Volkswagen Jetta problems and issues


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Passenger headlight and tail light not working

Volkswagen Jetta 2011 Sadan 180000 miles
Changed passenger headlight and now it doesn't work and the there is no tail lights keeps blowing a 15 amp fuses in the cabin fuse box
Cmetz1982 from United States a month ago  
CM

2014 Jetta SportWagen fuse box diagram

Volkswagen Jetta 2014 Sportwagen 112000 miles
I cannot find a diagram to explain which fuse affects the overhead interior lights.
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agentrootbeer from United States 2 months ago  
AG

Have no power when I'm driving

Volkswagen Jetta 1995 Engine 187000 miles
My Jetta have Nou power when I'm driving
Pieter from South Africa 3 months ago  
PI

Check engine light

Volkswagen Jetta 2015 Hybrid  81000 miles
After you fill up gas tank
Fjdoria76 from United States 6 months ago  
FJ

Key won’t turn in ignition

Volkswagen Jetta 2011 Sedan 140000 miles
I go to turn the key and it doesn’t turn what so ever I need some help figuring out the problem
Zachdank420 from United States 8 months ago  
ZA

Intermittent starting after warming up

Volkswagen Jetta 2014 Sedan 107000 miles
Runs fine once starting, but fuel relays won't kick in if car is warm after turning off again. Glow plug and dpf lights also won't light up on dash. If cool in morning, no issue. Everything lights up and it starts. Once warm, lights and relays will come on randomly.
Replaced all relays. Same issue.
Thanks
Cleejoy from United States a year ago  
CL
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Cleejoy from United States 10 months ago
Definitely temperature related. Hot days worse. Cool days better, but still an isssue.
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Car horn not working thing it might be relay

Volkswagen Jetta 2015 Se 158698 miles
Horn not working maybe the relay
Alex from United States a year ago  
AL

Car running good first time but later 30 mnts start checking

Volkswagen Jetta 2015 Sedan 177856 miles
First time car Star and running good but 30 mnts later start loss power and cheikin
Riveraauto from United States a year ago  
RI
1 report 

Interior light won’t shut off

Volkswagen Jetta 2019 1.4T SE 78377 miles
Interior light in back stays on and will only shut off when I lock my car
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Mona L from United States a year ago  
MO
Rank 3
1 report 

Completely dies at stops and then hours later will start up again,

Volkswagen Jetta 2022 Jetta GLI 5000 miles
We bought new. After 7 months of ownership, car completely died at stop light. Was able to restart. Happens intermittently. Twice have returned to parked car and completely dead. Now this weekend this happened, started back up after 24 hours just to die again. After 3 minutes it started again. We have taken it to the dealership and they replaced the battery and the control unit after the first 3 times but obviously this didn’t fix it.
Jules from United States a year ago  
JU
1 report 
Bruce from United States a year ago
There are a few potential causes for this problem, including a faulty alternator, a failing battery, a malfunctioning starter motor, or a problem with the electrical connections in the vehicle. A qualified technician would be able to diagnose the issue and provide a solution.
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The temperature is above level after sometimes.

Volkswagen Jetta 2007 2.0 TFSI 164 miles
The temperature gauge on the clock is above level after sometime.
Raymond from South Africa 2 years ago  
RA

No start no spark

Volkswagen Jetta 2001 VW Jetta 1.8 T 5 SP Manual 120000 miles
Cranks but no start
Unable to check codes checked power supply battery power to diagnostic plug is 12 v and also ignition power is 12v still unable to read codes,has after market stereo
Audiqtro from Canada 2 years ago  
AU
3 reports 

Jetta 3 no spark

Volkswagen Jetta 1999  72619 miles
My Jetta 3 dnt hv spark I did change coil,module and rotor still doesnt want to start what must I do?
Sakkie from South Africa 2 years ago  
SA
5 reports 

Very difficult to start.

Volkswagen Jetta 2000 4 door 194000 miles
I try about 10 times until it barely catches and it sounds like it's on one cylinder until it kicks in and then it idles fine. It runs very smoothly and does not stall. When I try again after I park, the same thing; I need to crank it about 6 or 8 times before it barely starts and again, it sound like a lack of fuel. It runs fine after it starts.
brian from United States 3 years ago  
BR
2 reports 

Engine revs while in park

Volkswagen Jetta 2005 4 door 259000 miles
You turn the car over and it idles really high then low repeatedly
Ambers from United States 3 years ago  
AM
1 report 
Avihaa from India 2 years ago
Ypically, engines idle at about 600-800 rpm. Older engines may go up to 1200 rpm or more while warming up. But if the engine is revving up while idling, even after it's sufficiently warmed up, you might have a problem. High idle speeds waste fuel, cause extra wear and tear on your engine, and can be unsafe as well.
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Jerking Problem

Volkswagen Jetta 2007 automatic 2.5 Wolfgang 125000 miles
Vehicle jerks when I slows down like someone rear ended me and jerks when I pull off. Didn't start doing this until I changed the transmission pan and filter.
G Rascoe from United States 3 years ago  
GR
4 reports 

