2000 Volkswagen Jetta Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 5%of 439 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the equipment of the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta, 5% of the 439 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle is a tdi diesel -computer/engine - engine diagnosis light has come on - diagnosis ($85.00) gate on turbo charger does not operate properly. Was told could drive vehicle but performance may deteriorate. Engine light still comes on ocaaisionaly. Rear brakes seized and wore completely out - dealer refused any warranty - wrote v/w customer service - they refunded about 90% of my cost”
NHTSA complaint #10071335, filed 2004-01, 32,000 miles“I am 8 months pregnant driving with my one year old daughter in the car and was hit in the rear of my 2000 Jetta while stopped at a light. The women who hit me told me brake lights weren't on. Thankfully both the baby I am pregnant with and my 1 year old are ok but I had already brought my car in for this problem in 2004. Now the brake lights stay on constantly. Vw needs to address this problem before they kill me or my babies!!”
NHTSA complaint #10172019, filed 2006-10, 78,000 miles“My car has 58,000 miles on it and like many others on this site it has suffered problem after problem with each one getting more serious. I have replaced a mass air flow sensor,glove box,turbo parts,and some plastic clips on the arm rest. But, when the air conditioner, fuel gauge started acting up, and the fact that this car has stalled on us three or more times recently (while out driving),then safety becomes an issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10096068, filed 2004-10, 55,000 miles“While driving I heard a squealing noise coming from my A/C. Turned fan off and squealing stopped. Turned fan back on and squealing started again then something feel off my car and the A/C would not blow cold air. Just got back from firestone and they said that I need a new A/C clutch and compressor and it would cost $864.30. My car is not old enough and does not have enough miles for the clutch to fail and to need a new compressor.”
NHTSA complaint #10072665, filed 2004-05, 55,000 miles“I own a 2000 Volkswagen Jetta, the car has had numerous problems, I realize the car is old and was bought as is it still should maintain to properly run. …”
NHTSA complaint #10250024, filed 2008-11, 102,000 milesRelated recalls
- 02V244000Sep 12, 2002Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." child seat…Covers: Volkswagen Jetta 2000–2001, Cabrio 2000–2001, NEW Beetle 2000–2001 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10228180Dec 12, 2022Update model year applicability to include 2023.
- 10175799May 12, 2020Tool number added to table. Removal of Behr Flush Kit. VAS 6337/1A
- 10174476Apr 21, 2020Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- 10161215Jun 12, 2019Update vehicle metadata.
- 10159010Mar 27, 2019The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10159014Mar 22, 2019Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
- 10161475Nov 13, 2018Update vehicle metadata.
- 10149868Aug 20, 2018To include an additional model year applicability.
- 10157306Sep 19, 2017Update to model year applicability.
- 10157302Sep 14, 2017Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 23 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 2% |
| 2002 | 17 | 2% |
| 2001 | 19 | 3% |
| 2000 | 22 | 5% |
| 1999 | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 | 12 | 6% |
| 1997 | 4 | 7% |
| 1995 | 18 | 8% |
| 1994 | 26 | 22% |
| 1993 | 1 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta
121 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
77 complaintsElectrical system
60 complaintsBrakes
45 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsExterior lighting
34 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsSeats
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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