2005 Volkswagen Jetta Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 248 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,025miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, 3% of the 248 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,025 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.
“As my daughter was driving down the road her driver side window suddenly dropped into the door, creating a loud noise and serious driving distraction. She reported swerving and slamming on her brakes as she didn't know what had happened. It turns out this is a known defect, see technical bulletin 64-08-06 and the warranty was extended to cover this part, but we were never notified. Apparently, there was no recall notice, despite knowing of this ongoing problem, only a warranty extension after the problem occurs. This how now expired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10508658, filed 2013-04, 105,000 miles“For clarification, my car is a mark 5 2005.5 new Jetta, not a mark 4 2005 Jetta. When you shut the trunk, it seems to close completely. It stays in the closed position and cannot be pulled open. However, once you drive off, the trunk may open suddenly and you cannot see anything behind yourself because the trunk hood obstruct your rear window. This has happened a couple of times to me, and many other Jetta owners can be seen saying that they have the same problem on online forums. Sometimes, the trunk cannot be closed at all. …”
NHTSA complaint #10488761, filed 2012-12, 50,050 miles“The fuse for the rear window defroster melted into the fuse box. I called vw and they informed me that when they manufactured the vehicle they placed a 25 amp fuse in the fuse box and it should be changed to a 30 amp. They informed me that I can do this myself since there was a technical service bulletin placed on this. I told them there was no way that I can get the fuse out since it is melted into the fuse box, and they informed me that I would have to pay to have the fuse box replaced. I do not understand how I am responsible for something that I never did. …”
NHTSA complaint #10241299, filed 2008-09, 64,000 miles“During winter driving with temperature at 18 degrees the windshield wipers became inoperative after 45 minutes of use in wash mode. Water/ice builds up under a plastic cowl, this cowl hides the windshield wiper mechanics. The ice build up prevents operation of the windshield wipers. A friend of mine who is a 2005 vw Jetta owner has reported this identical problem with his car. Vw has refused to cover this repair under warranty, claiming this is an environmental problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10182831, filed 2007-02, 47,700 miles“I purchased a certified pre-owned 2005 Volkswagen Jetta gls tdi from randy hiley Volkswagen on august 25th 2005. I took the car into north point Volkswagen in sherwood, arkansas to have the fuel gauge checked out on september 2nd 2005. The service tech took me to the shop to look at the car. He asked me if I knew the car was damaged, I said no. The salesman had said it had never been wrecked and if it had been wrecked they would sell the car at wholesale. The service tech at north point showed me the fuel pump/fuel gauge-sending unit had been broken. …”
NHTSA complaint #10158891, filed 2006-06Related service bulletins
- 10123011Jul 22, 2015Technical Bulletin (Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear): Windshield or rear window is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or the surface feels rough. To avoid unnecessary…
- 10122956May 8, 2015Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open…
- 10122911Apr 20, 2015Technical Bulletin (Rear Door Glass Inoperative): The rear glass cannot be opened / closed, the rear glass may slide down into the door, or the rear glass motor operates but the…
- 10242996Dec 8, 2014VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242995Dec 1, 2014VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10239541Sep 24, 2014Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)
- 10243011May 19, 2014VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10239534Apr 18, 2014HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
- 10239533Mar 27, 2014HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 9% |
| 2024 | 4 | 9% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 4 | 6% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 26 | 5% |
| 2017 | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 8 | 2% |
| 2013 | 13 | 3% |
| 2012 | 24 | 5% |
| 2011 | 26 | 4% |
| 2010 | 14 | 2% |
| 2009 | 10 | 1% |
| 2008 | 8 | 4% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 24 | 4% |
| 2005 | 7 | 3% |
| 2004 | 11 | 5% |
| 2003 | 21 | 5% |
| 2002 | 45 | 6% |
| 2001 | 71 | 11% |
| 2000 | 77 | 18% |
| 1999 | 81 | 23% |
| 1998 | 42 | 22% |
| 1997 | 16 | 30% |
| 1996 | 13 | 42% |
| 1995 | 26 | 12% |
| 1994 | 15 | 13% |
| 1993 | 4 | 24% |
| 1992 | 3 | 10% |
| 1991 | 7 | 23% |
| 1990 | 4 | 18% |
| 1989 | 6 | 21% |
| 1988 | 2 | 11% |
| 1987 | 4 | 22% |
| 1986 | 3 | 21% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
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.
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