2014 Volkswagen Jetta Electrical System Problems
- 68
- 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 68 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- gets stuck · 11 records
- stuck ignition · 11 records
- light came · 8 records
- ignition switch · 7 records
- turn engine · 6 records
- ignition turning · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 20 |
| 60–100k mi | 18 |
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the key was unable to be removed from the ignition. As a result, the contact was unable to turn off the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to jim ellis volkswagen atlanta ([redacted], atlanta, ga 30341, [redacted]) to be diagnosed. The contact had not been given the diagnosis results for the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.…
ODI 11091376
Electrical System
Ignition key gets stuck, unable to turn the car on. The car will not switch over. All lights and accessories work but the car will not turn on. The ignition key requires significant movement to get loose.
ODI 11098933
Electrical System
Ignition was stuck on with the engine running i could not get the car to shut off told by the dealer to let it run out of gas. Looked online numerous complaints about the ignition switch unable to be shut off car is only 3 years old
ODI 11091688
Electrical System
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine!
ODI 11091430
Electrical System
The ignition switch locks, cannot turn off vehicle. This happens with either of the two ignition keys supplied by dealer.
ODI 11080056
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
After replacing three right side headlight bulbs in my 20k miles of ownership, last week both headlights went out at the same time while driving down the highway. I heard a strange noise as if a relay was continuously being triggered. I have heard lots of strange relay sounds(chatter) from beneath the dash of this vehicle. I checked fuses; though volkswagen does not provide or publicly publish fuse box diagrams, i…
ODI 11065665
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 volkswagen jetta. While driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked and hesitated. The vehicle was taken to alexandria volkswagen ([redacted], alexandria, va) where it was diagnosed that transmission fluid leaked from the vehicle and the gasket and oil pan needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the key became stuck and fractured inside the ignition switch. The…
ODI 11063685
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The door locks wont work, keeps just clicking, this is a safety feature when driving alone or stopping at red lights, anyone can enter your vehicle at anytime.the key gets stuck in ignition wont turn. Headlights keep blowing
ODI 11121188
Electrical System
Chronic issue with key either not turning to start ignition or failing to turn to shut the vehicle off while in park. Sales person suggested, "just turn the wheel back and forth a lot until it works. It's a safety feature." after numerous incidences vehicle was taken to the dealership where they attempted to have me pay for the failure of their product. Under extended warranty the housing for the defective part is…
ODI 11047939
Electrical System
Ignition key would not turn at all, could not start car or engine. Tried turning wheel, brake, emergency brake, gearshift, still could not turn key. Internet search found numerous problems with vw jetta ignition key problems. This ignition should be recalled due to safety concerns.
ODI 11023808
Electrical System
Horn and car alarm stop working since 09/03/2017. I was driving on a highway when my horn stop working, as soon as i got a chace to pulled over, that's when i noticed that my car alarm stopped working too, i called the dealer to make an appointment to fixe it the issue that it seems it a manufacturer recall but i'm getting chare for it.
ODI 11022849
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was towed to south bay volkswagen ([redacted], national city, ca 91950) where it was diagnosed that the ignition coil and steering lock needed to be replaced. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 11031400
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
The horn does not work, engine light stays on while driving or in park, when you put gas in the vehicle you have to press the accelerator for it to start otherwise it will cut off, heater blows a little on 2 other than that blows out cool air
ODI 11057134
Electrical System
Key gets stuck in the ignition, when trying to cut the car off
ODI 11013052
Electrical System
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine.
ODI 11001151
Electrical System
Key gets stuck in the ignition when turning off engine.
ODI 10993331
Electrical System
Can not turn ignition to "off" position when engine is running. Car was placed in park l, parked in grocery store fl t surface parking lot. Drove car back home,tried again to no avail. Car was stationary.
ODI 10993069
Electrical System
Key gets stuck in the ignition when turning off the engine. Cannot turn the engine off. The key will not return to the off position.
ODI 11011248
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled away after it was shifted into park. The failure recurred in august of 2019. Also, while driving 45 mph, the vehicle began to hesitate and multiple warning indicators flashed. The vehicle was taken to burke volkswagen (located at [redacted], cape may court house, nj 08210, [redacted]) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not…
ODI 11269467
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 volkswagen jetta. While the contact's daughter was driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle shook and the instrument panel lighting flashed. The driver depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to slow down or stop. As a result, the driver crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The driver sustained injuries to the left shoulder and back, which required medical attention. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10969314
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Headlights stopped working on dim. Then tailights went out. We've had the car 2 1/2 years and this is second time the headlights have went out like this. When the headlights went out, the bluetooth also wasn't working the way it had previously. Also, the windows will sometimes not respond properly. They will go the opposite way that i am directing it to do. (push for up and it goes down, for example). These…
ODI 11210292
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
2014 jetta tsi: opening & closing doors, glove box, and trunk causes the fuel pump to engage, you can even hear it. This causes fumes to accumulate in my garage to a high level. The fuel pump recall has been done per dealership. Imo the fuel pump shouldn't engage until the key is turned in the ignition. It is not a fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source. It is a fuel leak, in the presence of opening &…
ODI 10949744
Electrical System
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine.
ODI 11184988
Electrical System
Faulty ignition switch. Locks on the "on" or "off" position.when the vehicle is stationary it is hard to turn it on or off because it locks.
ODI 10925913
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Low beam issue, i have had to replace my headlight numerous times and they keep going out without the bulb being bad
ODI 11104086