2001 Volkswagen Jetta
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 677 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 4th highest complaint count among 26 Jetta model years with reports.
Of the 2001 reports, 41 involved a crash and 12 involved a fire. 51 people were injured and 1 person 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, switchFeb 20, 2007
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
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 APRIL 27, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL STAGGERED MAILINGS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 21, 2007. 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 07V063000 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
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipJan 31, 2002
ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, SHORT CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS).
THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS CONTROL UNIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 8, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Campaign 02V031000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: hydraulic
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Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 21, 2004
REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE BADLY WORN AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AT 23440 MILES. REAR SHOES WERE REPLACED AT AN INDEPENDENT GARAGE AS VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Seats, Equipment, Apr 6, 2004
SINCE I HAVE HAD MY JETTA I HAVE HAD TO KEEP OIL IN THE TRUNK BECAUSE THE CAR BURNS OIL, I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT IS NORMAL FOR A CAR TO USE THAT MUCH OIL, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKE SWITCH REPLACED, THE ARM REST LATCH REPLACED, CD PLAYER REPLACED TWICE, MY PASSENGER REAR BRAKE LIGHTS BURN OUT REGULARLY (ONLY PASSENGER SIDE), MY KEY IN THE IGNITION ALARM AND LIGHTS LEFT ON ALARM TURNED AND STAYED ON EVERYTIME I DROVE MY CAR. THE DEALER'S SOLUTION TO ALL THESE PROBLEMS WAS TO DOWNGRADE MY CAR AND BUY A VW BEETLE. I PURCHASED A 2002 USED BEETLE - DEALER ALLOWED ME TAKE CAR AND PROMISED TO FIX ANYTHING ON THE FOLLOWING MONDAY. THERE WAS A LIGHT ON THE DASH THAT WAS LIT UP CALLED EPC - I ASKED THE DEALER WHAT THE LIGHT WAS FOR AND THEY SAID THAT THE ALIGNMENT NEEDED TO BE ADJUSTED NO BIG DEAL THEY WOULD FIX IT WHEN I RETURNED ON MONDAY. I DROVE THE CAR OFF THE LOT GOT ABOUT 20 MILES FOR THE DEALERSHIP AND THE CAR DIED ON THE FREEWAY!!!!! WHILE WAITING FOR THE TOW TRUCK I READ IN THE CAR MANUAL THAT EPC STOOD FOR ELECTRIC POWER CONTROL - IT SAID IF THIS LIGHT GOES ON DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE - TOW TO DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY - AFTER THAT I MARCHED RIGHT BACK TO THE DEALER AND GOT MY JETTA BACK - HOWEVER I STILL HAVE ALL OF THE ABOVE PROBLEMS AND FEW TO ADD TO THE LIST DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC WINDOW, NOISY BRAKES WHEN IN REVERSE EVEN AFTER BRAKES WERE REPLACED. I CAN'T WAIT TO TURN THE PIECE OF @#$%# IN TO THE DEALER WHEN MY LEASE IS UP AND WALK AWAY - I JUST FEEL SORRY FOR THE FOOL THEY TURN AROUND AND SELL IT TO! *LA
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 15, 2004
READ BRAKE PADS WORE OUT PREMATURLEY. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE AND NOTIFIED THEM OF THAT WE HEARD GRINDING AND BOISE IN THE REAR, THEY WERE QUITE SURPRISED. THIS RESULTED IN $283.05 IN PARTS AND LABOR TO REPLACE THE PADS.*AK PARTS 1J0-615-601-C (2) AND 160-698-451-D (1)
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 3, 2004
VIBRATION AND GRINDING WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE REAR BRAKE PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE ROTORS. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 28, 2004
