One problem related to electrical equipment has been reported for the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While traveling 65mph depressed cigarette lighter and it had popped out of socket under passenger's seat & floor mat caught fire.
| Air Conditioner problems | |
| Radio/tape Cd Player problems | |
| Mechanical Jack problems | |
| Electrical Equipment problems | |
| Anti-theft Devices problems | |
| Carrier/rack problems |