Equipment Problems of Volkswagen Jetta

Volkswagen Jetta owners have reported 918 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 16 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (718 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's radio/tape cd player (81 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Equipment problems of Volkswagen Jetta

The Equipment problem

Sensitive sunroof glass. Sunroof glass shattered a section of the glass that has an open glass area now and will leak in inclement weather conditions.   Read details...

The Radio/tape Cd Player problem

Radio just stopped working all of a sudden checked wires and fuses which were good can�t seem to find what the problem is. ## #vpic# 1 - check digit (9th position) does not calculate properly; 3 - VIN corrected, error in one position (assuming check digit is correct); 14 - unable to   Read details...

The Owners/service Manual problem

Conflicting torque spec is listed for the wheel bolts. The owner's manual (17a012723sf) specifies 120 nm, but I see a odi tsbs (https://static. Nhtsa. Gov/odi/tsbs/2020/mc-10183302-0001. Pdf) that indicates the torque spec is 140 nm. That is a large discrepancy.   Read details...

The Air Conditioner problem

The contact owns a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated there was a burning wax odor emitting from the air conditioning vent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and replaced the carpet. The odor returned and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer but not repaired.   Read details...

The Air Conditioner problem

Sunroof spontaneously exploded on the highway. It has been a very hot summer and I have to use the air conditioning on high to cool my car with all black interior for my infant son (the air vent positioning in this car makes it very hard to cool the backseat).   Read details...




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