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A REAR BRAKE PROBLEM. CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS METAL TO METAL GRINDING OF THE BRAKES. PADS AND ROTORS WERE COMPLETELY WORN OUT. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 22, 2004
AFTER ONLY 20,000 MILES ON MY 2001 JETTA, A LOUD GRINDING NOISE BEGAN FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT, AND NO SQUEEL PRIOR TO THE GRINDING. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE DEALER, THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE REAR PADS AND ROTORS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED, AT A COST OF $375. THEY SEEM TO WANT TO BLAME IT ON ME USING THE BRAKES TOO MUCH. THIS IS RIDICULOUS. I ALSO OWN A TOYOTA WITH 75,000 MILES ON IT. THE BRAKES ON IT ARE STILL THE ORIGINAL.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 21, 2004
REAR BRAKES HAVE WORN TO NOTHING AFTER ONLY 20K MILES. ROTARS ARE NOW RUINED. NO WARNING WAS GIVEN. DEALER SAID THAT ONLY THE FRONT BRAKES HAVE A WARNING LIGHT. WHY WOULDN'T THE REAR BRAKES HAVE A WARNING SYSTEM IF THEY WEAR OUT MORE QUICKLY THAN THE FRONT?*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 2, 2004
LAST YEAR I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER BECUASE MY BRAKES WERE GRINDING. THEY COULD FIND NO ISSUES. TODAY I TOOK THE CAR FOR A RECALL SERVICE ON MY IGNITION COIL, AND THEY TELL ME MY REAR BRAKES ARE BAD AND NEED TO BE FIXED. SO I GOT IT DONE. PROBLEM IS, I ONLY HAVE 20,000 MILES ON THE CAR. I HAVE HAD IT SINCE AUGUST OF 2000 AND I DO NOT DRIVE VERY FAR IN A YEAR.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 3, 2003
BESIDES HAVING MANY, MANY, MANY PROBLEMS WITH MY VW JETTA, I HAVE FOUND THE ABSOLUTE BIGGEST ONE. WHILE DRIVING FOR A WHILE...SAY 45 MINUTES OR SO DEPENDING ON THE DAY...THE REAR BRAKES LOCK UP AND STAY ON WHILE STILL DRIVING. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE SEPARATE TIMES TO HAVE THIS FIXED AND THEY SAY THEY CAN'T GET IT TO DEMONSTRATE THE PROBLEM ON THEIR LAME 10 MILE TEST DRIVE AND HAS YET TO REMAIN FIXED. THEY ALSO TRIED TO MAKE ME FIX SOME OTHER MEANINGLESS PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR UNDER THE GUISE OF FIXING THE BRAKES WHICH I DID NOT AGREE TO. I NO LONGER FEEL SAFE IN THE CAR AND REFUSE TO DRIVE IT. *NLM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 17, 2003
RECENTLY, MY ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. UPON DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION BY VOLKSWAGEN (VW), I WAS TOLD THAT ABS CONTROL UNIT WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. WHEN I INFORMED THEM THAT I HAD RESEARCHED THIS AND DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A NATIONAL RECALL ON THE '01 JETTA ABS CONTROL UNIT, I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS TRUE, BUT IN FACT MY PARTICULAR UNIT, AS DISCERNED BY THEIR DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION, DID NOT QUALIFY FOR RECALL. I WAS OFFERED A 50/50 SPLIT ON PARTS AND LABOR BY THE DEALERSHIP B/C THE CAR IS ONLY SEVERAL MONTHS OUT OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD. OF COURSE, AFTER TURNING BLUE IN THE FACE TRYING TO EXPLAIN MY DILEMMA TO THE VW CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPT (THAT'S A REAL JOKE; THEY DID NOTHING FOR ME), I WAS LEFT W/NO CHOICE BUT TO ACCEPT THEIR OFFER, AS THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE AND NEEDED TO BE ADDRESSED. CLEARLY, MY PARTICULAR UNIT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ON THE RECALL LIST B/C IT WAS FAULTY AND REARED IT'S UGLY HEAD ONLY 3.5 MONTHS OUTSIDE OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD. IT'S A REAL SHAME THAT VW IS MORE CONCERNED W/TAKING A CUSTOMER FOR ALL HE/SHE IS WORTH ONE TIME AROUND W/OUT ANY REGARD TO MAINTAINING TRUE CUSTOMER RELATIONS FOR THE LONG RUN. THE ONLY SATISFACTION I COULD HAVE AT THIS POINT WOULD BE A FULL REFUND ON THE LABOR/PARTS CHARGES FOR THIS REPAIR. TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS PROBLEM, AND ACKNOWLEDGING THE UNDOUBTEDLY MYRIAD OTHER CUSTOMERS AFFECTED WHO ALSO DID NOT "QUALIFY" FOR RECALL, SHOULD BE VW'S STANCE. CORPORATIONS IN THIS COUNTRY HAVE RUN AMOK AND THE CONSUMER IS PAYING-$25000 IN MY CASE, AND A HOST OF PROBLEMS RANGING FROM PAINT ISSUES TO THE CURRENT ISSUE. THIS WAS MY FIRST NEW CAR AND I WAS VERY EXCITED ABOUT PURCHASING IT. VW HAS LEFT ME FEELING VIOLATED AND PLAYED FOR A FOOL. *LA
