2010 Volkswagen Jetta Electrical System Problems
- 208
- 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 208 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- hands free · 26 records
- stopped working · 17 records
- safety issue · 17 records
- door locks · 14 records
- checked fuses · 11 records
- blue tooth · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 80 |
| 30–60k mi | 56 |
| 100–150k mi | 28 |
| 1–30k mi | 23 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Incident first started with the car turning off for no reason. Just stalling out. Then it hesitated starting. Replaced the battery. Seem to be okay, but then both brake lights went out, the radio/control console went out most recently, the seat belt light and chimes come on for no reason and yesterday when i pulled the key out of my ignition the key was so hot i could not touch it. Clearly, there is a serious, even…
ODI 10619392
Electrical System · Power Train
Car would not move forward or backward. Had to turn off ignition, then car was fine. April 25th put car in drive to enter street from my driveway and car shot backwards. Tried three times and the same thing occurred. Husband turned off ignition and restarted car. This took care of the problem. We have an appointment with the dealership on monday, april 28th case #[xxx]. Frankly, i don't think i will ever again be…
ODI 10584891
Electrical System
Parked car radio was working, got back in and the entire radio and everything connected to it stopped working. *tr
ODI 10595643
Electrical System
Fuse box in engine compartment, alarm light about right headlight, right taillight, not working. Checked internet many complaints on this issue, check fuse in fuse box engine compartment. 30amp fuse burn marks, slight melting of box where fuse inserts. Spring is here. Ac not working, fans not to speed, compressor not engaging properly. All else checks out. Again fuse strap has melted and/or not in original…
ODI 10594447
Electrical System · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
Well over a 100 people have complained about the same exact issue with their 2010 vw touch screen radio dying out of no where. The website with all known complaints is at: http://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-t36009_ds552583. Vw refuses to be accountable for their merchandise. Wear and tear on engine parts, completely understandable. A $1000 crashing out on multiple 2010 vws is a trend and should be handled…
ODI 10592832
Electrical System
The radio just shut off, checked all fuses, everything ok. Took to mechanic and said radio needs to be replaced. Looked on the internet and there have been multiple complaints about the electrical radio system for the radio display touch screen radio. Three year old car should not have radio failure. *js
ODI 10592441
Electrical System · Engine
Was backing out of a parking space and then placing the car into drive. As i pressed the accelerator to pull away, the car started sputtering like it wanted to stall out. Immediately took it to dealer for scan and no codes found. Car has done this since and no codes again. Last incidence was last week and as i pressed the accelerator, the car sputtered so i left off the gas. Upon pressing the gas pedal again, car…
ODI 10633732
Electrical System
All facets of touch screen radio system including hands free bluetooth feature suddenly died on my 2010 jetta tdi at about 65000 miles. This issue with this year is well documented here and elsewhere. Had to replace battery earlier which some complaints suggest is related to this issue of radios dying. Volkswagen needs to step up and provide relief to the many customers who have had this problem rather than ignoring…
ODI 10626349
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The vehicle failed to start so it was jumpstarted with no problems then taken to get the battery tested. The battery, alternator, and starter all tested ok. Then warning lights indicating that the right headlamp and right rear taillamp illuminated then went out. Vehicle was driven to the dealer and they determined that a part of the fuse box had melted. Upon further inspection a 30amp fuse for the brake lights had…
ODI 10551225
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Exterior lights on both sides of vehicle failed to operate in the dark. Entire fuse box had to be replaced (out of warranty) though vw did agree to pay for the part since the vehicle has not been out for too long. *tr
ODI 10549850
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
When making a left hand turn car stalls. Dash panel lights go out and battery warning light flashes and car shuts off. Car has to be completely stopped,ignition turned to the off position and put into park, before it can restart. Very dangerous when driving in high traffic areas. You don't have time to pull over. The car just dies! *tr
ODI 10555950
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I was driving on the highway and the check engine light came on. The vehicle would not hold speed or accelerate. I pulled off the highway and the vehicle stalled out and would not restart. We replaced the high pressure fuel pump and fuse box. The car still will not start after a new fuel pump and fuse box, and we have been told that the wiring harness needs to be replaced. *js
ODI 10608473
