Model year record

2000 Volkswagen Jetta

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 633 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V183000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Vehicles affected
646,246
Reported to NHTSA
2006-05-24
Owners notified
2006-11-27

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND CRUISE CONTROLS, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY DURING SAFETY RECALLS 03V-265 OR 04V-096.

Safety risk

THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 27, 2006. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT NOT BOTH. THE REMEDY IS THE SAME FOR EACH RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL APPLY THE REMEDY BASED ON THE VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V584000

Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Vehicles affected
410,000
Reported to NHTSA
2004-12-16
Owners notified
2005-03-31

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HAZARD SWITCH AND FLASHER SYSTEM FUNCTION MAY DEGRADE OVER TIME BECAUSE OF DISTORTION AND MATERIAL TRANSFER OF THE CONTACTS OF CERTAIN HAZARD SWITCH RELAYS WHICH OCCURS DUE TO SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASED ELECTRICAL CURRENT LOAD FROM HIGHER WATTAGE TURN SIGNAL BULBS.

Safety risk

THIS MAY RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD FLASHER FUNCTION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH/RELAY KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V096000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Vehicles affected
377,130
Reported to NHTSA
2004-02-20
Owners notified
2004-04-30

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION.

Safety risk

IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR COME ON AND STAY ON, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.

Manufacturer remedy

THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY 06V-183. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD A REMEDY PERFORMED UNDER THIS RECALL SHOULD RETURN TO THEIR DEALER FOR THE REDESIGNED REMEDY. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V244000

Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual

Component
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Vehicles affected
332,950
Reported to NHTSA
2002-09-12
Owners notified
2003-07-29

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGES INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE'S REAR SEATS MUST BE IDENTIFIED BY MARKINGS, AND THEIR LOCATION AND USE BE DESCRIBED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL.

Safety risk

THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT MARKED OR DESCRIBED AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLEMENT FOR THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALSO ONE SET OF FOUR GUIDANCE FIXTURES INTENDED TO USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH CHILD SEATS EQUIPPED WITH RIGID OR SEMI-RIGID LOWER ANCHORAGE ATTACHMENTS. ALSO ENCLOSED WILL BE FOUR DECALS TOGETHER WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND A TEMPLATE FOR ATTACHING THE DECALS TO THE LOWER SEAT BACKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 15, 2002. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Visibility: power window devices and controls6038,000 mi
Electrical system3249,725 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2542,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling2445,453 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline24
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2449,725 mi
Unknown or other2053,500 mi
Air bags: frontal1965,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1942,182 mi
Air bags1564,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition1350,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system12103,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1279,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1252,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1121,000 mi
Vehicle speed control11123,100 mi
Air bags: side/window10
Power train: manual transmission9250 mi
Seats981,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip938,000 mi
Engine8141,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel881,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads838,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system726,327 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler799,000 mi
Visibility: windshield745,000 mi
Exterior lighting6100,000 mi
Tires633,420 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers537,115 mi
Power train: clutch assembly551,203 mi
Seat belts5100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor521,000 mi
Structure555,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers555,400 mi
Structure: body: door5
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor469,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.4
Exterior lighting: headlights440,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system442,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages498,500 mi
Suspension: front4
Vehicle speed control: cruise control481,373 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel3900 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery350,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring345,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe370,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights324,439 mi
Fuel system, diesel398,361 mi
Fuel/propulsion system3170,000 mi
Power train3127,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper3
Steering338,000 mi
Suspension35,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs311,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear3120,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly3
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module237,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash259,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger2
Equipment2102,000 mi
Equipment: electrical232,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift279,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights263,500 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit290,905 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch242,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings242,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap2
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch280,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock2
Seat belts: front: retractor294,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light2
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm2
Structure: body298,400 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields248,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal238,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1113,900 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: ignition: switch140,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger181,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)138,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices1
Equipment: mechanical: wrecker and wheel lift devices1
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer178,000 mi
Exterior lighting: back up lights: switch180,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch145,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Fuel system, gasoline171,230 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump169,820 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings125,500 mi
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system185,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging1
Parking brake122,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)122,500 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1
Power train: clutch assembly: bell housing117,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes1194,000 mi
Service brakes, air1
Service brakes, air: supply: check valve1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module192,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Steering: column1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: linkages15,000 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid1
Structure: frame and members137,000 mi
Suspension: rear1
Traction control system1
Visibility1100,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices141,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior161,500 mi

The 1999 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2001 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.