What is the most common problem with Volkswagen Jetta? Is it the engine, transmissions, electronics, suspension or reliability? Owner experience in our forum, or the number of recalls involving specific car parts, may provide the answer.
Recent Volkswagen Jetta Problems
VW JETTA – FIRE MAY OCCUR
VW JETTA ( 08/01/2007 – 09/01/2008) DEFECT: The contact resistance on the earth connection of the heating element for the additional air heater can exceed specification. This could lead to excessive heat developing in the connection area of the cable which could result in localised scorching. However if not rectified this could result in a … Read more
VW JETTA – STARTER MOTOR MAY MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT
VW JETTA ( 01/03/2011 – 30/11/2011) DEFECT: On vehicles with diesel engines and stop/start system the starter motor may be permanently activated because the return spring in the solenoid switch is bent or broken. If the permanent current supply to the starter motor is not noticed overheating of the component with local scorching damage and … Read more
VW JETTA – DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE LOST
VW JETTA ( 01/10/2011 – 01/08/2013) DEFECT: On vehicles with torsion beam rear axle the trailing arm of the rear axle can be deformed in a rear impact of the vehicle or when reversing too quickly over a relatively high obstacle (such as very high kerbs). If this deformation or pre-damage is not recognised a … Read more
If you wish to know more about possible problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
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Latest EU Rapex Volkswagen Jetta Problems
- Volkswagen Jetta (2020)on 05/03/2021
The tubular frame of the driver’s seat may have been incorrectly welded. This could impair the stability of the seat and its restraining effect in the event […]
- Volkswagen Jetta (2006 – 2018)on 22/02/2020
Cars initially used for internal purposes of Volkswagen AG might not have been correctly modified before they were sold to the general public. There is a […]
- Volkswagen Jetta (2011)on 04/03/2018
A spring in the starter motor’s magnetic switch was incorrectly installed. The starter motor may overheat, which could lead to a fire breaking out in the […]
Currently 7104 Recalls