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2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen S AT

The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen S AT is a 170-hp 2.5-liter with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $21,095 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.

It makes 170 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 177 lb-ft of torque at 4250 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).

The Jetta SportWagen measures 179.4 inches long on a 101.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,285 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$21,095 ($30,484 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.5L I5 DOHC 20V
Displacement2.5 L
Horsepower170 hp @ 5,700 rpm
Torque177 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 4 valves/cylinder
Bore and Stroke82.6 x 91.4
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Injection TypeSequential multi-port fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission6-Speed Automatic with Tiptronic
Fuel Economy
City24 MPG
Highway31 MPG
Combined27 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded (87 octane)
Tank Capacity14.5 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent, lower control arms, coil springs, gas shocks
Rear SuspensionIndependent, multi-link, coil springs, gas shocks
Front Stabilizer Bar22 mm
Rear Stabilizer Bar18 mm
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front16.0 in
Wheels Rear16.0 in
Tires Front205/55R16
Tires Rear205/55R16
Dimensions & Weight
Length179.4 in
Width70.1 in
Height59.2 in
Wheelbase101.5 in
Front Track60.7 in
Rear Track59.6 in
Ground Clearance5.4 in
Cargo Volume32.8 ft³
Curb Weight3,285 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.4 in
Headroom Rear38.1 in
Legroom Front41.1 in
Legroom Rear35.5 in
Shoulder Room Front54.8 in
Shoulder Room Rear53.1 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Side crash Not rated
Rollover ★★★★★ (12.1 % risk)
Tested variant: 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen SW FWD

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Volkswagen JETTA SPORTWAGEN. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Feb 10, 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

NHTSA campaign 16V078000

638 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2011 Volkswagen JETTA SPORTWAGEN

Owner Complaints

638 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Volkswagen JETTA SPORTWAGEN (28 mention a crash, 12 a fire, 14 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System200
Fuel System97
Engine93
Diesel82
Fuel/Propulsion System81
Unknown Or Other66
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 30, 2025 · Service Brakes
“ABS Control Module total failure No warnings appeared prior to the total failure of the ABS Control Module to indicate that the car needed servicing. ABS would have failed in an emergency braking…”
Jul 15, 2025 · Service Brakes Fire
“driving on freeway (speed around 70mph) out of nowhere i start smelling strange burning smell then about 1 minute later the car brakes lock up in the front and I loose control of car but luckily it…”
Apr 26, 2025 · Structure, Vehicle Speed Control, Unknown Or Other Crash
“Because of recall, car was not engaged in park completely like it stated after I got out it rolled away down the hill and hit a tree, therefore the recall caused my accident. Yes the problem has been…”
Jan 3, 2025 · Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Service Brakes
“The f16 fuse in the engine bay that connects power to multiple exterior lights as well as the abs brake system melts and melts part of the fuse tray. This is the same thing that happens with the vw…”
Sep 21, 2024 · Electrical System, Unknown Or Other
“Component/System Failure/Malfunction: ignition switch and starter, possibly transmission Yes, available for inspection upon request. Car has randomly stalled while in motion; ignition and starter…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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