Volkswagen JETTA electrical problems
882 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
9,676 owner complaints analyzed
79 distinct recall campaigns
55,324 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1980 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 6,600 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
882 of 9,676 complaints match this topic (9.1%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 489330 · 1995-04-19 (April 19, 1995)
ELECTRICAL FIRE, ORIGINATING AT FUSE BOX AND PRECEDED BY A CLICKING NOISE. *TW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 489330 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10188302 · 2007-04-19 (April 19, 2007)
CAR HAS BEEN SITTING FOR 2 MONTHS IN THE DRIVEWAY. I JUST HAD EVERYTHING TUNED AND BATTERY WORKING BEFORE I PARKED IT. I STARTED IT ONCE IN BETWEEN THAT TIME AND IT WORKED. I WENT OUT THE OTHER DAY AND THE CAR WOULD NOT START. I KNOW IT'S NOT THE STARTER. IT IS THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM WHERE THE CAR WON'T START UNLESS THE SEAT BELT IS CONNECTED. THE CAR STILL WON'T START SO I AM UPSET. PLEASE MAKE THIS WORK OUT FOR ME. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 117,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10188302 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 559642 · 2001-02-13 (February 13, 2001)
THE ELECTRICAL WIRING IN THE DASH FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 559642 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 784589 · 2000-03-31 (March 31, 2000)
DASHBOARD LIGHTS, SUNROOF , ALTERNATOR AND STARTER FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS DUE TO FAULTY ELECTRICAL WIRING. *MJS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 784589 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 784955 · 2000-10-23 (October 23, 2000)
ELECTRICAL HARNESSES (3) FAILED CAUSING FIRE.*ET
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 784955 at NHTSA ↗