1997 Volkswagen Jetta electrical system problems
The 1997 Volkswagen Jetta has 38 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
38
Electrical System complaints
18%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“WHEN DRIVING 25 MPH CONSUMER NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, OPENED THE HOOD, AND NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE. CONSUMER CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. *AK”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta have?
NHTSA has 38 complaints about the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta electrical system — 18% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.