2011 Volkswagen Jetta steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 23 complaints for the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 50,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 50,000 miles, and 53% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 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.
I know this sounds ridiculous but I've driven on many road trips and this has never happened until this vehicle, and it's painful. But here it is: leather-wrapped steering wheel causes calluses at a highly unusual rate on longer drives. (I have been able to drive for 12 hours on multiple occasions without issue. After driving only three and a half hours steadily, my hands hurt all over.) it's important to note that the leather isn't causing this - the stitching on the inside is far too raised up on the inside part…
Other problems reported for the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta
- Electrical system 194 complaints
- 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