4.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,650 miles

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2016 Volkswagen Jetta electrical problems

electrical problem

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2016 Volkswagen Jetta Owner Comments

problem #2

Jul 102024

Jetta

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became stiff and started to seize, making it difficult to steer the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the steering column and ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #1

Jun 062020

Jetta

  • 41,300 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that she was unable to remove the key from the ignition after parking the vehicle and turning the vehicle off. The police was contacted for assistance, and after multiple attempts, an officer removed the key from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to toms river Volkswagen (256 NJ-37, toms river, NJ 08753) where the contact was informed that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed prior to any repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,300.

- Toms Rivers, NJ, USA

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