Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta

Table 1 shows seven common exterior lighting related problems of the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. The number one most common problem is related to the brake light (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the headlights (two problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Volkswagen Jetta


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta

The Brake Light problem

The contact owns a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the right rear brake light was defective; when he would turn the vehicle off, it would stay on. The failure was intermittent. There was also a right rear brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

Over the past 11 months of owning my vehicle, I have had to replace the headlights (lightbulb only) seven times. Also, other various brake and running lights have gone out. The first time, I had the vehicle for 1 day off the lot (used). The fix is obviously going to purchase new headlights.   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

The wiring harness of the driver's door failed, which prevents the left turn signal, windows, door locks and gas fill door from functioning. The car becomes unsafe since the left signal will not work and the window will not operate so the driver can do a manual signal.   Read details...


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