2015 Volkswagen Jetta electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 50 complaints for the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 50 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 36,000 miles 35 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 35 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 36,000 miles, and 69% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
The "start engine stop" button is living away on the letter n of engine, causing a metal blade to pierce the skin when the button is depressed to start or stop the car.
The car will not turn off. The key is stuck in the ignition and will not turn to turn the vehicle off. The wheel is not locked.
Other problems reported for the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta
- Engine 46 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 23 complaints
- Brakes 20 complaints
- Fuel system 20 complaints
- Air bags 17 complaints
- Steering 15 complaints
- Suspension 15 complaints