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2013 Volkswagen Jetta: Quick Overview
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2013 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 2015 |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Jetta |
| Trim | - |
| Style | 5-Speed Manual |
| Type | Sedan |
| Category | Compact Car |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | Mexico |
| Manufacturing City | PUEBLA |
Dimensions
| Doors | 4-Door |
| Curb Weight | 3047 pounds |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 4013 pounds |
| Overall Height | 57.20 inches |
| Overall Length | 183.30 inches |
| Overall Width | 70.00 inches |
| Wheelbase Length | 104.40 inches |
| Standard Seating | 5 |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | 1.8-L L-4 DOHC 16V |
| Engine Size | 1.8L |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Transmission Type | Manual |
| Transmission Speeds | 5-Speed |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | 4-Wheel ABS |
| Steering Type | Rack & Pinion |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | $18,995 |
| Invoice Price | $18,235 |
| Delivery Charges | $820 |
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2013 Volkswagen Jetta Prices and Market Value
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2013 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Fuel Capacity
14.50 gallons
City Mileage
25 miles/gallon
Highway Mileage
37 miles/gallon
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Safety Rating
IIHS
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Recalls & Defects
Seats
Recall date
2014-10-24
Recall no.
14v670000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc. (Volkswagen) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2015 Volkswagen Jetta and Passat Vehicles Manufactured September 23, 2014, TO October 9, 2014, and Equipped With Manual Front Seatback Recliners. IN THE Affected Vehicles, THE Seatback Recliner Retaining Bracket MAY NOT Engage Correctly, Resulting IN Unexpected Movement OF THE Seatback.
Consequence
Unexpected Movement OF THE Driver's Seatback MAY Distract THE Driver, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Inspect THE Assembly OF THE Seatback Recliner Retaining Bracket, Correcting IT AS Necessary, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began IN October 2014. Owners MAY Contact Volkswagen Customer Service AT 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's Number FOR This Recall IS 72f1.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
AIR Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module-Inactive
Recall date
2015-10-07
Recall no.
15v627000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc. (Volkswagen) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2015 Jetta Vehicles Manufactured September 8, 2014, TO November 28, 2014, Golf Vehicles Manufactured April 2, 2014, TO December 3, 2014, and E-Golf Vehicles Manufactured July 26, 2014, TO October 18, 2014. THE Affected Vehicles ARE Equipped A Passenger Occupant Detection System (Pods) That MAY Have Been Manufactured Improperly. AS A Result, THE Front Passenger Seat Occupant MAY BE Improperly Classified or MAY NOT BE Detected.
Consequence
IN THE Event OF A Crash, IF THE Front Passenger Seat Occupant IS Incorrectly Classified or Non-Detected, THE Passenger Frontal AIR BAG MAY Deploy Improperly or NOT AT All, Increasing THE Risk OF Occupant Injury.
Remedy
Volkswagen Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace THE Pods Control Module, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON November 20, 2015. Owners MAY Contact Volkswagen Customer Service AT 1-800-893-5298. Volkswgen's Number FOR This Recall IS 69l6.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
Recall date
2015-10-26
Recall no.
15v705000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc. (Volkswagen) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf Sportwagen Vehicles. IN THE Affected Vehicles, THE Camshaft Lobe That Drives THE Brake Vacuum Pump MAY Shear Off, Resulting IN A Loss OF Brake Assist.
Consequence
IF THE Camshaft Lobe Shears OFF There Would BE A Loss OF Brake Assist, Lengthening THE Distance Needed TO Stop THE Vehicle and Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen Dealer Will Update THE Engine Control Module (Ecm) Software. THE Recall Began March 2016. Owners MAY Contact Volkswagen Customer Service AT 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's Number FOR This Recall IS 23r1.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Engine and Engine Cooling:engine
Recall date
2015-10-26
Recall no.
15v705000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc. (Volkswagen) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf Sportwagen Vehicles. IN THE Affected Vehicles, THE Camshaft Lobe That Drives THE Brake Vacuum Pump MAY Shear Off, Resulting IN A Loss OF Brake Assist.
Consequence
IF THE Camshaft Lobe Shears OFF There Would BE A Loss OF Brake Assist, Lengthening THE Distance Needed TO Stop THE Vehicle and Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen Dealer Will Update THE Engine Control Module (Ecm) Software. THE Recall Began March 2016. Owners MAY Contact Volkswagen Customer Service AT 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's Number FOR This Recall IS 23r1.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Exterior Lighting:headlights
Recall date
2014-12-15
Recall no.
