2017 Volkswagen Jetta Service and Repair Manual

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2017 Volkswagen Jetta service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
  • Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

  • Comfortline Sedan 4-Door
  • Base Sedan 4-Door
  • Wolfsburg Edition Sedan 4-Door
  • Sportline Sedan 4-Door
  • SEL Sedan 4-Door
  • Sport Sedan 4-Door
  • Trendline Sedan 4-Door
  • SE Sedan 4-Door
  • Highline Sedan 4-Door
  • S Sedan 4-Door
  • GLI Sedan 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.5L 2480CC 151Cu. In. l5 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 2.0L 1984CC 121Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 1.4L 1395CC 85Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 1.8L 1798CC 110Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 2.0L 1984CC 121Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2017 Volkswagen Jetta Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #17V35200031/05/2017Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles. The affected vehicles have Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) markings on the body that do not match the VIN

Consequence

The mismatched VINs make the vehicle noncompliant with regulatory requirements.

Remedy

Volkswagen has notified owners and has replaced the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on J

NHTSA #20E06400023/09/2020Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

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

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 distr

NHTSA #19V61500022/08/2019Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

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

Consequence

Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an u

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free

NHTSA #20V64800021/10/2020Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

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.

Consequence

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail bolts and, as necessary, the f

NHTSA #17V07000003/02/2017Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles equipped with a 1.4L engine. These vehicles have an engine that may seize due to an improper casting of the blo

Consequence

If the engine seizes, the wheels may suddenly lock up, causing a loss of vehicle control and increas

Remedy

Volkswagen will either buy back the vehicle or replace the engine block, free of charge. The recall

NHTSA #17V13700002/03/2017Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles. The affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator

Consequence

Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers install a corrected tire information label, free of charg

NHTSA #17V13600002/03/2017Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Beetle and Jetta GLI vehicles. The affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causin

Consequence

Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire information label, free of

TSB #11030847

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the error message ERP0204E could occur during perform initial opera

TSB #11030841

Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting

TSB #11030838

Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors

TSB #11030829

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct multiple test plans: All basic settings test for the following comp

TSB #11030828

Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color

TSB #11030826

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used vehicles.

TSB #11028490

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct a test that is not reading any information from the battery data mo

TSB #11027254

Diagnosis for Excessive Current Draw.

Showing the 8 most recent of 655 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20190401Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reportedFire reported

TAKARA RECALL- MY BRAKES JAMMED UP AND WOULD NOT STOP, WHICH RESULTED IN A VEHICLE COLLISION ON NOVEMBER 29, 2018. I TRIED PRESSING THE BRAKES, HOWEVER, THEY JUST WOULD NOT STOP. I WAS DRIVING HOME

20190401Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reportedFire reported

TAKARA RECALL- MY BRAKES JAMMED UP AND WOULD NOT STOP, WHICH RESULTED IN A VEHICLE COLLISION ON NOVEMBER 29, 2018. I TRIED PRESSING THE BRAKES, HOWEVER, THEY JUST WOULD NOT STOP. I WAS DRIVING HOME

20250101Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

My daughter was rear-ended in her 2017 Jetta while stopped. The other driver was going approximately 45 mph, forcing my daughter into the car in front of her as well, causing significant front impact

20241031Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

The contact owned a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle struck a deer. The contact's daughter lost control of the vehicle

20231011Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

The only airbag that went off in the vehicle during a collision was the steering wheel airbag none of the side airbags deployed the driver hit his head on the window in the car there were no warning l

Showing the 5 most serious of 247 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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