2019 Volkswagen Jetta electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 156 complaints for the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, 20% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 156 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 31,000 miles 39 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 15 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 39 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 31,000 miles, and 64% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
While traveling on [XXX] in Van Buren, Arkansas, I was involved in a hit-and-run accident. The impact caused significant front-end damage and resulted in physical injuries. The vehicle’s dashboard/electrical system indicated AIRBAG:ERROR, and the police report reflects that airbag deployed yet we have photo evidence that the airbag did not deploy. However, photo evidence clearly shows that no airbags deployed for any occupants. The airbags remained completely intact following the crash.
The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle would stall upon the depression of the accelerator pedal, with the ignition switch warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the gear shifter would intermittently fail to move out of park(P) and the windows would fail to operate as needed. The manufacturer and the dealer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta
- Drivetrain & axles 161 complaints
- Engine 149 complaints
- Brakes 30 complaints
- Fuel system 29 complaints
- Lighting 26 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 25 complaints
- Body & structure 23 complaints
- Air bags 16 complaints