14v790000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc. (Volkswagen) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2015 Jetta Vehicles Manufactured July 11, 2014, TO November 13, 2014. DUE TO Incorrect Software Within THE Headlight Control Module, THE Low Beam Headlights MAY Turn OFF When High Beam Lights ARE Turned ON. AS A Result, THE Light Output From THE Headlights MAY BE Insufficient. AS Such, These Vehicles Fail TO Comply With THE Requirements OF Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) NO. 108. "lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence
Insufficient Headlight Output MAY Increase THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Update THE Headlight Control Module Software, Free OF Charge. THE Recall IS Expected TO Begin IN January 2015. Owners MAY Contact Volkswagen Customer Service AT 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's Number FOR This Recall IS 57f6.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail
Recall date
2015-01-23
Recall no.
15v028000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc. (Volkswagen) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2014-2015 Jetta Vehicles Manufactured March 28, 2014, TO November 24, 2014, 2014-2015 Passat Vehicles Manufactured April 7, 2014, TO November 18, 2014, 2015 Golf and GTI Vehicles Manufactured July 1, 2014, TO November 20, 2014, and 2014-2015 Beetle and Beetle Convertible Vehicles Manufactured March 31, 2014, TO November 27, 2014. A Sealing CAP AT THE Fuel Rail MAY Fail, Allowing Fuel TO Leak Into THE Engine Compartment.
Consequence
A Fuel Leak, IN THE Presence OF AN Ignition Source, CAN Result IN A Vehicle Fire.
Remedy
Volkswagen Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace THE Fuel Rails With NEW Parts, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began February 6, 2015. Owners MAY Contact Volkswagen Customer Service AT 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's Number FOR This Recall IS 24bl. Note: This Recall Expands and Supersedes Recall 14v-809 (Volkswagen Recall Number 24bi) and Only Affects Vehicles NOT Previously Repaired Under That Campaign.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Unknown or Other
Recall date
2019-09-25
Recall no.
19v679000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc. (Volkswagen) IS Recalling Certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan Lwb, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible Vehicles. Modifications Made While THE Vehicles Were IN AN Internal Evaluation Period MAY Cause THE Affected Vehicles TO NOT Comply With All OF THE Applicable Regulatory Requirements.
Consequence
IF THE Vehicles DO NOT Meet All Regulatory Requirements, There Could BE AN Increased Risk OF A Crash, Fire, or Injury.
Remedy
Volkswagen Will Notify Owners and Repurchase THE Affected Vehicles. THE Recall Began November 6, 2019. Owners MAY Contact Volkswagen Customer Service AT 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's Number FOR This Recall IS 01d7. Note: This Recall IS AN Expansion OF Nhtsa Recall Number 18v-329.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Steering:column Locking:anti-Theft Device
Recall date
2019-08-22
Recall no.
19v615000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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 Ignition When THE Transmission Shift Lever IS NOT IN "park."
Consequence
Removing THE KEY While THE Shift Lever IS IN A Position Other Than "park" Increases THE Risk OF AN Unintended Vehicle Rollaway That MAY Result IN Personal Injury or A Crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Install AN Additional Switch and Circuit Board, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began November 19, 2019. Owners MAY Contact Volkswagen Customer Service AT 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's Number FOR This Recall IS 37m2.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:control Module
Recall date
2019-08-22
Recall no.
19v615000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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 Ignition When THE Transmission Shift Lever IS NOT IN "park."
Consequence
Removing THE KEY While THE Shift Lever IS IN A Position Other Than "park" Increases THE Risk OF AN Unintended Vehicle Rollaway That MAY Result IN Personal Injury or A Crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Install AN Additional Switch and Circuit Board, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began November 19, 2019. Owners MAY Contact Volkswagen Customer Service AT 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's Number FOR This Recall IS 37m2.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Recall date
2020-09-23
Recall no.
20e064000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
IF There IS A Brake Fluid Leak, IT CAN Reduce Braking Ability, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Beck/Arnley Will Notify THE Distributors That Sold THE Master Cylinders and Will Work With THE Distributors TO Notify THE END Users. Affected Master Cylinders Will BE Exchanged FOR A NEW Master Cylinder (Part Number 072-9990), Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began October 30, 2020. Owners MAY Contact Tenneco Customer Service AT 1-800-625-9319.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Warranty
Basic
Original warranty
36 months / 36,000 miles
Estimated remaining
Expired
Powertrain
Original warranty
60 months / 60,000 miles
Estimated remaining
Expired
Rust
Original warranty
144 months / unlimited miles
Estimated remaining
24 months / unlimited miles
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Insurance
Insurance for a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Sedan with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
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