2011 Volkswagen Jetta visibility/wiper problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Mar 18, 2021
“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…”
filed Aug 26, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Jetta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Jetta | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 Jetta | 3 | 8% |
| 2021 Jetta | 3 | 5% |
| 2020 Jetta | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 Jetta | 16 | 3% |
| 2017 Jetta | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 Jetta | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 Jetta | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 Jetta | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 Jetta | 8 | 2% |
| 2012 Jetta | 20 | 4% |
| 2010 Jetta | 3 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 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.