Electrical System Problems of Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen

Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen owners have reported 55 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (43 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's horn assembly (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen

The Electrical System problem

The f16 fuse in the engine bay that connects power to multiple exterior lights as well as the abs brake system melts and melts part of the fuse tray. This is the same thing that happens with the vw tiguan in campaign am97. Look into am97 as this can ruin your abs brake system.   Read details...

The Horn Assembly problem

Per dealer vehicle has non-functioning horn and high-beam headlights apparently due to clock spring failure. In addition, water instruction (of as yet unknown origin) has rusted brake, steering, and dash components.   Read details...

The Ignition problem

I had come to a full stop and was idling at a red light in a busy intersection when the engine stopped suddenly. No misfiring or rough moments before stopping, just a sudden cut off. I put the engine in park and tried restarting the engine. No success.   Read details...

The Electrical Failure problem

At 500 miles exactly, I heard a single click while driving. A quick scan of the instruments showed that the odometer read 500 miles and was not increasing, of course the trip odometer and fuel consumption displays also failed without any input from the odometer.   Read details...

The Anti-theft Controller problem

My vw jetta tdi sportwagen was operating normally on the morning of the incident, but when I went to the garage to start it that afternoon, the display read "immobilizer active" and "safe". The car would start for about 1 second then die.   Read details...




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