Volkswagen Jetta Visibility/wiper Problems
Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA about visibility/wiper problems on the Volkswagen Jetta across 19 model years. The 2011 model year has the most (20). The words owners use most often: “windshield wipers” (25% of reports).
- 107visibility/wiper complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 42%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 27 of 107 complaints (25%)
- Wiper blades: mentioned in 11 of 107 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do visibility/wiper problems happen?
Based on 73 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 107 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Volkswagen Jetta visibility/wiper complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility/wiper complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Jetta | 3 | 10% | — |
| 2024 Jetta | 3 | 7% | — |
| 2021 Jetta | 3 | 4% | — |
| 2020 Jetta | 1 | 2% | 500 |
| 2019 Jetta | 18 | 3% | 6,750 |
| 2017 Jetta | 4 | 3% | 27,318 |
| 2016 Jetta | 2 | 1% | 11,000 |
| 2015 Jetta | 1 | 1% | 4,350 |
| 2014 Jetta | 4 | 1% | 26,300 |
| 2013 Jetta | 9 | 2% | 80,000 |
| 2012 Jetta | 20 | 4% | 52,000 |
| 2011 Jetta | 20 | 3% | 60,000 |
| 2010 Jetta | 3 | 0% | 76,500 |
| 2009 Jetta | 4 | 0% | 55,500 |
| 2007 Jetta | 2 | 1% | 75,000 |
| 2006 Jetta | 6 | 1% | 150,000 |
| 2005 Jetta | 1 | 0% | 50,050 |
| 2004 Jetta | 1 | 0% | 91,000 |
| 2001 Jetta | 2 | 0% | 127,359 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility/wiper for the Volkswagen Jetta. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Mechatronics reprogram for prior recall does not fix failure longterm. The accumulator recall was fixed with original OEM accumulator which prolongs the need for Mechatronics rebuild. The OEM valve body housing is weak and cracks as well. The windshield spray motor just replaced. Appears it is a…
The panoramic sunroof glass shattered spontaneously while driving. I was accelerating onto the highway from an on-ramp at approximately 50 to 60 mph. There were no vehicles in front of me and the highway was empty, so nothing could have struck the glass. I heard a loud bang similar to a gunshot…
I was driving and the passenger side rearview mirror glass delaminated and separated from the vehicle leaving non-reflective adhesive residue. The blind spot monitoring light and sensor still function correctly. Car is a 2019 (almost 7 years old), 72,180 miles, and regularly maintained.
I am the owner/operator of a 2025 Volkswagen Jetta S and am submitting this complaint regarding recurring optical distortion in the windshield within my normal driving field of view. The vehicle has undergone four windshield replacement attempts for this same condition, yet the distortion remains…
Description of Safety Defect The vehicle has experienced significant optical distortion in the driverâs primary line of sight with three separate replacement windshields. The distortion has included noticeable rippling, warping, and a âfunhouseâ effect that causes straight objects and the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Volkswagen Jettas have visibility/wiper problems?
No. NHTSA has 107 owner complaints about visibility/wiper for the Volkswagen Jetta. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Volkswagen Jetta visibility/wiper?
No recall currently lists visibility/wiper for this vehicle.
What do owners say about visibility/wiper problems on the Volkswagen Jetta?
The most frequent phrase is “windshield wipers”, in 27 of 107 complaints, followed by “wiper blades” (11).
Other Volkswagen Jetta problems
- Electrical System problems (2,099)
- Power Train problems (1,600)
- Engine problems (1,083)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (854)
- Air Bags problems (839)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (604)
- Fuel System, Diesel problems (527)
- Visibility problems (486)
See all Volkswagen Jetta problems.