When I try to start the car it was giving me a hard time to turn the key in the ignition then when I got it to start I was coming home and I park the car try to stop the car and take the key out the ignition it won't cut off and the key stuck in the ignition while the car still on it wouldn't let me stop or cut off the car and the key wouldn't come out of the ignition
2010 Volkswagen Jetta electrical complaints
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I was driving down a busy road when I saw smoke coming out from under my hood of the car. I immediately pulled over onto a side street and popped the hood. The engine was engulfed in flames. I then pulled my panicked 4 year old daughter out of her car seat and took her across the street. We then called 9-11 and the sheriff's department and fire department showed up to put out the fire. I had my car towed to a mechanic where he says the fire was caused by a fuel line. There is a recall for the same year and model for my car but it is not for my VIN# even though it's the same cause as my car's fire!
Ongoing occurrence: when I start my car the sunroof tilts open. I start to drive and the sunroof would start randomly open and close without me touching knob to open sunroof. I could push on knob and sunroof closes from tilt position and at times it would just open right back up. This occurs during driving and without driving with car ignition on. Seems like electrical issue within the sunroof controller.
Key wont turn, as if there is a locked steering wheel (even though there isn't). After about 30 minutes, was able to get the car started, but couldn't turn the car back off without applying an overly strong inward pressure to turn off the car. The ignition switch is stiff and locks up.
Control panel fan stopped working and back passenger floor is wet.
Rear driver side door locking mechanism has failed, in the unlocked position, rendering securing the vehicle impossible. There is no secondary method of locking the door, since the actuator is solely electrically operated. There are also indications that this condition is responsible for draining the car's battery when left for more than 5 days without starting.
Ignition switch stopped working and car would not turn on. Cost $800 dollars to replace.
My vehicle shuts off while driving and I see certain lights show up when this happens the I lose the control of the vehicle until it powers back on. I've already ruled out the battery and alternator in the vehicle. I looked up recalls and though there is not one associated with my VIN there are recalls that are very similar to my issue that I have from december 15, 2016. When the vehicles electronics shut of the wheel locks making me unable to turn. When the electronics come back on I regain full mobility.
Abs module has failed. Fuel pump has failed. 3 door lock modules have failed. Radio has failed. Fuel pump issues caused battery drain issues.
My 2010 jetta wolfsburg's locks do not work whenever it rains - driver's side door is locked when unlock car, but other doors are unlocked. Have to use key to open door. Furthermore, the passenger door on driver's side does not lock at all so can be opened when parked at a light, etc. The car has a sunroof and when rains condensation builds up around passenger side door and window on driver's side (have seen mildew and mold growing so clean after ever rain). Radio was working and died during rain. Fuses are ok. Dealer says radio is dead and $900 to replace with a factory one. I am concerned about side airbags working along with being able to open a door that should be locked.
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine.
The door locks/latches for vw jetta wolfsburg edition 2010 are not working (currently, three out of four doors/latches are not working). The estimated cost for replacement is $595 per door latch (total estimated cost: $1,785). While it may pose a safety risk, it is also possible that the side airbags may or may not work when there are electrical issues with the door locks/latches. There is also a possibility for theft when the door locks are not working. Also, turn signals on both side-view mirrors are not working. The estimated cost for replacement of turn signal on each side is $437 (total estimated cost: $874). For the replacement of defective door locks/latches (3 out of 4 doors) and turn signals on side-view mirrors (both left and right side), the estimated total cost will be $2,659. Another important point: between december 2017 and december 2018, there were several problems in this car (vw jetta wolfsburg edition 2010). Examples of these problems were clock-spring/airbag/engine-light-on, build-up of carbon in engine valves, coolant and water pump leakage, and timing chain/tensioner. During this one-year period with 3 visits to vw dealership/service department, an amount of over $5,000 has already been spent. Thus, there is a constant problem with vw jetta wolfsburg edition 2010.
