2004 Volkswagen Jetta electrical system problems
The 2004 Volkswagen Jetta has 42 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
42
Electrical System complaints
14%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“OWNER WAS DRIVING VOLKSWAGEN FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES AND SMELLED A BURNING RUBBER ODOR. HE STARTED TO NOTICE WHISKS OF SMOKE COMING UP FROM THE CENTER CONSOLE AREA, AROUND THE GEAR SHIFT. FIRE BURNED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CENTER CONSOLE, THE CENTER FRONT OF THE DASH, AND THE CORNER OF THE…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta have?
NHTSA has 42 complaints about the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta electrical system — 14% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.