2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Structure Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
3 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
THE INTERIOR OF MY 2004 VW JETTA EMITS A VERY STRONG "CRAYON LIKE" ODOR. BREATHING THIS ODOR FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME MAKES MY THROAT HURT AND CAUSES DISCOMFORT WHEN I INHALE. I WORRY THAT REPEATEDLY INHALING WHATEVER CHEMICAL CAUSES THIS WILL CAUSE PERMANENT RESPIRATORY DAMAGE. *TR
LAST YEAR I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM SCHOOL ONE NIGHT IT WAS COLD OUT SO I TURNED ON MY HEATED SEAT. MY SEAT STARTED TO GET VERY HOT IN AN ISOLATED AREA SO I TURNED IT REMEMBERING THE RECALL I RECEIVED IN THE MAIL. THE RECALL STATED THAT THE HEATING ELEMENT IN THE SEAT COULD BE FAULTY AND THE SEAT COULD CATCH FIRE. I CALLED MY DEALERSHIP AND THEY EXPRESSED TO ME THAT THE RECALL WAS EXPIRED! WHAT HOW COULD SOME THING THAT COULD CAUSE INJURY HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE? WELL AFTER THAT I NO LONGER USED THE SEAT BUT ONE DAY MY SON WHO WANTED THE CAR TO BE WARM FOR HIS MOTHER STARTED IT AND TURNED ON BOTH HEATED SEATS BY THE TIME I WENT OUT TO THE CAR IT WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE AND A HOLE BURNED THROUGH MY SEAT. ANOTHER ISSUE I HAVE IS I GOT...
CAR IS FLOODED AFTER A RAIN; HAD SUNROOF DRAINS CLEANED BY MECHANIC @ $245; DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM; RUGS SMELL OF MILDEW CAUSING RESPIRATORY DISTRESS. THE LAST CONSIDERABLE RAIN STORM WE HAD PRODUCED MEASURABLE WATER BUILDUP. HAD TO USE WET VAC. *TR
Other 2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Problem Areas
Electrical System
32 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
18 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
16 complaints
Seats
14 complaints
Air Bags
12 complaints
Fuel System Diesel
12 complaints
Engine
11 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
11 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
9 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
8 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
7 complaints
Exterior Lighting
7 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
7 complaints
Unknown Or Other
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
5 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
4 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
3 complaints
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
3 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint