1997 Volkswagen Jetta electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 18 complaints for the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 55,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 55,000 miles, and 60% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
When driving 25 MPH consumer noticed black smoke coming from under the hood. Consumer turned the vehicle off, opened the hood, and noticed flames coming from the engine. Consumer called the fire department to put out the fire. The vehicle was towed to the dealer.
Bought jetta gls new 12/97. Moldings fall off constantly. Three of four power windows have failed, all needing regulators replaced. Slow wiper speed cuts off and sometimes doesn't work at all. Oil leak. Can't lock doors on driver side with my master key, can only lock and set alarm on passenger side. Ts
Other problems reported for the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 17 complaints