2011 Volkswagen Jetta Body Problems
- 11
- 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 11 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- door latch · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
Left side door latch malfunction: unable to open door from left rear even when child protection is disabled. Could be a safety hazard when needing to exit vehicle. Faulty door latch issues are well known to occur. The latch on this vehicle has malfunctioned for the last 5 years. 05
ODI 11300377
Body · Electrical System
The door locks at 15 to 20 miles an hour lock and unlock themselves...the radio which according to the vw dealership has to be replace because if i replace with an after market they will not be able to run a diagnostic test on it....they claim the radio has to be vw
ODI 11289220
Body · Electrical System · Engine
While in car was driving for approximately 10 min at least and noticed car was smoking. Pulled into my driveway and popped the hood to check why it was smoking and noticed vehicle was under fire. Car was parked prior for about 2 hours.
Fire reported
ODI 11180584
Body
WIND NOISE COMING FROM DRIVER SIDE DOOR.
ODI 11164046
Body
Two existing recalls on my vehicle have been completed and i would like to have them updated as complete in the system. They are: nhtsa recall number: opens new window takes away from vin lookup section> 11e036 recall date: september 7, 2011 manufacturer recall number: 26g9 and nhtsa recall number: opens new window takes away from vin lookup section> 14v656 recall date: april 7, 2015 manufacturer recall number: 42g8…
ODI 11029937
Body
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). Subject:2011 volkswagen jetta [xxx] non-compliance with fmvss standard no. 206 door locks and door retention components - passenger cars request for door latch repair reimbursement the front right door latch of my daughter's vw recently became inoperative. The door simply did not latch when closed and would freely swing open.…
ODI 10986121
Body
My clear coat began peeling last year, i made the mistake of waiting to discuss it with volkswagen until this year, now they are saying my warranty has expired which we had bought the 6 year plan and that the clear coat is not their issue anymore plus a spot on my rear fender is darkening every time i wash my car. I've spoken with 4 separate body shops and all of them have said that both issues are in fact a…
ODI 10638563
Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages
This incident occurred while we were stopped. I was trying to get my 3 year old out of the car when the door wouldn't unlock. Because we have children, we also use the child safety locks to prevent the door from opening from the inside. The locks hare repeatedly failing to either lock or unlock. What concerns me is that there would be an emergency situation in which the doors would not unlock and my child (or…
ODI 10509363
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while attempting to close the rear driver side door it would not latch. The contact mentioned that the door had to be tied so that it would not open during operation. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 10,800. Returned by…
ODI 10482266
Body
The factory installed lip spoilers that come with 2011 jetta or later are only attached using glue. It is not secured with any hooks or screws. So the lip spoiler at the back of my jetta has started to come off. In my opinion this is a big safety issue since the lip spoiler can come apart at any time. So if i am on the road or on the highway and the lip spoiler comes apart, it may cause damage or injuries to cars…
ODI 10470186
Body
2011 jetta sportwagen tdi rear hatch had a leak causing tailgate to fill with water. Brought back to the dealer three times. 1st time-replaced window and seal 2nd time-replaced third break light and gasket 3rd time-said there was a bad weld and replaced entire tailgate. The leak resulted in a high amount of moisture being in the car, now have concerns about the electrical system. Vw will not extend the warranty on…
ODI 10393972