Volkswagen Jetta owners have reported 1 problem related to windshield wiper/washer linkages (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.
During winter driving with temperature at 18 degrees the windshield wipers became inoperative after 45 minutes of use in wash mode. Water/ice builds up under a plastic cowl, this cowl hides the windshield wiper mechanics. The ice build up prevents operation of the windshield wipers. A friend of mine who is a 2005 vw Jetta owner has reported this identical problem with his car. Vw has refused to cover this repair under warranty, claiming this is an environmental problem.
See
all problems of the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
🔎.