2010 Volkswagen Jetta: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Oct 12, 2023 · SC

Every time it rains, water comes down im assuming from my sunroof, ive cleaned the drains multiple times, it doesnt make a differenc, the water goes through my fuse box on the driver side fuse box inside the car like a white water rapid and collects in the floorboard. It blows all of my fuses, it also blows out my headlights, brake lights, and turn signals. Not to mention the mold that must be growing in the car from all the water. I tried contacting volkswagen but they wont do anything.. eventhough ive spent who knows how much money replacing all those bulbs and fuses. Plus the damprid containers ive bought to help dry everything up, and the cleaners, the air freshners, the cost of vacuuming all that water up.. also my doors wont lock, i cant control anything in the car with the drivers side controls, cant open my trunk with the switch by the drivers seat. This has changed my whole opinion of volkswagen vehicles.. i used to think they were really good cars, not anymore!

Filed Aug 3, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · NY

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.

Filed Feb 11, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 190,000 miles · NY

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.

Filed Sep 7, 2017 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · GA

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.

Filed Sep 7, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · TN

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.

Filed Apr 24, 2017 · Lights · 97,000 miles · TN

Passage side high and low beam , driverside daytime running light, driverside rear tail light, reverse light and brake lights all stopped working changed all bulbs still didn't work pulled f16 fuse fuse is burnt and melted the fuse port. Vw stated it would not be covered even thou it was recalled for the 2009 same make and model. Called vw care and explained my vehicles build date stated 12.09 mexico refused to cover it under recall. Explain that my vehicle is not safe to operate.

Filed Jan 23, 2017 · Electrical · 113,000 miles · TN

As with most other 2010 vw jetta owners, my radio has gone out not once but now twice. There is an electrilcal problem on the drivers side of hte car because not only does this happen but my head lights, running lights burn out at a mind blowing rate. It is a safety issue for many reasons, most being the fact that my handsfree bluetooth is not functioning now and I drive for my job! This is the second radio I will have had to replace. Ridiculous.

Filed Jan 19, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that there was an internal leak from the motor associated with the engine, the driver side low beams shorted several times, and the skid warning indicator illuminated. Also, the traction was poor and the suspension and steering were loose while braking. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for diagnostic testing. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed May 23, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 88,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the electrical system was defective and caused electrical failures in several areas. The front passenger side low and high beam headlights and the turn signals failed. In addition, the driver side brake, tail light, and day time running lights failed. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

Filed Feb 8, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 70,000 miles · MO

First noticed the rear passenger backup light not working. 1 stop and a few minutes later the passenger headlight went out. After returning home 15 minutes later the entire passenger side except the taillight was out. After searching on the internet fuse f16 has a known issue of melting both the fuse and the fuse box. Sure enough after removing and inspecting, the passenger side of the fuse has begun to melt and the female fuse terminals and plastic fuse box around the connection have all started to melt. Turning the fuse around has gotten the lights working again for tonight, but will likely need to replace the entire fuse box as a permanent fix.

Filed Sep 24, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 113,000 miles · KY

While driving, the car inadvertently disengages the dsg transmission resulting in no power transfer to the wheels. The car also displays an "esp error" (electronic stability program) in conjunction with the transmission problem. Once the car is shifted into park and turned off, and then back on, the problem is resolved temporarily. It happens without warning and poses danger for the driver and occupants. This initially happened 2 months prior after a headlight burned out and the bulb status light on the dash came on. The transmission disengagement event occurred once or twice before the headlight was replaced. After replacing the light bulb, the transmission error appeared to resolve itself. Two months later, the event occurred following the failure of a valve stem with TPMS sensor on the tire. The repair shop did not have any TPMS sensors in stock and replaced the stem with a rubber one. This resulted in the TPMS status light being on in the dash. Coincidentally, within a couple days of this, the dsg transmission /esp error re-emerged. This time around the error occurred every 5 to 10 minutes of driving. This disengagement happened during city and highway driving at varying speeds. Disabling esp and driving in manual mode did not fix the problem. This leaves the occupants in a dangerous situation, especially when driving through construction zones and other areas without adequate shoulders on the road. The car is up to date on preventative maintenance. Car is at 113,000 miles. Extended warranty expired at 109,000. Neither vw of america or warranty company say they can assist. Dealership service cannot specifically diagnose the problem and suggest either mechatronic unit replacement ($2,000) might solve the problem. If not, complete transmission replacement ($5,000) is recommended.

Filed Jan 22, 2015 · Electrical · 67,500 miles · FL

Car radio suddenly shutoff while driving and would not turn back on.touch screen does not respond. Checked fuses on engine component and left side panel, and no fuses are blown. Now the passenger headlight and driver's side taillight are also out, but replaced with new ones they still do not come on. Very concerned that the electrical issues will drain the battery and that there is no apparent cause for this incident.I do not seeing a new radio as being the solution, I refer to this discussion http://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-t36009_ds552583 with very similar issues to mine.