2011 Volkswagen Jetta Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 67about this part
- Share
- 11%of 607 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 67 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, 11% of the 607 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2012 Jetta radio/stereo went dead. Lots of other 2011 Jetta stereos died too. Bad batch for us consumers. I want a compensation check mailed to me for 363.23 the cost I have to pay best buy for a new one. Read the forums thousands of other Jetta owners in 2011 had this happen. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #11244007, filed 2019-08, 110,000 miles“Horn not working can not find fuse diagram anywhere to fix.I do belive that this is a saftey matter.don't have the money to take to vw dealer.I'am familiar in changing fuses and mechanichly inclined.so why would I need to take it to dealer.I should be able recieve a fuse diagram for my vehicicle id#”
NHTSA complaint #11030053, filed 2017-09, 87,000 miles“The ignition switch on my 2011 Jetta is regularly becoming stuck and I cannot turn off my vehicle. I spent over an hour on saturday evening while parked in driveway trying to turn the vehicle off and remove the key to no avail. I had to remove the fuel pump fuse along with unplugging the battery. The radio system also went out. Following a loud pop the system quit working completely. Similar to many reports I have read online since the occurrence.”
NHTSA complaint #11097251, filed 2018-05, 106,000 miles“Im experiencing a lot of problems with my car. First of all the lights don't always work they would turn on and off on their own until finally stopped completely. The next problem it has waiting at a stop light it looses power and shakes and stalls. Then I started experiencing the same problem while driving one time I was pulling into my driveway the car cut off and steering wheel locked thankful I was not on the freeway at the time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10820724, filed 2016-01, 67,000 miles“I have a problem with the ignition key switch that has been more difficult to start up and turn it off when is stationary of curse. The switch its getting stuck or jammed and wont move any where until so many tries and moving the drive wheel. I spend 1 hrs yesterday 04/13/19 trying to power the engine off because of the ignition key and my wife drive the car too but she is not strong enough to turn the engine off and she called me to help her. I have this problem since january 2019 and I don't know what I have to do. …”
NHTSA complaint #11196164, filed 2019-04, 74,352 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038143Sep 9, 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 11036868Aug 6, 2026Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
- 11036870Aug 4, 2026Differences between a leak and seepage
- 11030841Mar 25, 2026Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
- 11030838Mar 19, 2026Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors
- 11030828Mar 5, 2026Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color
- 11026185Nov 17, 2025Replace Door Lock and Cap.
- 11025442Oct 6, 2025GFF Requirements regardless of concern plus System flush requirement
- 11018938May 12, 2025How to check for HVAC system leaks using nitrogen.
- 11012464Dec 4, 2024Diesel Models only. Repurchase Prior to Repairs
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 33% |
| 2025 | 6 | 19% |
| 2024 | 6 | 13% |
| 2023 | 10 | 23% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 11 | 15% |
| 2020 | 13 | 24% |
| 2019 | 95 | 17% |
| 2018 | 9 | 28% |
| 2017 | 25 | 16% |
| 2016 | 36 | 22% |
| 2015 | 34 | 18% |
| 2014 | 72 | 19% |
| 2013 | 98 | 19% |
| 2012 | 107 | 21% |
| 2011 | 67 | 11% |
| 2010 | 46 | 5% |
| 2009 | 35 | 4% |
| 2008 | 14 | 7% |
| 2007 | 8 | 4% |
| 2006 | 16 | 3% |
| 2005 | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 2% |
| 2002 | 10 | 1% |
| 2001 | 14 | 2% |
| 2000 | 21 | 5% |
| 1999 | 17 | 5% |
| 1998 | 10 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta
186 complaintsFuel system
166 complaintsEngine
90 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
54 complaintsExterior lighting
41 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
26 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaintsEngine cooling
25 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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