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2001 Volkswagen Jetta Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Volkswagen Jetta has 10 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta

Engine
111
Electrical
98
Airbags
93
Brakes
78
Lights
64
Visibility
61
Powertrain
52
Structure
31
Fuel System
23
Seats
18
Other
13
Suspension
10
Latches & Locks
10
Speed Control
7
Tires
6
Steering
5
Wheels
3
Seat Belts
3

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 26, 2016SUSPENSION,PARKING BRAKE,STRUCTURE,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATE...
Jun 1, 2007SUSPENSIONI WAS TRAVELING DOWN I40 WEST BOUND ON THE APPOXIMATE DATE. THE PAVEMENT WAS WET, BUT NOT RAINING. ...
Aug 5, 2006SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT ISSUES WITH MY 2001 JETTA. I HAVE REPLACED ALL THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND THE FR...
Aug 2, 2006SUSPENSIONCONDITIONS: NORMAL DRIVING, APPROXIMATELY 25 MILES PER HOUR ON A CITY STREET. FAILURE: FRONT LEFT...
Aug 22, 2003SUSPENSIONA DEFECT WITH MY RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING WAS DETECTED OVER TWO WEEKS AGO. IT IS FAULTY. MY CAR HA...
Jun 1, 2001SUSPENSIONALL MAJOR PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN TAKEN CARE OF QUITE WELL, HOWEVER I HAVE HAD A CONSTANT CREAKING NOISE ...
Jan 1, 1970SUSPENSIONCONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE IGNITION COIL PACKS. ALSO STATED THAT WHI...
Jan 1, 1970SUSPENSIONCONSUMER NOTICED A DECREASE IN ACCELERATION ABILITY. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THE COIL SPRINGS WERE ...
Jan 1, 1970SUSPENSIONREAR LEFT WHEEL BEARING WAS MAKING NOISE AND CAUSING PULLING DURING LEFT HAND CURVES. THE GREASE WAS...
Jan 1, 1970SUSPENSION,VISIBILITY,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERL HAVE HAD NUMEROUS "FACTORY DEFECTS" WITH MY NEW VEHICLE AND NO ONE CAN HELP ME SOLVE MY DILEMA. TH...

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