2004 Volkswagen Jetta electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 37 complaints for the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 37 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 90,000 miles 33 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 6
- 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 | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 33 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 90,000 miles, and 30% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 fires.
What owners wrote
Owner was driving volkswagen for approximately 20 minutes and smelled a burning rubber odor. He started to notice whisks of smoke coming up from the center console area, around the gear shift. Fire burned the right side of the center console, the center front of the dash, and the corner of the right front seat.
After service by VW for window glass clip recall the traction control light will not turn off. No traction control for the vechicle.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
- Engine 46 complaints
- Fuel system 39 complaints
- Air bags 23 complaints
- Seats 22 complaints
- Transmission 19 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 17 complaints