Your vehicle report
2000 Volkswagen Jetta
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 439
- Received Sep 1999 to Oct 2024
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Power window regulator fails and window drops43 complaints · 9.8% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Check engine light comes on repeatedly25 complaints · 5.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Airbags fail to deploy in crashes22 complaints · 5.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #06V183000On 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.
- Recall #04V584000On 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 27 crashes, 14 fires, 35 people injured, 2 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
Choose an area on the car or a system below to explore the reported problems.
Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
1 more problem
Steering, suspension & tires
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Body, doors & glass
- Power window regulator fails and window drops
- Glass shatters or cracks without impact
- Rear door latch fails to open or close
1 more problem
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 34 |
| 2001 | 72 |
| 2002 | 81 |
| 2003 | 59 |
| 2004 | 68 |
| 2005 | 36 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 439 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power window regulator fails and window drops | 43 | 9.8% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 25 | 5.7% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 22 | 5.0% | – | |
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 21 | 4.8% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 15 | 3.4% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 15 | 3.4% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 14 | 3.2% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 12 | 2.7% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 12 | 2.7% | – | |
| Brake lights fail or stay on | 12 | 2.7% | – | NHTSA recall #04V096000, #06V183000 |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 10 | 2.3% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 10 | 2.3% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 9 | 2.1% | – | |
| Heated seat overheats and burns occupants | 9 | 2.1% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 8 | 1.8% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 8 | 1.8% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 7 | 1.6% | – | |
| Air conditioner blows hot air or fails | 7 | 1.6% | – | |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 7 | 1.6% | – | |
| Frame rusts and corrodes through | 6 | 1.4% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #06V183000May 24, 2006646,246 vehicles affected
exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
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.
The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
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.
NHTSA recall #04V584000December 16, 2004410,000 vehicles affected
exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch
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.
This may result in intermittent or inoperative turn signal and hazard flasher function.
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.
NHTSA recall #04V096000February 20, 2004377,130 vehicles affected
exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
On certain passenger vehicles, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction.
If this happens, the brake lights could become inoperative, or come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked.
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.
NHTSA recall #02V244000September 12, 2002332,950 vehicles affected
equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
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.
These vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard.
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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