2010 Volkswagen Jetta Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 233about this part
- Share
- 27%of 852 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,118miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 233 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta, 27% of the 852 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,118 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Ongoing occurrence: when I start my car the sunroof tilts open. I start to drive and the sunroof would start randomly open and close without me touching knob to open sunroof. I could push on knob and sunroof closes from tilt position and at times it would just open right back up. This occurs during driving and without driving with car ignition on. Seems like electrical issue within the sunroof controller.”
NHTSA complaint #11414166, filed 2021-04, 104,000 miles“The radio/bluetooth/cd player completely stopped working when the ignition turned on. It had worked the previous day. I took it to my mechanic. It is not the fuse. It needs a complete new radio system. I called the dealer, but it is not covered under warranty. The total would be $800+. After checking on line, I find that there are multiple complaints on this same subject.”
NHTSA complaint #11030452, filed 2017-09, 59,000 miles“Rcd-510 radio stopped working and is confirmed dead by the dealer. No warning, no reason and no fix available. Bluetooth no longer works because it uses the radio to power car speakers, so cannot do hands free communication. Vw says it is not responsible because the car is out of warranty. I have never had a radio fail -- I have under 60,000 miles on the car!”
NHTSA complaint #10706122, filed 2015-04, 58,100 miles“I had the oil changed and the latest recall done by the dealership. About 3 days later the radio went blank and black. Another problem has been the automatic locks. I have been unable to unlock rear passenger door except manually. And then all of a sudden the lock is not working at all on that side and I am unable to lock that door.”
NHTSA complaint #10763711, filed 2015-09, 50,000 miles“Another Jetta to add to the list with a faulty radio. The radio just died in the middle of a normal commute. I found in a forum that I'm just one of many so I'm lodging a complaint in hopes vw will listen. Also, the remote entry doesn't work sometimes and sometimes the car will not go into reverse without stopping the engine and restarting it.”
NHTSA complaint #10631598, filed 2014-09, 39,500 milesRelated service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 50% |
| 2025 | 3 | 9% |
| 2024 | 7 | 15% |
| 2023 | 9 | 21% |
| 2022 | 10 | 23% |
| 2021 | 13 | 19% |
| 2020 | 17 | 31% |
| 2019 | 154 | 28% |
| 2018 | 3 | 9% |
| 2017 | 33 | 21% |
| 2016 | 36 | 22% |
| 2015 | 49 | 25% |
| 2014 | 94 | 24% |
| 2013 | 148 | 29% |
| 2012 | 138 | 28% |
| 2011 | 186 | 31% |
| 2010 | 233 | 27% |
| 2009 | 107 | 12% |
| 2008 | 42 | 22% |
| 2007 | 45 | 22% |
| 2006 | 112 | 19% |
| 2005 | 48 | 19% |
| 2004 | 36 | 16% |
| 2003 | 97 | 21% |
| 2002 | 148 | 21% |
| 2001 | 117 | 18% |
| 2000 | 60 | 14% |
| 1999 | 44 | 13% |
| 1998 | 41 | 21% |
| 1997 | 17 | 31% |
| 1996 | 4 | 13% |
| 1995 | 45 | 20% |
| 1994 | 24 | 21% |
| 1993 | 2 | 12% |
| 1992 | 6 | 20% |
| 1991 | 4 | 13% |
| 1990 | 4 | 18% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
| 1987 | 2 | 11% |
| 1986 | 1 | 7% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
303 complaintsEngine
117 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
111 complaintsEngine cooling
71 complaintsBrakes
55 complaintsOther or unknown
46 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsEquipment
23 complaintsElectronic stability control
21 complaintsExterior lighting
19 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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