2000 Volkswagen Jetta
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine and engine cooling is the leading concern among 451 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 11th highest complaint count among 26 Jetta model years with reports.
Of the 2000 reports, 27 involved a crash and 15 involved a fire. 35 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Engine and engine cooling, engineMar 7, 2014
The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
Campaign 14E007000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, brake lights, switchMay 24, 2006
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.
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.
Campaign 06V183000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, hazard flashing warning lights, switchDec 16, 2004
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.
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.
Campaign 04V584000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, brake lights, switchFeb 20, 2004
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.
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.
Campaign 04V096000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, owners/service/other manualSep 12, 2002
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.
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.
Campaign 02V244000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: power train
37 reports, newest first. Show all
Power train, Feb 12, 2001
SECOND QUESTIONNAIRE COMPLETED, SEE ODI ID #737218... NO RESPONSE OR ACTION TO DATE 02/12/2000. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK
Power train, Jan 26, 2001
WHILE DRIVING COULD HEAR NOISE COMING FROM BOTTOM OF VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED TRANSMISSION. THEN AGAIN THE, REVERSE WAS NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME, AND TWO TRANSMISSIONS HAD BEEN REPLACED.*AK
Power train, Other or unspecified, Jan 8, 2001
WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST INTO 2ND GEAR, TRANSMISSION GRINDS, 1ST,2ND,& 3RD GEAR SINCRO'S HAVE BEEN REPLACED W/ ONLY 5000 MILES ON NEW CAR. STILL SHIFTS HARD INTO 2ND GEAR & SOMETIMES WILL NOT SHIFT AT ALL INTO 2ND GEAR. APPERANTLY VOLKSWAGEN IS NOW SAYING THAT SYNTHETIC TRANSMITION FLUID IS GOING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. DASH INDICATOR LIGHTS WILL SOMETIMES GO BRIGHT AND THEN DIM, MAKES IT HARD TO SEE INSTURMENT PANEL AT NIGHT*AK
Power train, Jan 3, 2001
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 70 MPH TRANSMISSION SHIFTED DOWN TO 20 MPH. THEN, CONSUMER HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF ROAD, AND TURN OFF ENGINE. THEN, IT RESTARTED AND WORKED AGAIN . THIS CAUSED ROAD RAGE DUE TO DECELERATION OF TRANSMISSION. *AK
Power train, Dec 3, 2000
TWO TRANSMISSION MOUNT BOLTS HAVE SNAPPED OFF & BEEN REPLACED TO DATE, REASON UNKNOWN? *AK
Power train, Aug 25, 2000
TRANSMISSION GRINDS WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEARS. THE PROBLEM IS NEITHER SPEED OR RPM DEPENDENT.
Power train, Visibility, Jul 28, 2000
THIS IS A BRAND NEW CAR. A PERSON SHOULD NOT BE EXPECTED TO ACCEPT WHATEVER PROBLEMS. DEALER WISHES TO DELIVER. A PERSON PURCHASES A NEW CAR SO THAT THEY WON'T HAVE THESE KIND OF PROBLEMS. I FIND IT UNACCEPTABLE THAT MY NEW CAR HAS ALREADY NEEDED A NEW REAR WINDOW AND NOW A NEW TRANSMISSION. MY FAMILY ARE PAST VOLKSWAGON OWNERS AND I HAD CONVINCED TWO OF MY FRIENDS TO BY NEW JETTAS. I EXPECT A NEW CAR...BECAUSE I AM PAYING FOR ONE!*AK
Power train, Jul 27, 2000
AT 35MPH W/AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON GLX MODEL, MAKE A VIBRATING NOISE THAT DISSAPEARS AT HIGHER SPEED. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPLACED, BUT NOISE STARTED AGAIN IN A SHORT TIME. FACTORY HAS NOT EMITTED A NOTIFICATION YET.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Jul 21, 2000
VEHICLE WAS LEAKING WATER COOLANT AND VEHICLE WAS AT DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC REPLACED THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION TWICE.*AK
Steering, Power train, Jul 6, 2000
SECOND TRANSMISSION FAILURE FOR THIS CAR, UNSURE IF THE DEALER IN FACT REPLACED ORIGIONAL. ALSO HAVE NOTICED SPEEDOMETER MAKING A CLICKING SOUND AT ALL SPEEDS
Power train, Jul 6, 2000
FIRST FAILURE WHILE GETTING ON FREEWAY. DEALER SERVICE HAD CAR FOR 38 DAYS, 2 OR 3 REBUILD ATTEMPTS BEFORE TELLING ME A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED. PROBLEM WAS IN REVERSE GEAR, SAID OUTPUT SHAFT WAS BENT. TWO MONTHS LATER THE TRANSMISSION SUFFERED ANOTHER FAILURE OF THE SAME TYPE WHILE ON VACATION IN SAN FRANSISCO. DEALER IS TELLING ME USER ABUSE, I KNOW OF 6 OTHER 1999 AND 2000 JETTA'S THAT HAVE HAD MANULE TRANSMISSION FAILURES
Power train, Nov 15, 1999
AFTER COMING TO A STOP AT A LIGHT AND APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR, VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY TRANSMISSION. DEALER HAS VEHICLE NOW. *AK