Common Problems with 2005 Volkswagen Jetta

Retrospectively, the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta had 218 complaints, and 19% of issues had something to do with POWER TRAIN problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta fall into the category of POWER TRAIN. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

POWER TRAIN 42 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 37 ENGINE 25 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 19 AIR BAGS 19 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 8 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 8 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 7 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 6 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 5 SUSPENSION 4 SEAT BELTS 4 VISIBILITY 2 EQUIPMENT 2 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 2 SERVICE BRAKES 2 STRUCTURE 1 STEERING 1 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1 WHEELS 1 TIRES 1 SEATS 1 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 1 VISIBILITY/WIPER 1

Worst 2005 Volkswagen Jetta Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2005 Volkswagen Jetta June 27, 2011 Victims: 1 Mileage: 196000 miles

Front end crash into a stopped vehicle on county highway. approximately 35 mph to 40 mph. none of the air bags deployed. vehicle was totaled by insura...

AIR BAGS
2005 Volkswagen Jetta February 24, 2009 Victims: 1 Mileage: 625000 miles

My daughter hit the back of a volvo suv with her 2005 vw jetta and not 1 air bag deployed leaving her in the hospital for a month's stay with major br...

AIR BAGS
2005 Volkswagen Jetta March 12, 2010 Victims: 1 Mileage: 69000 miles

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen jetta. the contact was involved in a crash while traveling approximately 40 mph. the contact was knocked unconsc...

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