Defroster/defogger/hvac System Windshield Electrical Heating Element Problems of Volkswagen Jetta

Volkswagen Jetta owners have reported 1 problem related to defroster/defogger/hvac system windshield electrical heating element (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volkswagen Jetta based on all problems reported for the Jetta.

1 Defroster/defogger/hvac System Windshield Electrical Heating Element problem of the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta

Failure Date: 05/23/2025

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated upon activating the defroster, the defroster only engaged while the switch was turned to maximum, and there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from underneath the dashboard. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that it was a common failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.

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