Same ... I couldn't turn off my car or take the keys out, the car was on for more that 3 hrs, took the car to vw and they are charging me $800+ for fixing it, I let my car there and it was still on. This is a vw problem, and they should do a recall and/or at least recognize part of the fixing on these models, where is the consumer product help? We need a recall on this ignition box problems, this is dangerous . Also they should reimburse all of us
Random misfire permanent cylinder v and after the start of effects on the automatic transmission heard tuba and some of the development
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the key became stuck in the run position in the ignition. The contact struck the ignition with a hammer lightly and the key was able to be released. The vehicle was taken to ciocca volkswagen (1346 lehigh st, allentown, pa 18103, (610) 797-6330) where the contact was informed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.
Ignitions switch won't turn off and car keeps running until brought to shop to turn off. Many attempts to get the ignition switch to turn off failed, before this happen few time the car turned off for no reason, not sure if it is related to the ignition switch not turning off problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen jetta. While driving 25 MPH, the brake lights and headlights failed to work properly. The contact stated that the bulbs were replaced every two months. The vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer where it was diagnosed that there was an electrical failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Key constantly gets stuck in ignition switch and can't turn vehicle off. Vehicle remains running while key wont turn in off position. Had to disconnect battery terminal and fuel pump fuse to shut vehicle off. Key still remains stuck in ignition switch.
The key is stuck in the on position with engine running. Had to pull relay to stop engine. Unable to remove key from the ignition switch. Dealer charges $600-$800 to repair.
The radio stopped working completely, which seems like a common problem. But in addition the lights were malfunctioning from that point on. 12 different error warnings appeared on the readout about different lights not working. I checked the fuses and all of them were ok, not burned. Several years ago I had one of the headlights intermittently not work. At that point I checked the fuses and there was one fuse that had a deformed plastic cap, but the metal part was still in one piece. Part of the fuse box it was inserted in was melted. This all happened when I first started the car. Obviously I could not operate the car since the brake lights, turn signals, and headlights were all affected. The diagnostic display in the car also showed to check the airbags and stability control.
The key gets stuck in the ignition switch and it won't turn on or off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen jetta. While the vehicle was stationary, the vehicle would not start when prompted. Lithia auto store (7063 south virginia st, reno, nv 89511) was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle's software needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.
I have problems with the blinkers, emergency flashers, sunroof and door locks coming on, not working properly and adjusting all on their own. Now my radio is not working at all. There are no recalls on any of this only warranty extension is on the secondary air sensor. Most happens vehicle is on or off. Parked or running.
Not able to turn key in the ignition. Sometimes not able to start car. Sometimes not able to turn car off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen jetta. After operating the vehicle, the radio failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to volkswagen princeton (902 state rd, princeton, nj 08540) where it was diagnosed that the radio needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.
The radio/bluetooth/cd player completely stopped working when the ignition turned on. It had worked the previous day. I took it to my mechanic. It is not the fuse. It needs a complete new radio system. I called the dealer, but it is not covered under warranty. The total would be $800+. After checking on line, I find that there are multiple complaints on this same subject.
The lights are all crossed. The left turn signal is weaker on the driver mirror. The overhead lights seemed to be crossed. You turn one off and the passenger lights in back come on. The bluetooth stopped working. It is like it has a shirt in it. This is while driving as well as stationary in car port.
Takata recall. I was in the mountains of nc camping. My jetta was working perfectly fine. I went to start it the next day and the radio was completely dead. The jetta is not very old. Also, the back left break light and front right headlight was not working. The breaklight and the headlight started working as I was driving it, but the stereo has been dead for almost a week now. This should not happen. I did a search online and hundreds of other people are having the same exact problem with their radio in the same year jetta as mine. This should not be happening and I wish volkswagen would take care of this problem as it is pretty common.
"key gets stuck in ignition and I cannot turn off the engine." I got home from running errands. Parked in my driveway and could not turn car off. Key was stuck
The ABS system went out of control, all of the sudden the lights on the dashboard where on. The car was in motion when this happened it was a scary situation! There is a local volkswagen near my house and this people suggest me to change the entire ABS pump, vacuum pump and they got the nerve to charge me for the car revision when they knew this car is on recall.
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