2011 Volkswagen Jetta Exterior Lighting Problems
- 34
- 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 34 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- exterior lights · 6 records
- brake lights · 5 records
- same problem · 4 records
- stopped working · 4 records
- notified failure · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta tdi. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the passenger's side headlights failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the fuse box was overheating and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10553321
Exterior Lighting
All fine in the morning, parked in a paved lot at work. Leaving in the afternoon instrument cluster told me a light was out. By the time i was leaving the parking lot the following were not working: left: font side, rear turn. Right: headlight, daytime running light, front turn, rear tail. License plate lights. A friend is an ase master tech. This is what he found: "so to follow up on this. If you look at the fuse…
ODI 10550349
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
Exterior Lighting
The warning light came on upon starting the vehicle indicating that a headlight, side light, brake light, and rear light were out. I inspected the vehicle and all lights were working. The indicater however kept coming on. Upon taking into the shop to check on the repair i was informed that this is due to a defective fuse box in the vehicle which gets "hot" and shorts the box out. Vw is aware of this problem but not…
ODI 10537544
Exterior Lighting
Vehicle has no fuse diagram and lighter fuse repeatedly blows.unable to get help on leased vehicle without paying for service. I unfortunately cannot access simple fuses without having a diagram. I was put in harms way by accidentally removing brake light fuse. I am not able to find a diagram on the internet or vw website. *tr
ODI 10511624
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
When the car is parked the interior and exterior lights come on until you go crank the car. The dealer completed a diagnostic test and he said everything checked out ok....this is not normal and my concern would be will it eventually affect the battery. *tr
ODI 10504656
Exterior Lighting
I purchased a used 2011 volkswagen jetta in july 2012 with approximately 20,000 miles. 6 months later i noticed that one of the front headlights was out. I looked up the replacement bulb and purchased a h7 halogen bulb for approximately $25. A few more months down the road the other headlight went out, again, i purchased the replacement bulb at price point of $25. Since then i have replaced each headlight at least…
ODI 10667802
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle's horn and radio did not function, there was a burning odor, and the windows functioned independently. In addition, the vehicle felt as if it would lose power, the air bags were not functioning, and the exterior lights were malfunctioning. The epc and catalytic converter malfunction warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10820256
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta.
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