1998 Volkswagen Jetta electrical system problems
The 1998 Volkswagen Jetta has 45 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
45
Electrical System complaints
18%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR OVER FOUR HOURS WHEN IT SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED, WHICH DETERMINED THAT BRAKE LIGHTS HOUSED WITHIN TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY SHORTED OUT, MELTING WIRE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, WHICH SENT OUT A FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE. PLEASE…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta have?
NHTSA has 45 complaints about the 1998 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.