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Problems with 2010 Volkswagen Jetta ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

On average, the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta starts to “feel” problems with the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and its various aspects after 71 564 miles.

Components Affected by ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Issues

We have classified the 208 complaints from 2010 Volkswagen Jetta about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.

HORN 4 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 2 SOFTWARE 1

Recently reported ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems on 2010 Volkswagen Jetta

Abs module has failed. fuel pump has failed. 3 door lock modules have failed. radio has failed. fuel pump issues caused battery drain issues.

My 2010 jetta wolfsburg's locks do not work whenever it rains - driver's side door is locked when unlock car, but other doors are unlocked. have to use key to open door. furthermore, the passenger door on driver's side does not lock at all so can be opened when parked at a light, etc. the car has a sunroof and when rains condensation builds up around passenger side door and window on driver's side (have seen mildew and mold growing so clean after ever rain). radio was working and died during rain. fuses are ok. dealer says radio is dead and $900 to replace with a factory one. i am concerned about side airbags working along with being able to open a door that should be locked.

Same ... i couldn't turn off my car or take the keys out, the car was on for more that 3 hrs, took the car to vw and they are charging me $800+ for fixing it, i let my car there and it was still on. this is a vw problem, and they should do a recall and/or at least recognize part of the fixing on these models, where is the consumer product help? we need a recall on this ignition box problems, this is dangerous . also they should reimburse all of us

Random misfire permanent cylinder v and after the start of effects on the automatic transmission heard tuba and some of the development

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that the key became stuck in the run position in the ignition. the contact struck the ignition with a hammer lightly and the key was able to be released. the vehicle was taken to ciocca volkswagen (1346 lehigh st, allentown, pa 18103, (610) 797-6330) where the contact was informed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 45,000.

Ignitions switch won't turn off and car keeps running until brought to shop to turn off. many attempts to get the ignition switch to turn off failed, before this happen few time the car turned off for no reason, not sure if it is related to the ignition switch not turning off problem.

Key constantly gets stuck in ignition switch and can't turn vehicle off. vehicle remains running while key wont turn in off position. had to disconnect battery terminal and fuel pump fuse to shut vehicle off. key still remains stuck in ignition switch.

The door locks/latches for vw jetta wolfsburg edition 2010 are not working (currently, three out of four doors/latches are not working). the estimated cost for replacement is $595 per door latch (total estimated cost: $1,785). while it may pose a safety risk, it is also possible that the side airbags may or may not work when there are electrical issues with the door locks/latches. there is also a possibility for theft when the door locks are not working. also, turn signals on both side-view mirrors are not working. the estimated cost for replacement of turn signal on each side is $437 (total estimated cost: $874). for the replacement of defective door locks/latches (3 out of 4 doors) and turn signals on side-view mirrors (both left and right side), the estimated total cost will be $2,659. another important point: between december 2017 and december 2018, there were several problems in this car (vw jetta wolfsburg edition 2010). examples of these problems were clock-spring/airbag/engine-light-on, build-up of carbon in engine valves, coolant and water pump leakage, and timing chain/tensioner. during this one-year period with 3 visits to ...

The key is stuck in the on position with engine running. had to pull relay to stop engine. unable to remove key from the ignition switch. dealer charges $600-$800 to repair.

The key gets stuck in the ignition switch and it won't turn on or off.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen jetta. while driving 25 mph, the brake lights and headlights failed to work properly. the contact stated that the bulbs were replaced every two months. the vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer where it was diagnosed that there was an electrical failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

The radio stopped working completely, which seems like a common problem. but in addition the lights were malfunctioning from that point on. 12 different error warnings appeared on the readout about different lights not working. i checked the fuses and all of them were ok, not burned. several years ago i had one of the headlights intermittently not work. at that point i checked the fuses and there was one fuse that had a deformed plastic cap, but the metal part was still in one piece. part of the fuse box it was inserted in was melted. this all happened when i first started the car. obviously i could not operate the car since the brake lights, turn signals, and headlights were all affected. the diagnostic display in the car also showed to check the airbags and stability control.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen jetta. while the vehicle was stationary, the vehicle would not start when prompted. lithia auto store (7063 south virginia st, reno, nv 89511) was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle's software needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vin was invalid. the failure mileage was approximately 57,000.

Not able to turn key in the ignition. sometimes not able to start car. sometimes not able to turn car off.

I have problems with the blinkers, emergency flashers, sunroof and door locks coming on, not working properly and adjusting all on their own. now my radio is not working at all. there are no recalls on any of this only warranty extension is on the secondary air sensor. most happens vehicle is on or off. parked or running.