Electric System
Alternator, starter, hybrid battery and related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, distributor or rotor failure, spark plugs and wires failure.
What Owners Say
"@30 mph clicks off"
John F., CA (2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2.0-L 4 Cyl diesel)"dealer said they dont know how to fix it"
Anonymous, FL (2013 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The left rear lights don't work. I have tried replacing the lights, and the new ones never work. Also, the dead bulb works fine when I put it into the other light socket for the rear lights. It is an electrical problem. Given that I seem to have a similar issue with the headlights, this seems to be an electrical wiring problem with the car."
Anonymous, GA (2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"fuel gauge not going all the way full and we lost all gauges but the odometer once"
Anonymous, IN (2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2.0-L 4 Cyl diesel)"When the car was brand new could not read the gauges"
Gordon W., NY (2013 Volkswagen Jetta SEL 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"The passenger or driver side headlight needs to be changed every 6-8 months. I find this unusual."
Anonymous, PA (2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"One of the lights stops working. First it was the left side, then the right. It is not because the bulbs area dead, it seems to be an electrical problem"
Anonymous, GA (2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Headlights require replacement nearly every 3-6 months as they short. Also had electrical issue with blinkers not working based on steering column issue, so that was replaced, but headlight replacement remains constant."
Anonymous, OH (2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE 2.5-L 5 Cyl)"Low beam bulb has blown twice in the past 24 months. First time I attributed to having run the vehicle over a larger pot-hole."
Anonymous, (2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE 2.5-L 5 Cyl)"The headlights including running lights blow out every month to two months"
Kevin C., ON (2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2.0-L 4 Cyl diesel)"The horn began failing before the 70k service. Maybe around the time of 60K miles. it completely stopped functioning after a period of about 1 year and was $320 to replace."
Anonymous, WA (2013 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Some kind of onboard module wouldn't allow the car to start. I took VW a month to figure it out"
Martin S., TX (2013 Volkswagen Jetta S 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Driving 55 mph, driver door swung open and for 20 miles would not stay shut, even when lock engaged. Also, one time driving 50 mph engine simply cut out, then restarted 5 seconds later"
Anonymous, NY (2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2.0-L 4 Cyl diesel)"Indication light stays on constantly"
Anonymous, CT (2013 Volkswagen Jetta SEL 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"It has not been accurate from the moment we drove the car out of the lot"
Gordon W., NY (2013 Volkswagen Jetta SEL 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"False warning lights on washer fluid low"
Anonymous, MA (2013 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"windshield motor went bad...dealer fixed it, but it failed again after picking it up...dealer did something that made the radio and cruise control fail....they denied and said it was coincidence"
Anonymous, FL (2013 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Wiper motor broke and was replaced by dealership"
Don M., WA (2013 Volkswagen Jetta S 2.0-L 4 Cyl)
"Not able to use the 12V POWER PLUG"
Anonymous, NJ (2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE 2.5-L 5 Cyl)