1. Volkswagen Jetta
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  3. 2007
  4. Exterior Lighting

2007 Volkswagen Jetta Exterior Lighting Problems

6
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 6 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
30–60k mi2
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 29, 2019 · 137,000 miles

    Electrical System · Exterior Lighting

    The vehicle caught fire in the engine bay by the front driver side headlamp. The low beam of the headlight kept going off and on prompting a broken headlight or headlamp bulb signal on dash board. After replacing the bulb the issue was not resolved it continued periodically for about one month . While driving i smelled burning plastic after which i noticed flames from the front driver side headlamp. I pulled over…

    Fire reported

    ODI 11252366

  • June 29, 2016 · 60,000 miles

    Air Bags · Exterior Lighting · Power Train

    I had issues with the fuel system and air bag light on just started. But dealer carmax did not tell about any recall for the fuel system few years ago. But i just seen that in your system. And car max changed me a lot of money for the fuel system being replace around feb/2016. So can some please help me with this issues. And wanted to will carmax be able get reimburse for them thanks

    ODI 10881639

  • July 29, 2015 · 99,000 miles

    Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper

    I just recently bought the car not even 6 months ago, certified pre owned, i noticed about a week after having it that two of my doors do not lock at all. Also my head lights stay on 24/7 while my car in turned to the on position. When i'm on the highway the car shakes really bad when i hit 60 mph or higher. This car is a piece and i don't recommend anyone with a child to purchase this car. It is unsafe and…

    ODI 10808795

  • August 7, 2014

    Exterior Lighting

    My car's driver's headlight went out. I had someone look at it, only to be told that the wiring in the harness/headlight assembly was exposed (the colored coating protecting the wiring was gone). I ordered a left headlight assembly. In the meantime, the old headlight assembly was brought to the vw dealer, only to be told that they "see a lot of these come in", but was advised that there is no recall or ownership of…

    ODI 10649634

  • July 31, 2012 · 68,000 miles

    Exterior Lighting

    Tl* the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the interior and exterior lights were illuminating on and off sporadically. In addition, the sun-roof would open independently. The dealer was notified of the failure however, the vehicle was neither diagnosed for the failure or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was…

    ODI 10475176

  • November 29, 2010 · 33,400 miles

    Electrical System · Exterior Lighting

    My 2007 wolfsburg jetta just stalled on me last night. The esc lights came on and then the battery light came on and then the engine died. I lost all power and coasted off to the side of the road. I thought it was the battery but all my lights, radio, headlights worked. I tried to start it but the red steering light came on too. I got it towed to the dealership because it should still be under warranty(<4 years,…

    ODI 10368438

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