2014 Volkswagen Jetta Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 388 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the visibility of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, 2% of the 388 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,200 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.
“When I drive the car in cold, snowy weather the windshield wiper fluid will not work and the wiper blades will freeze to the windshield (while moving) when the defroster is on high heat. The wiper fluid I use is designed not to freeze. This resulted on no visibility due to the deicing agent that was used on the roads sticking to my window. I had to exit and drive off the freeway with my head out the window and my visibility was severely limited. I almost hit the rail and the walls inside a tunnel until I could exit because I could not see.”
NHTSA complaint #10819766, filed 2016-01, 52,000 miles“Visibility was impaired when defroster failed to clear windshield and heater was not working on 12/16/2022. I took vehicle to Hayward Volkswagen on 04/04/2023 and was told heater core needs to be replaced. This is a known problem to Volkswagen; there's a warranty recall on the 2014 Passatt with the same heater core. I have found numerous complaints on line with the same Jetta heater complaint. The 2014 Jetta i own has approximately 88,000 miles, mechanically sound car which i am unable to drive in winter months. …”
NHTSA complaint #11563878, filed 2024-01“The windshield wiper motors are extremely noisy. There is a knock technical service bulletin on this issue but VW says it is not covered as a recall. The issue is that water gets into the improperly sealed motor and then starts to rust the internal metal and then a very loud, noisy whining sound emits from the motor. It should be a recall and it should be replaced for free by Volkswagen. I don’t understand why I should foot the bill for their mistake or their parts supplier’s defect. …”
NHTSA complaint #11456855, filed 2022-03“truck and light truck category vehicles are increasingly being sold with larger and larger tires along with LED headlights. This causes a huge safety issue as the profile of these category vehicle now sits higher and causes the LED lights to be level with the driver's head. The increased lumen count from the headlights causes night blindness and is greatly exacerbated when the oncoming vehicle high beams are switched on.”
NHTSA complaint #11773151, filed 2026-10“The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the sun roof shattered while it was closed. The vehicle was driven to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the failure was caused by an outside influence. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 34,200.”
NHTSA complaint #10763955, filed 2015-09, 34,200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245617Nov 13, 2023Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure. Update to model year applicability and new warranty GFF labor operation number
- 10226226Nov 10, 2022A/C requirements, update to model year applicability.
- 10212136May 18, 2022Cleaning of Heating and Ventilation system, Updated to include additional model year applicability and cost of cleaning solution in warranty table.
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 2014 Volkswagen Jetta
108 complaintsElectrical system
94 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
74 complaintsOther or unknown
72 complaintsFuel system
42 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsExterior lighting
24 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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