1999 Volkswagen Jetta Interior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 349 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the interior lighting of the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta, 1% of the 349 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving 40 MPH at night right headlight flickered. Then, both headlights went out. At the same time all dashboard lights went out. Dealer determined wiring leading to headlights had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8010680, filed 2002-05“Vehicle experienced several recalls/ and several problems: dome light, vanity mirrors, emissions problems, etc... The consumer experienced the following problems with: the interior dome lights, interior trim had come loose on the passenger side, the passenger vanity mirror light did not shut off, the cup holder was jammed and had broken, the driver window sounded as if air was coming in the vehicle, the glove compartment hinges had broken, the air bag light would come on when the radio was turned off, the sensors never seemed to work, the oil dipstick had given abnormal readings(showing low…”
NHTSA complaint #10022531, filed 2003-06Interior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
81 complaintsEngine cooling
78 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
26 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsSeat belts
24 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsFuel system
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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