2011 Volkswagen Jetta visibility problems

Filed Mar 18, 2021 · Visibility · 110,000 miles · NJ

I was on the highway when it started pouring rain. I tried to turn on my windshield wipers on the vw jetta 2011 and they did not move. I lost visibility in seconds at 50mph and thank goodness, was able to pull over before anyone was hurt but it was terrifying and a close call. The windshield wipers don't work in the cold, apparently, which to me seems very dangerous!

Filed Feb 8, 2020 · Visibility · 90,000 miles · GA

Stopped working. Wiper motor malfunction. Blades stopped mid swipe, sitting on the windshield.

Filed Nov 5, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · WA

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.

Filed Aug 26, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 52,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta. While driving 45 MPH, the air bag off warning indicator illuminated. After two months, the radio and windshield wipers failed to function. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated there was an electrical shortage. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer and the manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 52,000.

Filed Aug 12, 2019 · Seat belts, Visibility · 56,275 miles · TX

1) seatbelt indicator sounds when drives belt is connected and is the only one in the vehicle; no one or items are in any of the other seats (same issue as in the 2006 jetta). 2) wiper motor failed - wipers worked intermittently when functioning. 3) headliner is separating and drooping in rear and obstructing the view through the rear view mirror (same issue as in the 2006 jetta). 4) ignition coil's and map sensor are continuously failing (same issue as in the 2006 jetta).

Filed Apr 25, 2018 · Visibility · 89,368 miles · AL

Takata recall my windsheild wipers do not work properly. Only top speed works. Speed 1 and 2 do not work, only 3.

Filed Apr 23, 2018 · Visibility · 70,000 miles · NJ

Wipers do not function properly in cold temperatures. In very cold weather, they will often take 3-5 minutes before moving once turned on. In cool temperatures they will often run at a very slow pace. Changing wiper blades has no effect/impact. This is a wiper arm and/or wiper arm assembly issue and widespread throughout online reports. Vw should be forced to issue a recall.

Filed Mar 16, 2018 · Electrical, Visibility · 156,000 miles · PA

Defective light switch that controls the headlights, daytime running light low beams and high beams. Daytime running light no longer work, low beams are so dim they are no longer effective.

Filed Jan 10, 2018 · Visibility · 60,000 miles · OH

Windshield wipers not functioning when vehicle is in 18 degree and below temperatures for a few hours. Wipers work fine once vehicle is heated up in garage or outside temperatures rise above 18 degrees. Replacement wiper motor assembly was diagnosed and required to correct malfunction. Would like vw to reimburse the $537.03 out of pocket costs to replace the defective/faulty part. Have seen numerous complaints for same issue online. Thanks and hope vw is listening!

Filed Dec 29, 2017 · Visibility · 109,000 miles · MI

If the outside temperature goes below approximately 15 degrees fahrenheit, the wipers fail to operate. This can happen when the vehicle has been parked, or during operation. This has happened several times and from indications on the internet, is a known safety problem.