I AM UNABLE TO CARRY REAR PASSENGERS (ADULTS OR KIDS) AS THE REAR DOOR DO NOT OPERATE CONSISTENTLY.I CONSIDER THIS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN. DEALER WANTS A LARGE AMOUNT OF MONEY TO REPLACE TWO REAR WIRING HARNESS AS WELL AS THE ELECTRONIC DOOR ACTUATORS. THIS SEEMS TO BE IMPROPER LACK IN THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE REAR DOORS. I HAVE NEVER HAD SO MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH A VEHICLE IS SHORT A PERI…
2010 volkswagen Jetta electrical problems
moderate 206 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
206
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
OUT OF THE BLUE THE PREMIUM 8 TOUCH SCREEN RADIO STOPPED WORKING, NO WARNING OR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS, PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. I HAD A MECHANIC CHECK THE RADIO FUSES AND NOTHING WAS BLOWN OR NEEDED REPAIR. EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES ON VW FORUMS. EVEN THOUGH THIS A MAJOR INCONVENIENCE IT IS STILL COMPONENT, MUCH LIKE WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT OU JUST EXPECT TO WORK.…
WHILE DRIVING THE TOUCHSCREEN RADIO TURNED OFF AND WILL NO LONGER TURN BACK ON. MY PHONE REMAINED CONNECTED TO THE BLUE TOOTH SYSTEM, HOWEVER, I WAS UNABLE TO USE THIS FUNCTION SINCE IT GOES THROUGH THE RADIO AND CAR SPEAKERS. THE NEXT DAY, WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, MY WIPERS STOPPED WORKING AS WELL. THESE ARE MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES (THE LACK OF HANDSFREE FOR SOMEONE THAT COMMUTES EVERY DAY AS WE…
I AM HAVING A SIMILAR ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE AS IN NHTSA ID NUMBERS 10660948, 10664166, 10662515 AND 10633219. ALL FOUR OF MY VEHICLE'S DOOR LOCKING MECHANISMS HAVE FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE DOORS CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR THE NEED TO QUICKLY EVACUATE A PASSENGER FROM THE VEHICLE. *TR
TL* 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 APP…
DOOR LOCKS FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. BATTERY DRAIN WHEN NOT USED FOR TWO WEEKS, REQUIRING JUMP START (REPLACED BATTERY ONE YEAR AGO). CAR WOULD NOT START (BATTERY WOULDN'T EVEN TURN OVER, YES THE SAME NEW BATTERY) TOWED TO DEALER WHO SAID THEY REPLACED SOME FUSES. RECENTLY, RADIO WILL NOT POWER ON. DEALER STATES THE RADIO FAILED, FUSES FINE. I HAVE SEEN 100S OF REPORTS OF FAILED RADIOS A…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2010 volkswagen Jetta?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 206 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
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