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 15, 2003, crash
"WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED FROM A COLD START POSITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP, WHICH RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK *SCC. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AS A RESULT OF THE VEHICLE NOT STOPPING. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 10, 2003
THE CONSUMER STATED THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN RECTIFIED. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 25, 2003
CONSUMER NOTICED A GRINDING SOUND WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKES AT 30-35 MPH FROM REAR AND FRONT OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY TECHNICIAN, CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 22, 2003
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH ABS AS STATED IN RECALL 02 V 031 000, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 20, 2003
I HAVE JUST PURCHASED A 2001 VW JETTA. IN THE LAST MONTH SINCE I HAVE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD BOH OF THE REAR BRAKES FAILED SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL PADS AND CALIPERS ON THE REAR BRAKES. THEY WERE BOTH DEFECTIVE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. I AM VERY DISAPOINTED IN THE QUALITY OF THIS VEHICLE. I DONT KNOW IF THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM BUT I THOUGHT I WOULD REPORT IT AND FIND OUT SOME MORE INFORMATION ON THE SUBJECT. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 15, 2003
PROBLEMS WITH 2001 JETTA BRAKE SYSTEM.*MR REAR BRAKE FAILURE CALLED FOR REPLACEMENT OF ROTORS, CALIPERS AND REQUIRED A COMPLETE BRAKE SYSTEM FLUSH. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED AS TO WHY THE ABS WARNING LIGHT DID NOT ACTIVATE. *PH *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 4, 2003
AT APPR 30,000 MY D/S REAR BRAKES LOCKED UNTIL THE PAD WAS GONE. THE VEHICLE OPERATION DID NOT CHANGE. UPON HEARING A METAL TO METAL NOISE I DROVE IMMEDIATELY TO MY DEALER. I REPLACED THE REARPAD AND DECLINED REPLACING THE ROTOR AS IT DID NOT HAVE ANY GROOVING. I HAVE NAD AN AN OCCASION WERE MY ABS DID NOT KICK IN AND ONE WERE THE ABS WAS ACTIVATED UPON REGULAR BRAKING. THIS IS VW #3 AND LAST VW FOR ME. THIS ALONG W/ HAVING AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAT RESULTED IN A NEW COMPUTER, NEW WIREING HARNESS AND 2 NEW SETS OF GLOW PLUGS IS UNACCEPTABLE. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 8, 2003
SEE SIMILAR COMPLAINT #8000894 REAR BRAKES WORE TO BARE METAL WITH NO WARNING AT 2500 MILES. NO AUDIBLE WARNING, AND THE PRIOR SERVICE AT 2000 MILES REVEALED NO IMMINENT WEAR PROBLEM. SEEMS TO BE COMMON PROBLEM BASED ON WEB SEARCHES ON THIS PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS MADE UNSAFE BY THIS AGGRESSIVE BRAKE WEAR AND REDUCED STOPPING ABILITY. WOULD LIKE TO SEE VW ADD SOME SORT OF WARNING DEVICE. LACK OF WARNING LEAD TO ROTOR DAMAGE AND REPLACEMENT (UNNECESSARY EXPENSE).*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 5, 2003
NAR 06/05/2003 *MR THE CONSUMER HAS HAD ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR ROTORS AND BRAKES PADS ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS. * CB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, May 22, 2003
