Exterior Lighting Problems of Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen

Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen owners have reported 8 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake light (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tail light switch (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen

The Brake Light problem

While driving on the highway several messages started to appear in reference to failed lights. I lost signal lights, headlights and brake lights. Replacing the lights did not solve the problem. At the dealer they told me that the fuse box was burned out and needed replacement.   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the passenger's side headlight, the driver's side tail lights, directional turning signal lights, and the license plate lights failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting 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 Turn Signal problem

Right front headlight assembly (high & low beam, turn signal, drl), right rear taillight, third brake light, license plate light and left rear turn signal all stopped working at the same time. Dash information center reported all of these lights need to be checked. After 1.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen jetta wagon. The contact stated that the headlights were too dim for the contact to adequately see the road in front of her while traveling 25 mph at night. The dealer was notified regarding the headlights but no action has been taken at this time.   Read details...




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