2007 Volkswagen Jetta electrical system problems
The 2007 Volkswagen Jetta has 47 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 17% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
47
Electrical System complaints
17%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WITH THE SEAT HEATER ON. I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL AND THEN A BURNING SENSATION. BY THE TIME I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER, THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT COVER, EXPOSING THE WIRING AND FOAM. MY COAT AND CLOTHING WERE BURNED, AS WELL AS MY BACK.…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta have?
NHTSA has 47 complaints about the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta electrical system — 17% 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.