It wont start, you can hear it trying to but wont

Volkswagen Jetta 2001 4 door 2.0 standart  80000 miles
Checked the 409 relay and fuses also checked fuel pump and fuel filter and their ok
Thom from other 3 years ago  
TH
1 report 

Alarm problem

Volkswagen Jetta 2012 Jetta se 120000 miles
My car alarm does not sound, puts and removes doors, opens the trunk, but if I open a door it does not sound or the lights flash (the panic button sounds and the lights flash)
Pely from other 4 years ago  
PE
1 report 

EPC and Engine light

Volkswagen Jetta 2012 Sedan 125000 miles
When driving at more than 180km/h the engine light start flashing and the the EPC light appears from there the vehicle looses power... What might be the problem?
Andrea from other 5 years ago  
AN
4 reports 

Engine dies after starting

Volkswagen Jetta 2009 Jett 19.9 TDi 120000 miles
Whilst driving my 2009 1.9 TDi Jetta suddenly lost power and then died. It starts but dies almost immediately. There is smoke coming from behind the turbo. There is no exhaust gasses coming out of the back at the exhaust. If I disconnect the airflow hose to the intercooler the engine runs.
If i disconnect the air to the intercooler the engine still runs.
Whilst doing either one of the above and i disconnect the air intake from the air filter their is exhaust smoke coming from out ( so it is blowing air instead of sucking.
Redheart from New Zealand 5 years ago  
RE

Won't start

Volkswagen Jetta 2001 Golf 200000 miles
Starts but shuts down, won't stay running
Kole from United States 5 years ago  
KO

Airbag light

Volkswagen Jetta 2008 Sidan 1600cc  35000 miles
Suddenly the airbag light is on , so i checked the connectors under driver seat its ok
Anybody helps !!
Hussein from other 6 years ago  
HU
2 reports 

Fuel tank problems

Volkswagen Jetta 2012 Sedan 5000 miles
Since buying my jetta i have had nothing but problems, one of the worst being a split in the top of the fuel tank my mechanic tells me from what he can see he believes its a manufacturing problem and to add to it the original fuel filter was still on the car at a 100,000 kms has anybody else had problems with their fuel tank? As vw tell us not their problem but cant understand how i could possible do that kinda damage to the TOP of a fuel tank thanks in advance
Rhi rhi from Australia 6 years ago  
RH
1 report 

Rough idle

Volkswagen Jetta 2013 118TSI Sedan 1.4 Twin Charger petrol engine 7 Spd Dsg Auto 50000 miles
Rough idle when car is cold and when stationary when hot. Engine is performing well though.
Peter from Australia 6 years ago  
PE

Rough idle

Volkswagen Jetta 2013 118TSI Sedan 1.4 Twin Charger petrol engine 7 Spd Dsg Auto 50000 miles
Rough idle when car is cold and when stationary when hot. Engine is performing well though.
Peter from Australia 6 years ago  
PE

No boost on turbo

Volkswagen Jetta 2008  190000 miles
When I accelerate it takes a while for the car to take off , about 2200 revs when the speed increases. I have a straight though exhaust and the “boo” noise from the turbo is very little to none. Perhaps the turbo needs to be adjusted???
Danny96 from Ireland 7 years ago  
DA

Loss of power

Volkswagen Jetta 2007  200000 miles
My car is losing power over 3000 revs
Spud from Ireland 7 years ago  
SP

Starter motors

Volkswagen Jetta 2009 Manual 60000 miles
Ok, it is our daughters VW Jetta 2009 77TDI. She first took it to a vw service centre (Australia) had a power loss and a clinking noise (not engaging) but does start. They put it on their system and came up with zero, then they update the computer and re did and it said, injectors. But zero for the starting. She brought injector cleaner and that fixed it, but still the same on starting. She had already replaced the battery (which turns out is the wrong battery 500 cca) She decided to sell the car, but a mechanic told her she need a new starter motor (this was during the road worthy inspection)… Read complete
glendagardiner from Australia 7 years ago  
GL
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glendagardiner from Australia 7 years ago
Any help would be great... Thanks...
glendagardiner from Australia 7 years ago
We got a call back from VW, their response was they couldn't comment as non genuine part was used. We did get in contact with a German car specialist and he said, if the larger starter motor has been in now for a few months he can not see any issues with the electronics as it would of happened by now. Also he advised in getting a new key as it can cause start up noise...
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Jerk during driving

Volkswagen Jetta 2006 Sedan  9 miles
Car starts normally. During driving when I stop at roundabout and start drive again there is little jerk sometimes. Tell me what to do
Inder from Australia 7 years ago  
IN
5 reports 

Leak passenger side

Volkswagen Jetta 1998 2.0L  180000 miles
Something is leaking under engine between head light house and engine. It's clear but when rubbed between finger appears as oil. Ugh help
SadJettagirl from United States 7 years ago  
SA
4 reports 
Sphola from South Africa 9 months ago
I've got a jetta 4 2001 model so today i experienced a problem with the oil light its coming on but i do have enough oul
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