2016 Volkswagen Jetta electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 36 complaints for the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 36 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 42,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 42,000 miles, and 76% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
The contact’s mother owns a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked outside, the contact’s mother was notified that the vehicle had caught fire. The contact stated that upon her mother and sister approaching the vehicle, they noticed that the front driver’s side door was on fire. The contact then stated that her sister used her hand in an attempt to pat the fire away. As a result, the contact’s sister sustained an injury to her right hand that required medical attention.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to turn off and the key failed to release from the ignition switch. The contact called the dealer and was informed that the nylon bushing had fractured and jammed the key in the ignition switch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was make aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta
- Engine 44 complaints
- Fuel system 35 complaints
- Brakes 23 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 22 complaints