2018 Volkswagen Jetta - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2018 Volkswagen Jetta belongs to a Volkswagen Jetta lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 36 model years, from 1981 to 2026. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion Jetta entirely. It is configured as front-wheel drive with an automatic (s6). The 2018 sits mid-run, with both earlier (1981) and later (2026) Jetta model years also documented.
The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, DOT 4 brake fluid, G13 battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 89 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around unknown or other (6), power train (4), air bags (3). A representative report reads: "My car made a loud banging noise and would not move even though engine was running. Had towed and was told car needs new transmission I brought to another..." There are 3 safety recalls on record; one covers: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle....
Estimated annual charging cost runs near $1,350.
Quick Specs
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Est. annual charging | $1,350 |
| Tire size | 215/55R17 |
| Coolant | G13 |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
| Open recalls on record | 3 |
| Technical service bulletins | 200 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.