Volkswagen Jetta Instrument Cluster/Panel Problems
- 23
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 11
- Years with records
- 2000–2017
- Stored years
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 23 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- speedometer reads · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
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Air Bags · Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 65 mph, all the warning indicators illuminated, including the air bag indicator. The contact was concerned that the air bag would deploy. The vehicle was taken to university volkswagen mazda ([redacted] ne, albuquerque, nm 87109, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11104289
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Hello, i noticed my speedometer on my 2014 jetta se is incorrect by a wider margin than the federal 5 percent. I took it back to dealer with no help. They stated it can't be calibrated. With the speedometer incorrect,this means the odometer is incorrect too,in which it will hit the warranty period sooner,incorrectly that is. I also contacted volkwagen corporate and am waiting on a reply. I would like this issue…
ODI 10608308
Engine · Fuel System, Diesel · Instrument Cluster/Panel
I was on my way home after work approximately 6-7 pm doing 45 mph. I looked down to my instrument cluster to check my speed to make sure i wasn't speeding. Then i saw the glow plug light blinking multiple times then about less than 5-10 seconds later my engine cut out. I cost off into a harper college parking lot came to a stop. I tried to start the car 2-3 times, each time the engine was crackin over but wouldn't…
ODI 10547288
Diesel · Fuel System, Diesel · Instrument Cluster/Panel
On a 40 degree day i drove the car about 1 mile. At a traffic light it stalled. I had to keep the car in park until the light changed, then i put it in drive. When the car was initially started it didn't seem right. It didn't seem to have power or pick up. I noticed the tachometer was quickly bouncing between 1800 rpm down to 400 rpm prior to stalling. Car had half a tank of diesel, outside weather conditions were…
ODI 10386588
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer reading at least 10% faster than actual speed. Brought car back to the dealer explaining the inaccuracy, was told verbally speedometers are gauges not meters and can only be designed to guess the actual speed, they cannot report actual speeds. Written explanation was a 5 mph difference is a normal variation of speedometers by all auto manufacturers and the car was performing as accurately as all other…
ODI 10357498
Automatic Transmission · Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen jetta wagon. The contact stated that the speedometer failed to provide an accurate speed traveled. The contact also stated that when the cruise control switch was activated, it would cause the vehicle to surge forward abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they confirmed that the sensor in the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted…
ODI 10429612
Instrument Cluster/Panel · Wiring
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the wiring that extended from the alternator to the power distribution center burned, causing the battery's inability to hold a charge and the engine's inability to start successfully. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the wires were replaced. Also, the gauges on the instrument cluster failed; while driving, the contact noticed that the…
Fire reported
ODI 10358090
Instrument Cluster/Panel · Interior Lighting
1. Manufacturing defect problem: the instruments lights interfere with seeing the road at night. Description: the intensity or brightness of the instrument lights are too high such that objects on the road are not seen well on a dark night on an unlighted road. This is even with maximum dimming of the lights 2. Failure is present continuously as part of vehicle design 3. The manufacturer of the vehicle states that…
ODI 10330240