2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
77,048 miles

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problem #6

Mar 012020

Jetta

  • 105,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated she was unable to start the vehicle, due to a battery shortage. The contact stated that the warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the battery to be replaced. The battery had been replaced three-time. The contact also stated that the rear lights failed to operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. Additionally, while driving 75 MPH, the sunroof detached from the vehicle. The contact stated that there was no injury. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

- Jacksonville Beach, FL, USA

problem #5

Mar 172015

Jetta

  • 80,000 miles
Sunroof drains come apart allowing water to enter automobile. Wet interior allows mold to grow inside car causing a possible health hazard. Windows steam up blocking view out of car causing dangerous driving conditions. Water drips onto electrical connectors and moisture present in car causes corroding of electrical connections increasing the possibility of an electrical malfunction and hazardous driving condition.

- Middletown, CT, USA

problem #4

Feb 072015

Jetta 4-cyl

  • 54,289 miles
We were driving on a straight well paved road, no potholes or debris, the weather is clear and sunny when our sunroof exploded outward. Fedex driver following behind us stated that nothing hit us, but saw the sunroof explode outward.

- Franklin, NC, USA

problem #3

Nov 032014

Jetta

  • 70,000 miles
The sunroof drainage system is faulty and leaks inside the car. Dealership charged me $350 to fix (not to mention that now the car smells musty) and suggested that other VW owners with my model of car have had similar problems. I am concerned that VW did not design the system properly and should fund any modifications necessary for existing car owners.

- Tinton Falls, NJ, USA

problem #2

Aug 302014

Jetta

  • 146,000 miles
While traveling on I-96 West traveling at 70mph the sunroof which was closed at the time suddenly exploded sending shards of glass everywhere. It sounded like a gun went off in the vehicle. I was very fortunate that the sunroof curtain was closed at the time which contained most of the glass shards. This is a serious issue that should be looked into. There was nobody else on the highway around me so there is no possibility that this was a stone or object from another vehicle. The temperature outside was 92 degrees F and I had the drivers side window open approximately 50%. this was a terrible experience that I was lucky to walk away from without physical injury. However, I will not drive this car again without an explanation! very dangerous car!!!!

- Whitehall, MI, USA

problem #1

Jan 152010

Jetta

  • 7,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. While the contact was driving 15 mph, the vehicle suddenly shifted into first gear, moved forward and stalled. The contact stated that a sensor was replaced (no more information was given). The contact also stated that the sunroof leaked when it rained. The dealer could not find the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000.

- Hayward, CA, USA