THE GEAR WAS HARD TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK AND THE BRAKE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical system, May 7, 2003
MY 2001 VW JETTA JUST ROLLED 30000 ON THE ODOMETER. I HAVE HEARD THAT THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE PADS ON THE REAR OF THE CAR. I HAD TO PAY $350 TO GET THE PADS REPLACED AND GET THE ROTORS REFINISHED. I DON'T DRIVE THE CAR UNUSUALLY HARD AND DID NOT EXPECT THE BRAKES TO GO SO QUICKLY. ALSO, THIS PAST WINTER, ALL OF THE SPARK PLUGS WERE SHOT. THIS NOT SURPRISINGLY OCCURRED RIGHT AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS LITTLE PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR SINCE I BOUGHT IT. I AM LEANING TOWARD NEVER LOOKING TO PURCHASE A VOLKSWAGEN AGAIN. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Equipment, Apr 5, 2003
BACK BRAKES AND ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED ON MY 2001 JETTA GLX V6 WHICH WAS PURCHASED 08/01. I ONLY HAD 23,000 MILES ON THE CAR! AT MY 20,000 MILE SERVICE NO PROBLEMS WERE MENTIONED. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON TOO. I HAD TO HAVE MY O2 SENSOR REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE WARRANTY DID NOT COVER THE BRAKES. I DO NOT RIDE THE BRAKES. 1 MONTH AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR I NOTICED THAT WHEN I START IT IN THE MORNING IT MAKES A SOUND LIKE AND OLD JUNKY CAR WOULD. I HAD IT TO THE DEALER TWICE FOR THIS AND THEY SAID ITS NOTHING AND THAT'S THE WAY A V6 SOUNDS! IT ONLY DOES IT ON THE FIRST START OF THE DAY. I AM AFRAID IT WILL END UP BEING SOME VERY EXPENSIVE PROBLEM IN THE FUTURE. 9 MONTHS AFTER I HAD THE CAR THE ARM REST CAME APART AND HAD TO BE FIXED UNDER WARRANTY. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER VOLKSWAGEN AGAIN AND I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THEM TO MY FRIENDS WHO ARE MD'S AND RN'S AND CAN AFFORD NICE CARS. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 14, 2003
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA KNOWS ABOUT A BRAKE PROBLEM WITH 2001 JETTA'S. THEY ARE SOFT BRAKE PADS, WEARING OUT BEFORE IT'S TIME WITH NO INDICATION WHAT SO EVER. THE BRAKES GRIND INTO THE ROTORS, WHICH NEED TO BE REPLACED. VW HAS REPLACED BOTH PADS AND BRAKES WITH SOME CUSTOMERS (OUTSIDE OF THE WARRANTY PROBLEM) BUT CONTINUES TO DENY IT IN OTHERS - SUCH AS MYSELF. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 29, 2002
@ 20000 MILES DESERT VW PERFORMED WARRENTY SERVICE (5 WEEKS AGO) WHICH INCLUDED A COMPLETE BREAK INSPECTION. AT THE TIME NO PROBLEM WAS SEEN. @ 22000 MILES BOTH PADS ON THE BACK WERE TOTALLY GONE. I UNDERSTAND VW USED A THINNER PAD ON THE 2001 JETTA'S. THIS WAS TO CUT DOWN ON NOISE NOTED ON THE 2000 MODELS IN 2002 VW WENT BACK TO THE OLD PADS. I CONTACTED VW OF AMERICA, AND DESERT VW. BOTH TOLD ME CHANGING THE BACK BRAKES @ 22000 MILES WAS NORMAL. HOW WAS MY PADS BEING WORN DOWN TO NOTHING MISSED AT 20000? @ 22000 I'M DOING A BRAKE JOB ON THE BACK BRAKES ONLY? IT WOULD SEEM THAT BRAKES, (ON THE BACK), SHOULD LAST 2 TO 1 FROM THE FRONT. THE SHOP THAT DID THE REPAIR SAID HE HAS NEVER ENCOUNTED THIS BEFORE AND THIS SHOP HANDLES IMPORTS ONLY. PLEASE CONTACT ME AND I WILL FORWARD ALL INFORMATION TO YOUR OFFICE. I FEEL THIS IS UNSAFE, COSTLY AND CAN BE CORRECTED. DT
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 17, 2002
HAD PROBLEMS PRIOR WITH BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATING WHEN DEPRESSED SLIGHTLY AND ALSO DURING TURNS WITH LOSS OF BRAKE POWER. ABS SYSTEM REPLACED BY LOCAL DEALER. HAD AN INCIDENT AFTER REPLACEMENT. GOING DOWN A HILL AT 45 MPH WITH A RIGHT BEND, APPLIED BRAKES. SAME VIBRATION IN BRAKE PEDAL, NO BRAKING POWER AND STEERING KICKED CAR SHARPLY TO LEFT AND ENDED UP OFF THE ROAD. THEN EVERYTHING SEEMED TO WORK AGAIN BUT STILL EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS CAR GOING IN FOR MORE SERVICE YET AGAIN. DT