2011 Volkswagen Jetta electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 194 complaints for the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, 22% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 194 22% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 156 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 24 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 17 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 34 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 28 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 26 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 12 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 9 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 156 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 48% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 4 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta. While the vehicle was parked on an incline, it rolled backwards. The contact stopped the vehicle with the emergency brake. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact also stated that the key fell out of the ignition when the vehicle was not in park or turned off. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v615000 (electrical system, steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired.
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. Dealer diagnosed problem and said the instrument cluster needed to be replaced however there were none in stock and volkswagen of america does not have any replacements. Either.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta
- Fuel system 174 complaints
- Engine 114 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 46 complaints
- Lighting 42 complaints
- Air bags 37 complaints
- Brakes 30 complaints
- Cruise control 26 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 26 complaints