2011 Volkswagen Jetta Visibility/Wiper 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.
What owners report
- windshield wipers · 8 records
- wiper motor · 7 records
- wipers work · 5 records
- same issue · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Visibility/Wiper
Stopped working. Wiper motor malfunction. Blades stopped mid swipe, sitting on the windshield.
ODI 11307929
Air Bags · Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta. While driving 45 mph, the air bag off warning indicator illuminated. After two months, the radio and windshield wipers failed to function. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated there was an electrical shortage. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer and the manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 52,000.
ODI 11246463
Visibility/Wiper
Wipers do not function properly in cold temperatures. In very cold weather, they will often take 3-5 minutes before moving once turned on. In cool temperatures they will often run at a very slow pace. Changing wiper blades has no effect/impact. This is a wiper arm and/or wiper arm assembly issue and widespread throughout online reports. Vw should be forced to issue a recall.
ODI 11089735
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Defective light switch that controls the headlights, daytime running light low beams and high beams. Daytime running light no longer work, low beams are so dim they are no longer effective.
ODI 11079881
Visibility/Wiper
Takata recall my windsheild wipers do not work properly. Only top speed works. Speed 1 and 2 do not work, only 3.
ODI 11090009
Visibility/Wiper
Windshield wipers not functioning when vehicle is in 18 degree and below temperatures for a few hours. Wipers work fine once vehicle is heated up in garage or outside temperatures rise above 18 degrees. Replacement wiper motor assembly was diagnosed and required to correct malfunction. Would like vw to reimburse the $537.03 out of pocket costs to replace the defective/faulty part. Have seen numerous complaints for…
ODI 11062071
Visibility/Wiper
If the outside temperature goes below approximately 15 degrees fahrenheit, the wipers fail to operate. This can happen when the vehicle has been parked, or during operation. This has happened several times and from indications on the internet, is a known safety problem.
ODI 11057496
Visibility/Wiper
Within three to four days i've had two door windows blow out while driving. Nothing hit the windows. One day i was driving on the interstate and the other time i was driving onto the interstate ramp going approximately 40 miles/hour. This is baffling!
ODI 11029978
Visibility/Wiper
When vehicle subjected to cold temperatures (below freezing) the wiper motor stops working. When vehicle placed in warm garage wipers work again. This has happened on several occasions over the last year. Wiper motor was replaced by vw dealership. New motor is a new part number. It appears the old wiper motor design may have been defective allowing moisture to enter where drive shaft enters motor. New wiper motor…
ODI 10945267
Visibility/Wiper
When parked overnight with temperatures in the lower teens, the windshield wipers do not work the next morning. If i warm the car up for 20 minutes or so and then let it sit for another half hour then they will usually work. This has happened four or five times from 12/2016 - 2/2017. Seems worse if it has been snowing or icing overnight. When they are working there are no signs of hesitation or slow movement. The…
ODI 10949490
Visibility/Wiper
When cold, the windshield wipers won't work until it warms up enough. If your driving and it gets cold, like during snowstorm, they quit working. I have looked online and have encountered many instances of this. The cost is around $500 to $1000 for parts and labor for..., maybe the motor, maybe the wiper transmission, maybe both. Nonsense! This is a huge safety issue. Please do something and issue a recall for this…
ODI 10937508
Electrical System · Horn · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta. While driving in the rain at approximately 30 mph, the windshield wipers and horn failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v196000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa without filing a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
ODI 10897691
Seat Belts · Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
1) seatbelt indicator sounds when drives belt is connected and is the only one in the vehicle; no one or items are in any of the other seats (same issue as in the 2006 jetta). 2) wiper motor failed - wipers worked intermittently when functioning. 3) headliner is separating and drooping in rear and obstructing the view through the rear view mirror (same issue as in the 2006 jetta). 4) ignition coil's and map sensor…
ODI 11243293
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
My horn does not consistently work. When i'm driving it only works sometimes due to believed to be faulty electrical. My door locks do not engage. A noise sounds but they do not engage causing safety issue. My wiper blades do not always work correctly nor do they spray wiper spray causing visibility issues. My electrical system is faulty causing one door to stay unlocked unless locked with key. My alarm system does…
ODI 10892312
Fuel/Propulsion System · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle jerked, the check engine warning indicator illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. The was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the fuel injector system failed. Four injectors, the fuel rings, the ignition coil, and the wires were…
ODI 10782834
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the frontal windshield wipers seized and could not be restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10664548
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
My windshield washer fluid sensor came on, and it does not turn off. I did some reading online, and this seems to be a systemic issue. Most of the complaints were from people who used rainx washer fluid. Apparently it caused corrosion too quickly. Now, i don't want to use my washer fluid as often, so that i can make sure that i don't run out when i need it. My visibility during driving is affected by this. *tr
ODI 10565523
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
While driving the 2011 vw jetta on 1/5/14 during rain showers i switched the wipers on (which i had previously used aprox 5 mins before) & nothing happened, then i realized that the turn signals were also not working including the hazard flashers.. Upon reaching my home at reduced speeds in order to safely make it home i attempted to make the needed repair to resolve the issue, thinking the issue was a blown fuse,…
ODI 10559071
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Horn · Visibility/Wiper
I was driving and i tried to honk my horn because a tractor trailer was merging in my lane. My horn would not sound and i had encountered this problem before and then later that evening it started to drizzle and my windshield wipers were not working. *tr
ODI 10535646
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