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2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen Electrical system Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
13%of 23 total for the year
Median mileage
104,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, 13% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Rcd-315 radio died. While driving on country road, radio popped and died. After electrical test of fuses and internet search, I determined that the radio could not be repaired. The safety issue on this is that the bluetooth module was still active and there was no way to turn it off other than unplugging the bluetooth. Since I use hands free phone, this is a hazardous failure. I located 100's of websites that talked about this radio issue and the resulting electrical problems that this failure causes. This issue should be a recall priority.”

NHTSA complaint #10852993, filed 2016-04, 115,500 miles

“Electrical lighting monitoring system started going through several actions indicating right front low beam was out, then left rear brake light was out, then front, right signal light was out, then left rear signal light was out, then license bracket light was out. All this happened while the auto was being driven on a straight section of highway. Carried auto to local service man who said it would be better for Volkswagen to look at it, as it involved major electrical problems. …”

NHTSA complaint #10850258, filed 2016-03, 104,000 miles

“Factory radio model rcd 510. Car mileage: 61,320 miles. It was hot outside and I was running air conditioning. After driving for about 30min with radio on, the radio went blank (black screen). It would not turn back on at the time. A technician checked fuses and no blown fuses were found. The radio remained in the car for 2 more days and would not turn back on. Radio was removed from the car and the technician took the radio apart, could not find an issue, discharged capacitor & radio still did not work. Radio is totally dead. …”

NHTSA complaint #10863818, filed 2016-05, 61,320 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2014515%
2013514%
2012622%
20111545%
2010313%
2009531%

Other parts of the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen

Brakes
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology