2008 Volkswagen Jetta: windshield wiper failure

5 of the 188 complaints about the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta describe windshield wiper failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 2,800
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 23 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Windshield wiper failure by model year

2024
1
2019
12
2017
2
2015
1
2014
3
2013
6
2012
19
2011
24
2010
9
2009
6
2008
5
2007
1
2006
6
2005
2
2004
3
2003
1
2002
2
2001
8
2000
1
1999
4
1998
9
1997
2
1996
2
1995
4
1994
2
1992
1

What owners say

Filed Sep 6, 2010 · Visibility · 20,000 miles · CA

The wiper blades leave a unbearable streak right in my line of sight while driving my 2008 jetta wolfsburg. The windshield is out of contour for the factory wiper blades. Both sides leave streaks that are a distraction to my driving especially in rainy weather at night.

Filed Jan 23, 2009 · Visibility · 3,500 miles · CT

On my first drive in the rain I could not see out the window. I had to pull off the road because the driver side windshield wiper leaves a streak right in the line of vision when in use. Dealer replaced the wiper, the streak is smaller, but the problem remains. In addition, now that winter is here, it is especially dangerous as the snow melts and salt and slush are hitting the window. The wipers will not clean it properly.

Filed Dec 14, 2008 · Visibility · 1,000 miles · KS

The driver side windshield wiper leaves a 2 or 3 inch streak right in the critical view of the driver when the windshield wipers are used. Vw engineering response was that they don't see a problem with it. Wipers have been replaced and issue still remained.

Filed Oct 8, 2008 · Visibility · 2,800 miles · MI

This issues involves the failure of windshield wipers set on the highest setting to remain at that speed. Vw has confirmed the problem at a dealership but offers no fix to the problem. Escalation within vw has yet to produce a satisfactory answer to this obvious problem. In heavy rain, driving is unsafe because the wipers vary in speed and to keep a constant wiper rate requires repeated changing of the settings.

Filed Jul 16, 2008 · Visibility · 350 miles · TN

Windshield wiper streaking problem: I purchased a new 2008 volkswagen jetta se on may 6, 2008. The first rain the car was driven in (within two weeks of purchase) the driver side windshield wiper was leaving a streak approximately three inches wide at eye level of the driver. The vehicle has been returned for dealership service on numerous occasions. The volkswagen service department replaced the driver side wiper blade twice and the wiper arm. This has not corrected the streak issue. The service department indicates the streak is indicative of all 2008 jettas and there is nothing that can be done to remedy the problem. I have contacted volkswagen customer care. They advised me they accept the dealerships assessment of the streaking problem and I will have to live with the problem. While driving in rain, light or heavy, the streak is present and presents a vision obstruction for the driver. I believe this is a valid safety issue that should be addressed further by volkswagen. Thanks for your consideration in this matter.