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2014 Volkswagen Jetta Electrical system Problems

Complaints
94about this part
Share
24%of 388 total for the year
Median mileage
55,800miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 94 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, 24% of the 388 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,800 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

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

“Horn and car alarm stop working since 09/03/2017. I was driving on a highway when my horn stop working, as soon as I got a chace to pulled over, that's when I noticed that my car alarm stopped working too, I called the dealer to make an appointment to fixe it the issue that it seems it a manufacturer recall but I'm getting chare for it.”

NHTSA complaint #11022849, filed 2017-09, 39,000 miles

“Headlights stopped working on dim. Then tailights went out. We've had the car 2 1/2 years and this is second time the headlights have went out like this. When the headlights went out, the bluetooth also wasn't working the way it had previously. Also, the windows will sometimes not respond properly. They will go the opposite way that I am directing it to do. (push for up and it goes down, for example). These incidences happen both when vehicle is moving and stationary.”

NHTSA complaint #11210292, filed 2019-05, 70,000 miles

“The engine may idle rough and stumble upon acceleration. This may be due to faulty engine control module software misadjusting the valve timing. Thi is the current safety recall for the same make model and year of my car, however, my VIN has not been included. This is the issue with my car. It will happen while in park, when slowing down to stop at a stop sign, a light, or in a drive thru. My car has stalled as a result at a stop sign and at a light. Last time this happened was yesterday.”

NHTSA complaint #11172763, filed 2019-01, 104,000 miles

“Every single light on the dash is turned on even though there's no problem, and the speedometer meter doesn't move. I got the issue fixed by an independent mechanic who said the computer only needed to be reset, but the vw dealership insists that I still have a big issue that can effect the usage of my brakes, airbags, everything, and wants to charge me $3500 for a non-problem. Since the sensors are all on, I don't know when to fill up oil or gas, and I won't be alerted if I have a flat tire or there's an issue with the engine. …”

NHTSA complaint #11408036, filed 2021-04, 49,400 miles

“One day I was pulling out of a parking lot onto a small street with a slight hill. Felt like the car was stalling but I thought maybe I didn't press on the gas hard enough. The car rolled slightly backwards until I hit the brakes. I tried pressing the gas harder. Next thing I knew, the engine was off and battery warning light came on. A couple of other lights came on as well, but those come on and then go off often so I don't know what to make of that. …”

NHTSA complaint #10883698, filed 2016-07, 18,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026350%
202539%
2024715%
2023921%
20221023%
20211319%
20201731%
201915428%
201839%
20173321%
20163622%
20154925%
20149424%
201314829%
201213828%
201118631%
201023327%
200910712%
20084222%
20074522%
200611219%
20054819%
20043616%
20039721%
200214821%
200111718%
20006014%
19994413%
19984121%
19971731%
1996413%
19954520%
19942421%
1993212%
1992620%
1991413%
1990418%
198815%
1987211%
198617%
198518%

Other parts of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta

Engine
108 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
74 complaints
Other or unknown
72 complaints
Fuel system
42 complaints
Air bags
37 complaints
Exterior lighting
24 complaints
Brakes
18 complaints
Steering
17 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints
Electronic stability control
10 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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