Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2000 Volkswagen Jetta has 5 recalls, 477 complaints.
5
Recalls
477
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
14E007000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or ins...
04V584000
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 ...
06V183000
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 MALFUNCT...
02V244000
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." CH...
04V096000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION.
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | The contact owns a 2000 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving with the front drive... |
| Jul 1, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE RECENTLY AND HAVE NOTICED A DISTINCT DIESEL SMELL WHEN IDLING OR DRIVING AT... |
| Aug 22, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY VEHICLE KEPT OVER HEATING URNS OUT IT WAS THE COOLING SYSTEM I HAD TO REPLACE THE WATER PUMP AND ... |
| Mar 22, 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 2000 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE AND WARNING LIGHTS COMING ON. *LD THE... |
| Jan 25, 2017 | ENGINE | I WAS DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AROUND 35 MPH. SAW SMOKE IN MY REARVIEW MIRROR SO IMMEDIATELY PULLED OFF T... |
| Nov 1, 2016 | SEAT BELTS | WENT TO BUCKLE UP AND HEARD A NOISE. LOSS AT TENSION ON SEAT BELT. |
| Jun 3, 2016 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARN... |
| Dec 6, 2015 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | WATER PUMP AND BACK HOUSING THE COOLANT SYSTEM |
| Sep 15, 2015 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | VEHICLE COMPLETELY STALLS FOR SEVERAL SECONDS SPORADICALLY WHENEVER THE FUEL GUAGE READS 3/8 OR LES... |
| Feb 10, 2015 | SEATS | I OWN A 2000 VW JETTA. MY SON AND I WERE HEADING HOME AFTER A COLLEGE VISIT, HE TURNED ON HIS SEAT ... |
| Jan 7, 2015 | TIRES | BRAND NEW TIRE COMPLETELY FAILED AT HIGHWAY SPEED. THIS TIRE WAS 7 DAYS OLD AND THERE WAS A TOTAL SI... |
| Jun 23, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T FUNCTION DUE TO FAULTY BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. SUBJECT OF TWO PREVIOUS RECALLS. *TR |
| Apr 29, 2014 | ENGINE | WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, WHEN MY JETTA LOST COMPLETE POWER. I MANAGED TO STEER OF THE ROAD, PUT VE... |
| Apr 2, 2014 | STEERING,ENGINE | I OWN A 2000 VW JETTA 2.0 GLS AUTOMATIC. I WAS COASTING DOWN A HILL AND COMING TO A STOP. I STARTED ... |
| Jun 16, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | ONE YEAR AFTER PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE FROM A PRIVATE OWNER, TODAY WAS THE SECOND INCIDENT I'VE HAD ... |
| Mar 1, 2013 | SEATS | HEAT SEAT CONTROL AT 5 ONLY AVAILABLE. AFTER A NUMBER OF TIMES STARTED BURNING SEATS. LEATHER IS MEL... |
| Nov 8, 2012 | TIRES | FOUR NEW CONTINENTAL CONTIPROCONTACT TIRES WERE PURCHASED AND INSTALLED ON MY 2000 VW JETTA. AFTER ... |
| Aug 31, 2012 | SEATS | THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT NO LONGER STAYS IN A LOCKED POSITION, AND THE SEAT MOVES FREELY, SLIDING FROM B... |
| Jun 19, 2011 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | WHILE DRIVING AND LIGHTLY BRUSHING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BEGIN SLOWING, THE BRAKE PEDAL AUTOMATICALLY E... |
| Apr 6, 2011 | SEATS | HAD THE CAR CLEANED AND WHEN I GOT THE CAR BACK THE SEAT ADJUSTMENT WOULD NO LONGER WORK. IT HASN'T ... |