2005 Volkswagen Jetta Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 248 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 153,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, 1% of the 248 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 153,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Turn signal switch malfunction and fire... Right turn signal activated without switch being activated. After about 5-10 minutes in this condition, smoke came out of steering column. Fire/marking could be seen in the switch area. Eventually the turn signal went out and the smoke/fire stoppped. Vw service replaced the switch and wire harnes. The plactic on the switch and harnes was melted and charred.”
NHTSA complaint #10302565, filed 2010-01, 105,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to steer. The contact added power steering fluid to the vehicle but continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic stated that the high pressure power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 201,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10409340, filed 2011-06, 201,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10181413Oct 2, 2020Mandatory fastener.
- 10124480Aug 22, 2014Tech Tips (Electro - Steering issues): If, after replacement of the steering rack, fault code 01309 008 is set in the ABS/ESP module only, follow the test plan in GFF for Driver…
- 10238970Apr 11, 2014If the steering rack is replaced on the above models for any reason, it is necessary to replace the steering harness as well. The new harness may be equipped with an extra…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 17% |
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 7 | 16% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 4 | 7% |
| 2019 | 12 | 2% |
| 2017 | 14 | 9% |
| 2016 | 11 | 7% |
| 2015 | 15 | 8% |
| 2014 | 17 | 4% |
| 2013 | 37 | 7% |
| 2012 | 42 | 8% |
| 2011 | 23 | 4% |
| 2010 | 13 | 2% |
| 2009 | 24 | 3% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 10 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 8 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 2% |
| 1998 | 12 | 6% |
| 1997 | 2 | 4% |
| 1996 | 3 | 10% |
| 1995 | 14 | 6% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 6% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
84 complaintsElectrical system
48 complaintsEngine cooling
41 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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