How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta have?

NHTSA lists 28 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Jetta, which is about 5% of the 607 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Jetta's structure or body problems?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2011 Jetta.

What body problems do 2011 Jetta owners report most?

Owners most commonly report doors that won't latch or unlatch, tailgate water leaks, loose door latches, and in two cases fires starting near door wiring.

At what mileage do these body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2011 Jetta is 58,750 miles.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 injuries tied to Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Jetta, along with 2 fires.

2011 Volkswagen Jetta Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 28 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, about 5% of its 607 total complaints for the year. Owners most often report door latch and lock failures, water leaks into the tailgate, and two fires linked to door components. No related recall is listed for this problem area.

Structure & Body complaints: 28; 5% of 607
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 58,750 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Doors fail to latch or unlatch properly, sometimes requiring owners to tie them shut to keep them from opening while driving.
Rear hatch and tailgate seals leak, letting water pool inside the tailgate and raising concerns about electrical damage from moisture.
Door latches loosen over time, causing rattling over bumps and eventually preventing the door from closing fully.
Fires have started inside door panels near the window control wiring, with smoke reported coming from the driver's door.
Wind noise enters the cabin around the front doors at highway speed even with the windows closed.
The factory rear lip spoiler, attached only with glue, has come loose and separated from the car.

When 2011 Volkswagen Jetta body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 1, 2011, latest Apr 26, 2025.

28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2011 to Apr 2025; peak Apr 2011 (4).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Jetta model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200520 (8%)
200658 (10%)
200729 (14%)
200820 (11%)
200928 (3%)
201032 (4%)
201128 (5%)
201211 (2%)
201319 (4%)
201411 (3%)
201513 (7%)
20165 (3%)
20175 (3%)
20180 (0%)
201925 (5%)
20202 (4%)
20212 (3%)
20222 (5%)
20231 (2%)
20240 (0%)
20251 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta have?: NHTSA lists 28 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Jetta, which is about 5% of the 607 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Jetta's structure or body problems?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2011 Jetta.
What body problems do 2011 Jetta owners report most?: Owners most commonly report doors that won't latch or unlatch, tailgate water leaks, loose door latches, and in two cases fires starting near door wiring.
At what mileage do these body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2011 Jetta is 58,750 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 injuries tied to Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Jetta, along with 2 fires.