2011 Volkswagen Jetta wipers, windshield & visibility problems
Owners reported wipers, windshield & visibility problems in 26 complaints for the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 55,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When wipers, windshield & visibility problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 wipers, windshield & visibility complaints that report mileage, the median is about 55,000 miles, and 54% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the wipers, windshield & visibility complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta cc. The contact was driving 30 MPH when he noticed how difficult it was to see through the front windshield. The contact stated that the windshield was distorted and caused headaches when driving at night or in the daytime. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer replaced the windshield. The contact stated that the replacement windshield exhibited the same defect as the original windshield.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the low beam headlights suddenly shut off and failed to illuminate again. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the light bulbs in order to remedy the failure. In addition, while driving at an unknown speed during inclement weather, the windshield wipers failed to activate. The dealer stated that the bcm module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified.
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
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