Two problems related to exterior lighting have been reported for the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta based on all problems reported for the 2005 Jetta.
I have had nothing but issues with my 2005 Jetta since purchasing it a little over a year ago. The first issue was loss of power while driving, causing me to almost be struck by other vehicles while turning at intersections. Cause: the fuse box ontop of battery melted, along with the fuses and ground wire. Then the coolant resevoir had to be replaced. Due to the fans not turning on because of those fuses melting. Then, then radiator. Then the break pump, exaust manifold gasket blew. The thing recently wasni had no break lights. Went to change bulbs. Kept breaking the fuses. Then stuck in park. Saw a recall listed for faulty break switch. Called vw they stated my recal had already been serviced. So sorry it was up to me to repair the issue. Told them of every other issue. They said there was nothing they could do for me. Basically I bought a very unrealiable, unsafe, piece of garbage. That I assumed was completely opposite for myself snd my two small children to be dependant upon getting us safely place tonplace.
I noticed the break lights were in the "on" position after my vehicle was turned off and all lights were in the off position. I immediately took the vehicle to the dealership where they left it overnight and examined it this morning. They noted this was a faulty break light switch and indicted the housing had melted overnight. This seems like a fire hazard. Also, volkswagon had a recall on this issue complaint # 130507204. When I spoke with volkswagon they said they are only covering vehicles with this issue through manufactured year 2003. My car is a 2005. Obviously, this issue persisted beyond the years they indicated, and they expect the owners now to foot the bill for a faulty break light switch and damages caused by this issue. I thought you should know this issue extends beyond the period they indicated and I hope you will consider making this a recall item. Please contact me if this issue becomes a recall item. I feel, at a minimum, the dealer should cover the cost of the repair.