) engine built between May 25, 2011 and June 1, 2016. The auxiliary heater elements are being recovered to aid in Volkswagen's analysis in support of...
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Fuel System
Transport Canada 2020502 ·
On certain vehicles, the fuel rail bolts could become loose over time. If this happens, there could be a fuel odour or fuel leak in the engine compartment.
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Label
Transport Canada 2020353 ·
On certain vehicles, the warning label for the engine block heater cable is written in English only. As a result, a French user may not receive important safety information about how to use the engine block heater. A label that is not provided in both official languages could cre...
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Powertrain
Transport Canada 2019423 ·
On certain vehicles, a build-up of silicate on the shift lever switch could cause the transmission to detect that it is in the Park position when it isn't. This could allow the ignition key to be removed when the transmission is not in the Park position. If the parking brake is n...
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Engine
Transport Canada 2015504 ·
On certain vehicles, the camshaft lobe which actuates the vacuum pump may fail, causing the pump to fail to deliver further vacuum supply to the brake booster, potentially increasing stopping distances. This would also result in a reduction in available engine power. These issue...
Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Show 2 U.S. recalls
U.S. recalls (NHTSA) with no Transport Canada record. They may not cover vehicles sold in Canada; check your VIN.
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Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail
NHTSA (U.S.) 20V648000 ·
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.
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Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
NHTSA (U.S.) 20E064000 ·
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...
Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.
Maintenance schedule
CarDoc doesn’t have the manufacturer schedule for this model yet. Follow the schedule in your owner’s manual.
Specs
- Body type
- Sedan
- Engines
- 1.8 L 4-cylinder, 2.0 L 4-cylinder, 1.4 L 4-cylinder
- Fuel
- Gas, Hybrid
- Transmissions
- Automatic (S6), Automatic (AM-S6), Manual 6-spd, Manual 5-spd, Automatic (AM-S7)
- Drivetrains
- FWD