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Diesel · Power Train
The 2010 vw jetta sportwagen tdi (with dsg automatic transmission) was decelerating on a turning lane from a two lane highway from speeds of 55 mph to 15 mph. There was an audible "click" and the engine stopped and only dash lights were operable. No discernible dash light or error code message was received. The vehicle restarted after the transmission was placed in park, and the ignition key was again turned on.…
ODI 10536457
Air Conditioner · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I bought my 2010 jetta used in june 2013. A month after i purchased it, i noticed the a/c was not working. I returned it to the dealer and they confirmed that the a/c compressor wasn't working. They installed a new one and i didn't have a problem until 8/7/13. I went out to start my car and noticed i had a light on my dashboard. I got out of the car and noticed my right front passenger side headlight out. I walked…
ODI 10562328
Electrical System
Driver side door will not unlock with the key fob or via button on drivers side door. Key in outside of lock will work. Intermittently, the rear driver's side door will not unlock at all and therefore won't open from inside or out. Dangerous if someone needs to exit the car. In doing a search online for a potential cause, i found large numbers of forum entries for similar complaints - seems to be a common problem in…
ODI 10541716
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Since the vehicle was purchased it has had rough acceleration and intermittent surging but just recently it has exhibited rough and no starts along with stalls which all seems to be due to an issue with the ecu losing diagnostic communication with the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10526131
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
While starting my car and getting ready for work i noticed i had a headlamp out. I thought i could drive to work safely so, i started my commute. However, on stopping to get coffee i noticed i had taillights out and upon further testing brake lights were failing to. I stopped at a autoparts store to replace the tail lights and noticed that i had lost the other headlamp and backup lights. I decided to park the car…
ODI 10552456
Electrical System
Radio/cd player stopped functioning. This disabled the bluetooth hands-free function as well. This is a driving safety concern. *tr
ODI 10627167
Electrical System · Engine
While on vacation and backing up in the hotel parking lot, braking, then putting it in drive, the car would stall out; it happened 3 times in one day. Luckily, i was only in a parking lot while it stalled out instead of in traffic, which could have been a big hazard. Went to the dealer, and they didn't know what is wrong. *tr
ODI 10524503
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen jetta. The contact started the vehicle and the instrument panel displayed an error message. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated the main computer cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.
ODI 10520082
Electrical System
I had the ac compressor replaced, vw offered to replace part for free and i paid for labor at gunther vw in ft. Lauderdale in 2013. Now in 2015, the ac is not cooling again and i take my vw for the 100k mile service. I ask gunther to check on the ac system and the ac failed a performance test. Ac compressor, radiator and cooling fan needs to be replace at a cost of $1300! Rediculous! The quality of this car and its…
ODI 10717273
Electrical System
I have a 2010 volkswagen jetta sportwagon. I have had to replace both rear door locks. The first stopped working shortly after the car was off warranty, but i made a fuss at the dealer and he replaced it for free. The driver side rear door i just had to replace--which i had to pay $500 to fix. This is not just a security issue but a real safety issue as well.--my brother's son is autistic, and he absolutely can not…
ODI 10704080
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
The vehicle had driven fine all day when all of a sudden when i pulled up to a stop sign, the car died like it was running out of gas. I was in the middle of a the road at the stop sign, the car managed to start again and drive another couple hundred feet to get it off to the side of the road. Luckily i made it just past a set of rail road tracks. The car did not start again and had to be towed. The vehicle had its…
ODI 10503816
Electrical System
I was traveling up a mountain road when my car decided to turn off. I had to coast across incoming traffic to the turnout. I waited here until i was able to get my car started and was able to drive home. I made an appointment for the following day to have it checked out. I was told it was the engine speed sensor. The epc and engine light were going on intermittently. There was no reason that my car should have these…
ODI 10494495
Electrical System
Vw jetta tdi purchased in december 2009 in savannah, ga. The rear passenger door has had intermittent problems with the window bumping off the top when we attempt to close it. It then retracts to fully open. The main problem currently is the door lock on the same door. It will not lock under any type of attempt. I have tried the fob, the interior door lock on the driver door, and the lock on the door itself. I took…
ODI 10496871