1999 Volkswagen Jetta Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 7%of 349 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,068miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta, 7% of the 349 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,068 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When parking against a concrete parking stop, if you pull the front tires all the way to the stop when you back out you just about pull the entire bumper off. This happened only a couple months after we bought the car. We pulled into the parking spot not thinking anything of it. We owned similar sized cars before. The grillwork pops out and snaps back in. We lost two of the three pieces of grillwork from not realizing that they do come out when you simply park your car. The first I mentioned the incident to the service tech he said I guess they don't have those parking stops in germany. …”
NHTSA complaint #10080544, filed 2004-07, 1,000 miles“When it rained the floor of the vehicle became wet. The owner took the vehicle to the dealer. They fixed it and told the owner there was no guarantee that the repair would resolve the problem. The vehicle was returned to the dealer because the floorboard continued to get wet when it rained. The dealer has not provided a permanent solution.”
NHTSA complaint #10073843, filed 2004-06, 20,000 miles“- the contact owns a 1999 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that there were two safety recalls 06v183000 and 99v251000. , one recall was for the brake lamp switch assemble and the other was for the b pillar mounting clips. The contact stated that the vehicle was in a crash while going 40 MPH the person that hit the contact's vehicle said that he hit him because the brake lights did not turn on, and then he fled the seen. The contact stated that a police report was taken, and a complaint made to the insurance company. …”
NHTSA complaint #10184239, filed 2007-03, 117,392 miles“Front bumper is way too low and scraps and gets caught on curbs. This can result in the whole front bumper coming off. The first time this happened the local dealership replaced it for free. Now they just say watch how you park. The trouble is, you cant's tell when you drive over a curb, only when backing out, does the bumper catch and pull off. This is a defect the manufacturer should fix, especially since I know my car was manufactured in mexico.”
NHTSA complaint #10203381, filed 2007-09“Front bumper separates from the vehicle when it touches a parking stop at low speed. Dealership personnel acknowledge that this has happened to many people but gave us no warning when we purchased the vehicle. The body shop we took it too, carriage auto body in margate, fl, believes the bumper is not manufactured and installed correctly and that it is not the fault of the driver.”
NHTSA complaint #728097, filed 2000-08Related recalls
- 99V251000Sep 17, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles do not comply with the head injury criterion requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant…Covers: Volkswagen Jetta 1999
- 99V022000Feb 5, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The sound absorbing mat attached to the inside of the b-pillar side trim panel could have been improperly installed…Covers: Volkswagen Jetta 1999, Golf 1999
Related service bulletins
- 10236426Sep 23, 2016Contacting the parts helpline
- 10095564Jun 7, 2016To update claim processing statement.
- 10121113Feb 3, 2016Document refers to Surface corrosion or corrosion perforation that can occur on various locations around the front wheel arch. It gives examples on where to check for repair…
- 10236448Feb 1, 2016Rear quarter panel corrosion.
- 10121111Feb 1, 2016The document refers to Corrosion being found where the rear bumper cover meets the quarter panel. It discusses how it can happen, and where to find warranty coverage to service…
- 10213835Jan 25, 2016Technical Bulletins.
- 10121088Jan 19, 2016Information on areas Surface corrosion or corrosion perforation can occur on various locations around the front wheel arch. Also gives examples of how to calculate cost to repair…
- 10122945May 21, 2015Technical Bulletin: Rear Quarter Panel Corrosion issues. This document has the Warranty documentation to inquire about coverage. It also has examples of instances calculating the…
- 10122913Apr 29, 2015Technical Bulletin: Rear Quarter Panel Corrosion issues. This document discusses causes, fault codes for servicing, and example claim forms for the servicing of the vehicle
- 10121263Mar 2, 2015Technical Bulletin (Rear Door Glass Inoperative issue diagnosis): The rear glass cannot be opened / closed, the rear glass may slide down into the door, or the rear glass motor…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 23 | 4% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 5 | 3% |
| 2014 | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 | 15 | 3% |
| 2012 | 7 | 1% |
| 2011 | 20 | 3% |
| 2010 | 19 | 2% |
| 2009 | 16 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 11 | 5% |
| 2006 | 23 | 4% |
| 2005 | 12 | 5% |
| 2004 | 8 | 3% |
| 2003 | 11 | 2% |
| 2002 | 19 | 3% |
| 2001 | 43 | 6% |
| 2000 | 20 | 5% |
| 1999 | 25 | 7% |
| 1998 | 14 | 7% |
| 1997 | 7 | 13% |
| 1996 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 10 | 5% |
| 1994 | 8 | 7% |
| 1993 | 1 | 6% |
| 1991 | 2 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 3 | 16% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1986 | 3 | 21% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
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 complaintsSeat belts
24 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSuspension
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology