Tl* the contact owned a 2017 Volkswagen jetta. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH and the vehicle went out of control. The contact lost control of the steering wheel and the vehicle slide across the street and hit a tree and a pole. The contact had minor injuries but a passanger died in the crash. A police arrived at the the crash sceen and the contact did not recieve notice if a police…
2017 Volkswagen Jetta steering problems
critical 14 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700 · see steering across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
14
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$700
3crashes
1fatality
When does it fail?
Of the 14 steering complaints filed for the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA steering complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 5 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
When turning the steering wheel it clicks as if something is loose. Dealership has replaced airbag and clock spring twice, steering wheel still clicks.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen jetta. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 19v615000 (electrical system, steering). While driving 35 MPH, the brake pedal became difficult to depress and failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. There were no injures and a police report was filed. The air bags deployed. There were no…
Had steering trouble with your 2017 Volkswagen Jetta?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta?
It's a serious issue. 14 complaints have been filed, including 3 reports involving a crash and 1 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Across the 9 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most steering failures cluster between 21,000 and 26,000 miles, with the median around 23,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 21,000; a quarter make it past 26,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/Volkswagen/Jetta.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.