2013 Volkswagen Jetta

Crash Test Safety Ratings

CarComplaints.com Notes: VW updated the Jetta's interior and added new features like backup cameras to certain trims. Time will tell if these adjustments start falling apart.

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NCAP 5-Star Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings

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IIHS Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings

Good Acceptable Marginal Poor

2013 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door sedan

2013 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door sedan Good performance in front, side, rear and rollover tests.

Moderate Overlap FrontSmall Overlap Driver1Small Overlap PassengerSideRear2Rollover
G Overall
G Structure
G Head/Neck Injury
G Chest Injury
G Left Leg Injury
G Right Leg Injury
G Restraints
Full IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test report » 		M Overall
M Structure
G Head/Neck Injury
G Chest Injury
G Hip/Thigh Injury
P Lower Leg Injury
M Restraints
Full IIHS Small Overlap Driver-side Crash Test report » 		Not tested. G Overall
G Structure
Driver
G Head Protection
G Head/Neck Injury
A Torso Injury
G Pelvis/Legs Injury
Rear Passenger
G Head Protection
G Head/Neck Injury
A Torso Injury
G Pelvis/Legs Injury
Full IIHS Side Impact Crash Test report » 		G Overall
G Geometry
G Dynamic
Full IIHS Rear Impact Crash Test report » 		G Overall
Full IIHS Rollover Safety report »

1 — Applies only to models built after Oct 2012.

2 — Manual cloth seat.

Good Acceptable Marginal Poor

2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4-door wagon

2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4-door wagon Good performance in front, side, rear and rollover tests.

Moderate Overlap FrontSmall Overlap DriverSmall Overlap PassengerSide1Rear2Rollover
G Overall
G Structure
G Head/Neck Injury
G Chest Injury
G Left Leg Injury
M Right Leg Injury
G Restraints
Full IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test report » 		Not tested. Not tested. G Overall
G Structure
Driver
G Head Protection
G Head/Neck Injury
G Torso Injury
G Pelvis/Legs Injury
Rear Passenger
G Head Protection
G Head/Neck Injury
G Torso Injury
G Pelvis/Legs Injury
Full IIHS Side Impact Crash Test report » 		G Overall
G Geometry
G Dynamic
Full IIHS Rear Impact Crash Test report » 		G Overall
Full IIHS Rollover Safety report »

1 — With standard but without additional optional side airbags.

2 — Manual - power seats.

Ratings only apply to the model and body or seat type tested. The date of manufacture and optional safety equipment can affect results. For full details see www.iihs.org.

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