Exterior Lighting Problems of Volkswagen Jetta

Volkswagen Jetta owners have reported 468 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 17 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (114 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake light switch (104 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Volkswagen Jetta

The Exterior Lighting problem

I was driving my car on a 100 degree day and and after about a block, a warning popped up on the little screen behind the steering wheel that said "ignition switch off, safely stop the vehicle".   Read details...

The Brake Light Switch problem

Brake light switch failure.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

Headlights are constantly failing while driving. !st time in Feb 2019 both lights failed at the same time while driving at night on the highway. Replaced both bulbs. Sept 09, 2019 left bulb failed while driving at night on the highway. Again replaced both bulbs.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle break lights and headlights failed to work properly with the replace head light warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the head lights and brake lights flickers.   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

In the following, lb/hb is low beam, high beam: � the dashboard indicator for hb is always on, even when the steering column lever is on lb and lights are really lb. � the turn signal dashboard light blinks fast -- like there is a burnt-out bulb -- but they actually flash fine.   Read details...




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