Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Volkswagen Jetta has 11 NHTSA brakes complaints and 2 brakes-related recalls.
11
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
20E064000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 200...
07E023000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | A4 VW BEW TDI BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE updated part# 1J0 612 041 FD VW part numbers 1J0 612 041 N ... |
| Apr 29, 2013 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | I PURCHASED MY CAR BACK IN OCTOBER 2013. WHEN I PURCHASED MY CAR, THE MECHANIC SAID THAT HE REPLACED... |
| Mar 23, 2008 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | I AM WRITING THIS FOR MY GIRLFRIEND. SHE HAS A 2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI (DIESEL). HER BRAKE PEDAL H... |
| Dec 15, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT | INTERMITTENTLY ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON - AT TIMES FOR MINUTES, OTHER TIMES HOURS, EVEN DAYS;... |
| Jul 23, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | THERE IS A FAILURE WITH THE COMPUTER SYSTEM IN THE CAR CAUSING THE CAR TO BREAK EVEN THOUGH FOOT IS ... |
| Jan 26, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN INTO THE PARKING LOT, I BRAKED BUT THE VEHICLE DIDN'T SLOW DOWN, AND I HIT ... |
| Sep 25, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLI WITH 9200 MILES. APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK AFTER OWNI... |
| Oct 26, 2004 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAI... |
| Jun 8, 2004 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | RECIEVED THE CAR WITH 9 MILES THE ROTORS WERE WARPED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. AROUND ... |
| Apr 11, 2004 | PARKING BRAKE | PARKED CAR ON RELATIVELY FLAT DRIVEWAY (MAYBE 3 DEGREE GRADE). DID NOT PUT CAR IN GEAR BUT DID ENGA... |
| Mar 9, 2004 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | PURCHASED 2004 VW JETTA GLI ON 3/5/04 WITH DELIVERY ON 3/7/04. CAR HAD 41 MILES AT DELIVERY. BY MOND... |