Two problems related to front seat heater/cooler have been reported for the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta based on all problems reported for the 2007 Jetta.
The vehicle was in motion with the seat heater on. I noticed a burning smell and then a burning sensation. By the time I was able to safely pull over, there was a hole in the right side of the driver's seat cover, exposing the wiring and foam. My coat and clothing were burned, as well as my back. There is also evidence of overheating/burning in additional locations of the seat cover, but it only burned through in one location. I turned off the seat heater and drove to the dealership where I was instructed to discontinue use of the seat heater. This occurred on 3/8/19 with less than 95k miles on the car.
2007 Volkswagen Jetta. Attorney representing consumer writes in regards to vehicle seat heater caught fire and burned the consumer and her clothing. After the dealer kept the vehicle for two weeks, it was returned to her in the same manner and she was offered $1200 and they would disconnect the heater.
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