Volkswagen / Jetta / 2010
2010 Volkswagen Jetta problems
Owners have filed 1,184 complaints about the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 19.8% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of fuel system, diesel at 14%.
Complaints1,184
Crashes31
Fires9
Injuries13
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 19.8% · 235
Fuel system, diesel 14.0% · 166
Fuel/propulsion system 10.3% · 122
Engine 9.9% · 117
Power train 9.5% · 112
Engine and engine cooling 6.1% · 72
Unknown or other 3.9% · 46
Service brakes 3.6% · 43
Severity
Of those complaints, 31 describe a crash, 9 describe a fire and 13 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 25 model years of the Volkswagen Jetta in this data, 2010 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2009 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 24 in the last three years against 53 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 54,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. While the vehicle was stationary, the vehicle would not start when prompted. Lithia auto store (7063 south virginia st, reno, nv 89511) was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle's software needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000. Electrical system · reported at 57,000 miles
The radio and bluetooth system want kaput upon starting the car one morning. This is a problem that others have documented on social media (http://www.Cargurus.Com/cars/discussion-t36009_ds552583) and that vw will not acknowledge as a manufacturers' flaw. It's a $700 fix for most customers and an issue that potentially causes safety issues if not addressed, considering the tie to the hands-free phone system. Electrical system · reported at 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving 25 mph, the brake lights and headlights failed to work properly. The contact stated that the bulbs were replaced every two months. The vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer where it was diagnosed that there was an electrical failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Electrical system
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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