2019 Volkswagen Jetta Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 5%of 552 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,450miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the visibility of the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, 5% of the 552 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,450 miles. 1 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.
“I had parked my 2019 Jetta in my locked garage last night. When I went to use the car this morning, and before I got into the car, I noticed that the driver's side window was shattered. I am the only one who lives in the house. The garage is attached to the house, and there aren't any windows in the garage. The only way into the garage is through a door from the kitchen or by using the garage door. …”
NHTSA complaint #11320524, filed 2020-04, 6,000 miles“Factory wipers result in streaking, replaced at less than 5k miles. Problem alleviated. Typical metallic grinding at low speeds, as described by other reports. Passenger LED headlight ring excessively dim. Multiple sources report open recall for this, however, no sources including dealer agree my vehicle is included. Several people have pointed out my faulty headlight ring. Review of photos containing vehicle indicate headlight issue was not present at purchase. Can not confirm.”
NHTSA complaint #11185606, filed 2019-03, 100 miles“All issues written here have been happening since day of purchase, as of june 2018. Vw currently denies issues and claims reports are of normal operation of vehicle. I love this car I just want vw to provide a fix. Vehicle has a continuous grinding noise coming from behind engine area when vehicle is in motion accelerating from 27- 30mph after that it subsides. Sounds of grinding depends what drive mode your are in. Eco has the loudest noise. Many other reports suspect transmission problems. …”
NHTSA complaint #11232082, filed 2019-07, 60 miles“Windshield wipers on medium and high settings, hits a pillar and make a loud tapping metallic every wipe. It's a poor quality sound that gets worse at highway speeds because of added wind stress to wipers. My 2005 beater nissan sentra wipers operating sounds like a lexus compared to this 2019 Jetta sel. Told dealer, they tested and confirmed it's a problem. Repaired car with a wiper arm adjustment . I pick up car and of coarse, wipers still make the stupid noise. I will take back next oil change and push harder. …”
NHTSA complaint #11163096, filed 2018-12, 12,000 miles“While driving about 70mph on the highway, car in motion, going straight, not turning, I hear a loud pop. The sound was similar to a gun shot. In fact, it was so loud it startled me, causing me to swerve to the left, almost hitting the car in the lane to the left of me. I frantically looked around the oustside of my car, and noticed the sound of wind above my head was loud and then saw broken glass all over the passenger seat. The sunroof had broke, and I know for sure it was no rock or outside cause. It was still daytime, and I never saw anything fly at me. …”
NHTSA complaint #11297175, filed 2020-01, 17,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251674Mar 11, 2024Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the R1234yf Refrigerant Circuit (U.S. Only) updated to adjust Flush machine filter pricing.
- 10249414Jan 18, 2024A/C Compressor leak diagnosis
- 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
- 10231586Feb 6, 2023Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states fuel tank difficult to fill, pump keeps clicking off Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456…
- 10230575Jan 17, 2023Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise from the front…
- 10230574Jan 3, 2023Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise from the front end Customer states MIL-on/Airbag light, fault U019900 and/or B101715…
- 10228183Dec 14, 2022Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise from the front end…
- 10228182Dec 12, 2022Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise from the front end…
- 10226226Nov 10, 2022A/C requirements, update to model year applicability.
- 10226225Nov 9, 2022Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit. Updated to include additional model year applicability and front bumper R & I clarification.
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 2019 Volkswagen Jetta
163 complaintsElectrical system
154 complaintsEngine
147 complaintsOther or unknown
95 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsExterior lighting
26 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsForward collision avoidance
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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