2005 Volkswagen Jetta Electrical System Problems
- 37
- 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 37 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 5 indicate fire
What owners report
- wiring harness · 10 records
- drivers door · 9 records
- door lock · 6 records
- turn signal · 5 records
- door locks · 4 records
- door wiring · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Door locks intermittently fail to lock or unlock, either by the key fob button or door panel lock/unlock switch. I believe this is a safety issue as it may impede access to the vehicle in the event of an accident. *tr
ODI 10491512
Column · Electrical System · Switch
Turn signal switch malfunction and fire... Right turn signal activated without switch being activated. After about 5-10 minutes in this condition, smoke came out of steering column. Fire/marking could be seen in the switch area. Eventually the turn signal went out and the smoke/fire stoppped. Vw service replaced the switch and wire harnes. The plactic on the switch and harnes was melted and charred. *cn
Fire reported
ODI 10302565
Electrical System · Visibility
The fuse for the rear window defroster melted into the fuse box. I called vw and they informed me that when they manufactured the vehicle they placed a 25 amp fuse in the fuse box and it should be changed to a 30 amp. They informed me that i can do this myself since there was a technical service bulletin placed on this. I told them there was no way that i can get the fuse out since it is melted into the fuse box,…
ODI 10241299
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
2005 volkswagen jetta bucks and shakes while driving. Consumer states that the vehicle sounds like it just wants to shut off and not run. While vehicle was in the shop the loaner got hit and dealer would not return her car until payment was made. *kb the consumer stated the first time the problem happened, she had come to a full stop. When she went to accelerate, the vehicle almost stalled, starting bucking and was…
ODI 10223912
Electrical System
There are multiple problems with electrical system on this vehicle specifically the rear brake lights, directional signals, remote entry to vehicle, making it unsafe at to drive? Tried to make an appointment with local dealer and they advise they are booked out for 12 days - not sympathetic to the fact that these problems are safety related and need to be corrected immediately? Either dealership has more problems…
ODI 10177967
Electrical System · Tail Lights
2005 jetta caught on fire while driving. *ts the dealer informed the consumer, that a lot of vehicles were having a lot of electrical problems with the taillights. *jb
Fire reported
ODI 10174329
Electrical System
Call stalls out.. My vw2005.[redacted] turns off with no warning signs.. Very dangerous.. On the highways. Been to gunther vw coconut creek fl for 2 times for the same problem.. The first time the car was brought in aug 30. 2006 for the car stalling .. Service advisor dean took in it.. My car was ready sept 1 2006 i brought the car home and it stalled. So i brought the car back in for service they seem not to…
ODI 10167738
Electrical System · Exhaust System
When driving on the interstate at 65 mph my car suddenly lost all its power and was i could not go over 25 mph. We were very lucky to not get hit from behind. When this happened the traction control light, engine/exhaust light, esr light, esp light all came on. It also stalls out when sitting at an intersection. Vw unable to fix as of yet, been in for repairs 3 times already for the same thing. Very dangerous…
ODI 10157405
Electrical System · Frontal · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Side/Window
The airbag light has come on 4 times in my 2005 new jetta 2.5 the seat belt sensors in front have been replaced once at dealership, this started when the car had only 22000 miles and kept coming on around every 10000 miles, they had to also replace the airbag(s) not sure which ones were replaced, the seatbealts don't wind back up properly sometimes as well. At around 25000 miles the brakes had to be replaced, we…
ODI 10278989
Electrical System
Dt: the contact stated the vehicle caught on fire. The contact's son was driving and he felt that the vehicle was not getting any fuel. He pressed the gas pedal and then it stalled. He depressed the gas pedal while trying to restart it, and it started smoking. He got out of the vehicle and lifted the hood and it burst into flames. By the time the fire department arrived the vehicle was completely engulfed in flames.…
Fire reported
ODI 10141135
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Engine continually would not start with numerous documented car electrical the problem is a volkswagen faulty electrical design caused my wiring to burn up as a result when they placed the wiring fuse box on top of the battery causing both heat and chemical corrosion stress on the vehicles's electrical systems. Currently, no pun intended, the vehicle is unsafe to repair or drive what should i do? I cannot safely…
Fire reported
ODI 10748182
Electrical System
My alarm on my 2005 jetta tdi is malfunctioning. I have had several other electrical problems, including faulty controls in the steering colum, and faulty components in the esp. I have been told that to repair the alarm, the radio must be replaced, however the radio is on 'backorder', has been for six weeks, and i do not as of today, know when i will have this repaired. These problems, along with the extended delay…
ODI 10108362