Three problems related to battery have been reported for the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta based on all problems reported for the 2011 Jetta.
The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact was driving 10 mph when the power steering malfunctioned and the brakes failed. The contact was unable to steer the vehicle and had to use the emergency brake to stop. The battery warning light illuminated and the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The diagnostic test did not locate a failure and the contact drove the vehicle for twenty five miles before being able to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 5,800.
Traveling 30 mph. Battery light luminated and engine stalled. Pulled over and restarted engine and it started fine battery light turned off. Took it to the dealer and they replaced a relay. One week later driving on the freeway at 75mph engine stalled again in heavy traffic. Started right back. Drove another 10 miles and it shut off again. Started up and drove it right to the dealer. This is very dangerous. The check engine light is on now. The 2011 Jetta was issued a recall, and that repair was done a month ago.
The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving 30 mph the battery lamp illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to file a report. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 558.