2005 Volkswagen
Jetta
Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Turbo, 2MODE CLKUP
Volkswagen Jetta: best and worst yearsVolkswagen
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Overview
- Body
- Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S5)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $3,500EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Dimensions & capacity
- Wheelbase
- 99 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Curb Weight
- 2,974 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- GVWR class
- Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Pass. Vol
- 87 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Cargo Vol
- 13 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 4
- Owner complaints
- 248 See on NHTSA
- Reported injuries
- 8
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- POWER TRAIN24%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14%
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING12%
- ENGINE8%
- AIR BAGS7%
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING4%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 348 total.
Volkswagen Jetta: best and worst yearsWarranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Maintenance
- 2 yr / 20k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Source: www.vw.com as of 2026-06
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