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2011 Volkswagen Jetta steering problems
23 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 50,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 23
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 50,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
Volkswagen Jetta steering problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta steering
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2011 Volkswagen Jetta owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Unknowns
The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel locked and the vehicle started jerking with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics; however, there was no failure detected. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V615000 (Electrical System, Steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,600.
Car horn stopped working followed by an airbag sensor light that won't turn off. Seems like the clock spring failed prematurely?
My lights failed abruptly. When driving my car pulls to the right.
I turned my vehicle on and noticed that my head unit would not turn on. Screen was black. I checked the fuses and all the wires and everything was normal.
Radio just stopped working all of a sudden checked wires and fuses which were good can't seem to find what the problem is.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the sun roof glass cracked without warning while driving 60 MPH. There were no injuries. The contact placed plastic over the sun roof to cover the defective parts. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v615000 (electrical system, steering) and was informed that the parts were not available. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta. The contact received a recall notification in the mail per the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v615000 (electrical system, steering). The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. Upon calling the federal safety agency, the contact was informed that the parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v615000 (electrical system, steering). The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Questions about the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta steering
Does the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta have steering problems?
Owners have filed 23 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2011 Volkswagen Jetta steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 50,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta steering?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Volkswagen Jetta have bad steering?
The Volkswagen Jetta model years with the most steering complaints are 2012 (42 complaints), 2013 (37 complaints) and 2009 (24 complaints).
Other 2011 Volkswagen Jetta problems
Electrical 186Fuel system 166Engine 115Transmission 54Lights 42Airbags 37Brakes 28Acceleration 26Visibility 26Driver assistance 22Body 20Tires 14Seat belts 8Wheels 8Locks 7Suspension 7Seats 3
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