Volkswagen owners have reported 4,854 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the most common problems related the electrical system of Volkswagen vehicles. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (2,338 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's ignition coils failure (312 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Ignition Coils Failure problems | |
| Horn Assembly problems | |
| Wiring problems | |
| Ignition problems | |
| Ignition Switch problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Ignition Module problems | |
| Car Will Not Start problems | |
| Battery problems | |
| Dash Wiring problems | |
| Starter problems | |
| Fuses And Circuit Breaker problems | |
| Underhood Wiring problems | |
| Battery Dead problems | |
| Instrument Panel problems | |
| Software problems | |
| Trunk Wiring problems | |
| O2 Sensor problems | |
| Headlights Turn Off While Driving problems | |
| Electrical Failure problems | |
| Anti-theft Controller problems | |
| Mass Air Flow Sensor problems | |
| Battery Cable problems | |
| Power Door Locks Not Working problems | |
| Dashboard Failed problems | |
| Car Will Not Accelerate problems | |
| Computer Failure problems | |
| Crankshaft Position Sensor problems | |
| Starter Relay problems | |
| Starter Solenoid problems | |
| Instrument Panel Failure problems | |
| Back Up Alarm problems | |
| Horn problems | |
| Camshaft Position Sensor problems | |
| Seat Heater Mat problems | |
| Ignition Interlock/lockout problems | |
| Battery Propulsion System problems |
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