2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Structurebodytrunk Lid Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Structurebodytrunk Lid Issues in the 2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
1 structurebodytrunk lid complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Injuries
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All Structurebodytrunk Lid Complaints
THE RIGHT REAR HINGE ON THE TRUNK OF MY 2004 JETTA CRACKED ON A JOINT. THIS CAUSED THE TRUNK TO CLOSE IN AN IMBALANCED WAY. I RECENTLY CLOSED MY TRUNK AND THE LEADING EDGE OF THE TRUNK LID MADE CONTACT WITH THE BACK LIGHT (REAR WINDSHIELD) GLASS AND SHATTERED THE GLASS COMPLETELY. THE GLASS FELL INTO THE CAR CREATING A VERY HAZARDOUS SITUATION. WHEN I CONTACTED MY LOCAL VW DEALER TO INQUIRE ABOUT GETTING THE HINGE FIXED, THEY EXPLAINED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON VW JETTA AND PASSATS AND THEY HAVE HAD NUMEROUS SIMILAR FAILURES. I ALSO CONTACTED MY INSURANCE COMPANY (GEICO) AND THEY TOLD ME THE SAME THING, THAT THEY HAD AN UNUSUAL NUMBER OF CLAIMS FROM VW OWNERS OF SHATTERED BACK LIGHTS (REAR WINDSHIELD) AFTER THE TRUNK LID WAS CLOSED BY THE OWNER. IF MY KIDS WERE SITTING IN THE REAR SEAT, THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN...
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
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Fuelpropulsion System
9 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
8 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
7 complaints
Exterior Lighting
7 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
7 complaints
Unknown Or Other
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Vehicle Speed Control
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Air Bagsfrontal
5 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
4 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Tires
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Electronic Stability Control Esc
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Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
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Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
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Seat Belts
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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Structure
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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
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint