2011 Volkswagen Jetta: windshield wiper failure

Filed Feb 1, 2022 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · KY

Unknown , The vehicle is a slap shift and I can't put it in sport mode as well when driving I've been in just regular automatic it will shift slow but hard when it's in slap shift it it shifts Hard and when it is in sport mode it will shift fast and hard it's like a jerk it has a very rough idol and sometimes the windshield wiper's will work sometimes they won't and my cruise control does not work and I put my code reader on it and it says $7E8 and $7E9 along with not being able to complete smog test, and it acted like it wanted to die when I was in drive through it has well over half tank gas. Also it seems to be sucking more gas and my miles are going really fait's going really fast like they're not matching what I'm actually driving.

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 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 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.

Filed Feb 3, 2017 · Visibility · 52,000 miles · CT

When parked overnight with temperatures in the lower teens, the windshield wipers do not work the next morning. If I warm the car up for 20 minutes or so and then let it sit for another half hour then they will usually work. This has happened four or five times from 12/2016 - 2/2017. Seems worse if it has been snowing or icing overnight. When they are working there are no signs of hesitation or slow movement. The fact that it is random seems unusually dangerous. Sitting in the driveway or moving does not make any difference. Car has 52000 miles. There have been several reports from other people with this issue. Should warrant an investigation.

Filed Jan 14, 2017 · Visibility · 52,798 miles · MN

When vehicle subjected to cold temperatures (below freezing) the wiper motor stops working. When vehicle placed in warm garage wipers work again. This has happened on several occasions over the last year. Wiper motor was replaced by vw dealership. New motor is a new part number. It appears the old wiper motor design may have been defective allowing moisture to enter where drive shaft enters motor. New wiper motor has improved rubber seal in this area.

Filed Dec 26, 2016 · Visibility · 60,000 miles · CO

When cold, the windshield wipers won't work until it warms up enough. If your driving and it gets cold, like during snowstorm, they quit working. I have looked online and have encountered many instances of this. The cost is around $500 to $1000 for parts and labor for..., maybe the motor, maybe the wiper transmission, maybe both. Nonsense! This is a huge safety issue. Please do something and issue a recall for this problem is occurring with different vehicles over many year models. Just do an online search for windshield wiper problems and narrow the results to wipers won't work when its cold. Dealer says we've never encountered that. I can't believe it if they know what they have to replace. Please help. People are in danger.