2000 Volkswagen Jetta Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Jetta years
- Far more complaints than other years 11th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 439 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta. That ranks 11th out of 32 Jetta model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (121 complaints, 28%), typically at around 61,500 miles. Complaints mention 27 crashes, 14 fires, 35 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 6 defect investigations involving it.
- 439owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 6NHTSA investigations
- 27complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Volkswagen Jetta problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 121 | 28% | 61,500 | “mass air” (14%) | $1,800 |
| Visibility problems | 77 | 18% | 43,000 | “window fell” (23%) | $680 |
| Electrical System problems | 60 | 14% | 49,513 | “ignition coil” (13%) | — |
| Air Bags | 41 | 9% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 41 | 9% | 45,403 | — | — |
| Power Train | 37 | 8% | 51,203 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 34 | 8% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 22 | 5% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 20 | 5% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 20 | 5% | 53,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 17 | 4% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 4% | 81,373 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 13 | 3% | 55,910 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 10 | 2% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 10 | 2% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 2% | 166,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 8 | 2% | 89,250 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 2% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 1% | 76,869 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 1% | 170,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 3 | 1% | 98,361 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 1% | 55,250 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | 22,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | 194,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Volkswagen Jetta recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: 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.
Risk: The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Fix: 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.
Exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch
Problem: 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.
Risk: This may result in intermittent or inoperative turn signal and hazard flasher function.
Fix: 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.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction.
Risk: If this happens, the brake lights could become inoperative, or come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Problem: 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.
Risk: These vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brake light switch failure (RQ06004) — opened Feb 28, 2006, closed Aug 7, 2006, led to recall 06V183000.
- Engine stalling (DP05004) — opened Aug 11, 2005, closed Dec 8, 2005.
- Turn signal/hazard flasher failure (PE04073) — opened Oct 19, 2004, closed Dec 16, 2004, led to recall 04V584000.
- Brake light switch (RQ03010) — opened Dec 17, 2003, closed Mar 1, 2004, led to recall 04V096000.
- Fuel tank puncture (EA00028) — opened Dec 28, 2000, closed Jan 29, 2002, led to recall 02V026000.
- Fuel tank puncture (PE00033) — opened Aug 10, 2000, closed Dec 28, 2000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2000 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving with the front driverâs side seat heater activated, the seat became extremely hot. The contact started smelling a burning odor coming from the seat. The contact felt a hole in the seat, which burned the contact's…
I purchased this vehicle recently and have noticed a distinct diesel smell when idling or driving at low speeds. Smells strong like leaking diesel fuel. The car idles very rough and sometimes stalls when coming to a stop. There is a very bad odor whenever i enter the vehicle. I am concerned that…
Vehicle completely stalls for several seconds sporadically whenever the fuel guage reads 3/8 or less. Both my vw car do the exact same thing. It is common knowledge this occurs with most vw cars. Extremely unsafe and should be recalled.
My vehicle kept over heating urns out it was the cooling system i had to replace the water pump and i had to replace the timing belt and radiator..
2000 volkswagen jetta. Consumer writes in regards to engine and warning lights coming on. *ld the consumer stated the day after purchasing the vehicle the engine, abs, and traction control lights, illuminated. The dealer offered to repair the vehicle if the consumer bought the parts. The consumer…
Other Volkswagen Jetta years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Jetta | 6 | 1 |
| 2025 Jetta | 30 | 2 |
| 2024 Jetta | 45 | 0 |
| 2023 Jetta | 43 | 0 |
| 2022 Jetta | 43 | 1 |
| 2021 Jetta | 69 | 4 |
| 2020 Jetta | 54 | 6 |
| 2019 Jetta | 549 | 11 |
| 2018 Jetta | 31 | 2 |
| 2017 Jetta | 160 | 6 |
| 2016 Jetta | 161 | 4 |
| 2015 Jetta | 194 | 7 |
| 2014 Jetta | 387 | 4 |
| 2013 Jetta | 517 | 4 |
| 2012 Jetta | 500 | 5 |
| 2011 Jetta | 607 | 7 |
| 2010 Jetta | 852 | 4 |
| 2009 Jetta | 889 | 6 |
| 2008 Jetta | 188 | 4 |
| 2007 Jetta | 201 | 4 |
| 2006 Jetta | 580 | 4 |
| 2005 Jetta | 248 | 4 |
| 2004 Jetta | 231 | 2 |
| 2003 Jetta | 456 | 2 |
| 2002 Jetta | 702 | 5 |
| 2001 Jetta | 668 | 6 |
| 2000 | 439 | 4 |
| 1999 Jetta | 349 | 6 |
| 1998 Jetta | 192 | 2 |
| 1997 Jetta | 54 | 1 |
| 1996 Jetta | 31 | 1 |
| 1995 Jetta | 220 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, visibility, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 121 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Jetta model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.