Four problems related to brake light 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.
Exterior lights kept going out - first the front left low beam and then the high beam, then the right side front lights, then rear brake lights - right, then left. Problem diagnosed as a fuse plate - "found 30amp fuse that controls lights that are out is melted and blown" know this was part of a recall for other VIN #s for the 2011 Jetta but believe the part was flawed/had a defect and vw won't stand behind their product.
The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving approximately 50 mph, the headlights and brake lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was towed to the contact¿s residence. The contact diagnosed that a fuse melted and damaged the fuse box. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v569000 (electrical system, exterior lighting). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
The warning light came on upon starting the vehicle indicating that a headlight, side light, brake light, and rear light were out. I inspected the vehicle and all lights were working. The indicater however kept coming on. Upon taking into the shop to check on the repair I was informed that this is due to a defective fuse box in the vehicle which gets "hot" and shorts the box out. Vw is aware of this problem but not enough people have complained to warrant a recall. When I advised that this may result in a possible fire or shorting out of the system - mayble causing a stall I was told "it could happen. ". The fuse box was replaced which cost $785. 27. Fortunately, this box is still under warranty of the repair because I am having the problem again for a second time.
Vehicle has no fuse diagram and lighter fuse repeatedly blows. Unable to get help on leased vehicle without paying for service. I unfortunately cannot access simple fuses without having a diagram. I was put in harms way by accidentally removing brake light fuse. I am not able to find a diagram on the internet or vw website.