1999 Volkswagen Jetta Electrical System Problems
- 19
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 19 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, smoke began to fill the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stopped the vehicle and saw that smoke was bellowing from beneath the steering column. The smoke disappeared after some time. The contact then attempted to restart the vehicle and the air bag deployed independently. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact…
Fire reported
ODI 10505399
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
The vw vehicle is programmed to cripple the engine performance and speed in case of an epc fault. Any fault causing a rich or lean condition will cause this "limp mode". This is a safety issue especially people on the highway going 65-75mph and a 80,000 pound tractor trailer behind them as one person experienced. There are too many non-vital component failures to list that can cause this fault. I refer to non-vital…
ODI 10473134
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel System, Gasoline
1999.5 volkswagen jetta gls vr6, always getting dtc codes of p1117, p0140, p1198, p1472, p1435, p0102, p0343, p1421.. That always says about open or short circuit conditions and poor electrical connections, and short to grounds for electrical, which is all electrical problems, if you search online them codes you will see numerous people with the same problems, and as well as alot of us have to buy the parts that is…
ODI 10444637
Electrical System
Hazards will cease to flash after being on for approximately a minute. Must turn off then on again, but still stops working. I have not repaired the problem, yet.*ak
ODI 10093150
Electrical System
The coil pack on the 1999 jetta's on more than a number of vehicles have needed to be replaced. A recall on this part has been issued for the 2000 and 2001 vehicles. More than a dozen of individuals i have personally spoken to have had the same problem with the 1999 jetta and may be in pursuit of obtaining legal actions to resolve matters. The part and labor can easily cost over $600 to replace. Please advise on…
ODI 10065828
Electrical System
Car has several electrical problems. Have already spent about $1000 on various ignition related repairs at the dealership. Part of the dashboard lights do not work, trunk can not be opened from the inside. *jb
ODI 10010931
Air Bags · Catalytic Convertor · Electrical System · Glass, Side/Rear · Interior Lighting · Structure · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle experienced several recalls/ and several problems: dome light, vanity mirrors, emissions problems, etc... *mr the consumer experienced the following problems with: the interior dome lights, interior trim had come loose on the passenger side, the passenger vanity mirror light did not shut off, the cup holder was jammed and had broken, the driver window sounded as if air was coming in the vehicle, the glove…
ODI 10022531
Electrical System
The ignition coil failed, which caused the vehicle to stall.*jb
ODI 10008725
Electrical System
My check-engine light has come on three times since late november. The first time it was a cracked vacuum hose. The second time (within two weeks of fixing the first problem) it was the mass air meter. The third time, it came on 5 hours after i was rear-ended january 6th but the dealer said it was not related to the accident. They said it was the oxygen sensor. The serviceman i spoke with at the dealership said he…
Crash reported
ODI 10004973
Electrical System
The vehicles spark plugs and ignition coil were replaced. The consumer was made aware that vw/audi recalled various vehicles due to faulty/defective ignition coils and that the coils experienced higher than normal failure rates. Consumer requested reimbursement. * mr *ak *nlm
ODI 10015018
Electrical System · Engine
Check engine light, power failure on door locks and alarm. *nlm
ODI 10023604
Electrical System · Gasoline · Windshield
Consumer on behalf of daughter. In may, the left front window fell down inside the door and the regulator had to be replaced. They were informed that the window regulator was a common problem with this vehicle. *jg
ODI 567488
Air Bags · Electrical System · Foundation Components
Air bag indicator light on dasboard became illuminated. Took car to dealer who informed me that vw's need supplemental wiring harness installed in steering column because of a problem with the connection as shippped from the factory. Dealer says "most" vw new jettas have this problem and charged $90 to install new connector. If this is true shouldn't vw have to recall because it is a safety system? Nlm
ODI 759829
Electrical System
All the power windows failed, the dealer replaced the electrical components. *jb
ODI 10019808
Electrical System · Windshield
The passenger window broke in the down position and became inoperable. *yh
ODI 562356
Electrical System · Gasoline · Power Window Devices And Controls
Regulator failed causing passenger side window to be ajar. Nlm
ODI 550946
Electrical System
Electrical system malfunctioned, causing the interior lights and instrument lights to go on and off, affecting visibility and may result in an accident. Please provide further information and vin#. *ak
ODI 836179
Electrical System
Vehicle's engine power was reduced while driving and the epc light illuminated.*mr while driving the epc light illuminated and the vehicle's speed was reduced from 60 mph to 20 mph. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the consumer that there weren't enough complaints to launch an inquiry. *nlm *jb
ODI 10037994
Electrical System · Gasoline · Structure · Suspension
Vehicle has experienced several electrical system problems (brake lights not working, driver and front passenger side power windows fell down and stuck in the open position, remote door lock not working properly and fluctuates with outdoor temp, alternator and battery failed, tail light flickers, the cd light flashes). Nlm
ODI 559122