2007 Volkswagen Jetta seats problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle was in motion with the seat heater on. I noticed a burning smell and then a burning sensation. By the time I was able to safely pull over, there was a hole in the right side of the driver's seat cover, exposing the wiring and foam. My coat and clothing were burned, as well as my back…”
filed Sep 11, 2020
“While driving around, doing some shopping, I had the the seat warmer turned on level 3-4 on the driver seat and by the time I got home I started smelling smoke in the car and noticed that my seat burned all the way through my jacket. I went to the volkswagen dealership and quoted me over $1000 to…”
filed Feb 1, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Jetta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Jetta | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Jetta | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 Jetta | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 Jetta | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 Jetta | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Jetta | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Jetta | 8 | 4% |
| 2014 Jetta | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 Jetta | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 Jetta | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 Jetta | 3 | 0% |
| 2010 Jetta | 3 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.