1999 Volkswagen Jetta electrical system problems
The 1999 Volkswagen Jetta has 50 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
50
Electrical System complaints
10%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND SMOKE STARTED TO COME FROM B- PILLER. AFT VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AND INSPECTED BYDEALER IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT RELAY DID NOT TRIP, CAUSING WIRING HARNESS TO CATCH ON FIRE. AFTER INVESTIGATION THE ENTIRE WIRING HARNESS NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK.”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta have?
NHTSA has 50 complaints about the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta electrical system — 10% 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.