1999 Volkswagen Jetta Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 3%of 349 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta, 3% of the 349 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Struts (front) needed to be replaced at owners expense after warranty expired in spite of the fact that the problem was reported to the dealer at the time of delivery of the car (well within the warranty period). The report of problems was ignored by the dealer and not even recorded as a complaint until after the warranty had expired. When the dealer diagnosed the problem (after the warranty had expired) they indicated that the car must be immediately repaired for safety reasons. This safety problem existed beginning from the time of delivery. …”
NHTSA complaint #10073287, filed 2004-05, 20,000 miles“Major gas leak on recently purchased (used) 1999 Volkswagen Jetta, also needed repair to left front shock tower, causes and reasons for need of repair unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10014362, filed 2003-04, 98,433 miles“Would like to know if there is any recalls on my Jetta. I check engine light comes on. I took it to 4 repair shop and no one could find whats wrong with it. I've paid over 1200 on other repairs. What can I do . Thanks christina”
NHTSA complaint #10512634, filed 2013-05“We hit a light poll and a telephone poll. We hit the light poll front and center and the telephone poll on the driver's side front. We hit both going 40 miles per hour and the damage was so sever that the car was wrapped around the polls, enough to break though the sub-frame, tear off the axel of the drivers front, and push engine upwards breaking the engine mounts. The damage on the driver's side continues to the driver's door causing it to be very difficult to open the door so the injured can be removed from the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #766397, filed 2002-08“Vehicle hit a pot hole, causing the tire to go flat. Tire was changed, but the tire leaned inward into the vehicle. Results showed that the rear axle broke when taken vehicle to the dealer. Vehicle was repaired at consumer's expense.”
NHTSA complaint #10103812, filed 2004-12Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 6% |
| 2019 | 17 | 3% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 14 | 7% |
| 2014 | 9 | 2% |
| 2013 | 14 | 3% |
| 2012 | 10 | 2% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 13 | 2% |
| 2009 | 6 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 6 | 1% |
| 2002 | 10 | 1% |
| 2001 | 10 | 2% |
| 2000 | 10 | 2% |
| 1999 | 12 | 3% |
| 1998 | 9 | 5% |
| 1997 | 5 | 9% |
| 1995 | 11 | 5% |
| 1994 | 3 | 3% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 2 | 11% |
| 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 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology