Electrical System Related Problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta

Table 1 shows 17 common electrical system related problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta. The number one most common problem is related to the ignition switch (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the battery (six problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta

The Ignition Switch problem

1. Driving 2. Lights went out, fan went out and windshield wipers stopped working.   Read details...

The Battery problem

Battery exploded while starting the engine. Hood damaged, battery acid released.   Read details...

The Ignition problem

Glow plug control unit fails on 1998 vw Jetta tdi, but there is no part for the last 5+ months available from Volkswagen. Also, there is no estimate of when Volkswagen will have a part available. This is nationwide. The control unit is essential for the starting of the car.   Read details...


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