How many owners complained about visibility and wipers on the 2011 Jetta?

NHTSA lists 26 complaints in this area for the 2011 Jetta, which is 4% of the 607 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Jetta's wiper or visibility problems?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2011 Jetta.

At what mileage do these problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 55,137.5 miles.

Did any of these wiper or visibility issues cause crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these complaints.

How does 2011 compare to other Jetta model years for this issue?

The 2011 Jetta's 26 complaints and 4% share are higher than 2010 (12 complaints, 1%) and similar to 2012 (23 complaints, 5%), among the higher counts in the range NHTSA tracks.

2011 Volkswagen Jetta Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 26 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, 4% of its 607 total complaints for the year. No related recall is listed for this problem area. Median mileage at failure was 55,137.5 miles, with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 26; 4% of 607
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 55,138 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Windshield wipers stop responding during rain, sometimes alongside failed turn signals or hazard flashers.
Wipers randomly creep up the windshield on their own, and once they reach service mode the doors unlock unexpectedly.
Windshield distortion is reported as causing headaches and poor visibility while driving, in one case leading to a dealer windshield replacement.
Windshield wipers seize completely and cannot be restarted.
Low beam headlights suddenly shut off while driving, paired in some cases with wipers failing to activate in bad weather.
Horn and wiper failures occur together during rain, with owners describing this as a broader electrical fault.

When 2011 Volkswagen Jetta visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 1, 2011, latest Mar 18, 2021.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2011 to Mar 2021; peak Apr 2011 (2).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Jetta model year

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

201012 (1%)
201126 (4%)
201223 (5%)
201312 (2%)
20146 (2%)
20153 (2%)
20162 (1%)
20175 (3%)
20180 (0%)
201922 (4%)
20202 (4%)
20214 (6%)
20221 (2%)
20230 (0%)
20244 (9%)
20253 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How many owners complained about visibility and wipers on the 2011 Jetta?: NHTSA lists 26 complaints in this area for the 2011 Jetta, which is 4% of the 607 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Jetta's wiper or visibility problems?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2011 Jetta.
At what mileage do these problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 55,137.5 miles.
Did any of these wiper or visibility issues cause crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these complaints.
How does 2011 compare to other Jetta model years for this issue?: The 2011 Jetta's 26 complaints and 4% share are higher than 2010 (12 complaints, 1%) and similar to 2012 (23 complaints, 5%), among the higher counts in the range NHTSA tracks.