Electrical System Problems of Volkswagen Jetta

Volkswagen Jetta owners have reported 2,021 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 43 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (1,130 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's ignition coils failure (111 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Volkswagen Jetta


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Volkswagen Jetta

The Electrical System problem

I purchased a brand-new 2025 Volkswagen Jetta from lafontaine Volkswagen of dearborn, mi on October 2, 2025. Within 24 hours, the check-engine light illuminated, and the fuel gauge cluster froze, showing an incorrect fuel level.   Read details...

The Ignition Coils Failure problem

While driving on a city street my check engine light came on and started blinking then stopped blinking and is now on along with the epc code. This is the 3rd time in 2 years my vehicle has done this so I know its the ignition coils causing a misfire.   Read details...

The Horn Assembly problem

My tired was punctured and the tire pressure indicator light did not come on at all. The seatbelts never retract after taking them off they just hang there. Sometimes when I lock the doors the alarm does not sound off indicating the alarm is set, also my horn works when it wants to but never when   Read details...

The Ignition problem

The contact owns 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle failed to turn off while turning the key to the off position in the ignition switch. There was no warning light illuminated.   Read details...

The Ignition Switch problem

1) ignition switch - yes 2) car wont turn off, key is stuck and wont allow to be turned off. This is dangerous for car to be left on. 3) yes - common problem with vw 4) yes by mechanic 5) no warnings, typically ignition needs jiggling to start and turn off ignition but this is the first time it has   Read details...




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