2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Visibility Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Visibility Issues in the 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
2 visibility complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Visibility Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN NEW JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN THE POWER WINDOWS AND TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THAT BOTH A WIRING AND CRASH HARNESS WAS NEEDED TO RESOLVE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED, AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
THE FUSE FOR THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER MELTED INTO THE FUSE BOX. I CALLED VW AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT WHEN THEY MANUFACTURED THE VEHICLE THEY PLACED A 25 AMP FUSE IN THE FUSE BOX AND IT SHOULD BE CHANGED TO A 30 AMP. THEY INFORMED ME THAT I CAN DO THIS MYSELF SINCE THERE WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PLACED ON THIS. I TOLD THEM THERE WAS NO WAY THAT I CAN GET THE FUSE OUT SINCE IT IS MELTED INTO THE FUSE BOX, AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE THE FUSE BOX REPLACED. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR SOMETHING THAT I NEVER DID. I CANNOT USE MY REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER, HEATED SEATS AND MY HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHERS DON'T EVEN WORK. I HAVE WENT THE ROUNDS WITH VOLKSWAGEN AND THEY STICK TO TELLING ME THAT I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR...
Other 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Problem Areas
Power Train
43 complaints
Electrical System
41 complaints
Engine
27 complaints
Air Bags
24 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
19 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
18 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
14 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
12 complaints
Structurebody
10 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
9 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
9 complaints
Exterior Lighting
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
8 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Fuel System Diesel
6 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
5 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Air
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint