2001 Volkswagen Jetta Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 2%of 668 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta, 2% of the 668 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,500 miles.
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.
“I have had nothing but issues with my 2001 Jetta. I have replaced all the wheel bearings and the front bearing twice. I have also had to replace the engine coils twice on this car. Now in the last 2-3 weeks the clear coat has started to peel off the car. The paint is not coming off just the clear coat. I called the vw care center and they ran me around having me take the car to a vw body shop, and having the service manager look at it and neither one of them could tell me why the clear coat was peeling. …”
NHTSA complaint #10166363, filed 2006-08, 95,000 miles“I purchased a new 2001 tdi Jetta. I have had three mass air sensors replaced, two of which were covered under my extended warrenty at approximately 37,000 miles, this last one was not. Vw refused to assist with the repair. Also, a dealer previously told me back in august 2002 that I needed $700.00 worth of glow plug sensors and glow plugs. I had them replace the sensor for $400.00. They did not have the glow plugs in stock. Incidently my car started every time this winter in the freezing cold. …”
NHTSA complaint #10016826, filed 2003-05, 100,500 miles“Starter problem. When starting the car most times will screech really loud. Led to the conclusion it is the starter from online forums of owners of same generation jettas. Seems to be a premature wear item. Car has under 130,000 miles and other cars of same age and mileage do not have this issue. Fell like there is a fault with the starter.”
NHTSA complaint #10945588, filed 2017-01, 126,000 miles“Car will stall at a 1/4 tank of gas when in motion. It will do this at any speed or on any road going uphill or down hill. Have put 3 new fuel pumps in changed the fuel pump solenoid and still have the problem. This has been going on for a year now.”
NHTSA complaint #10914295, filed 2016-10, 195,000 miles“2001 Jetta vr6 driver seat rocks because of broken gears. The dealer would not repair the seat free of charge because the vehicle was out of warranty. The dealer determined that there is a bad gear and it will cost over $700. To repair. The consumer considers this a safety issue and believes this may affect the proper operation of the side mounted air bags. The glove compartment also broke.”
NHTSA complaint #10141029, filed 2005-10, 48,080 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10239210Dec 8, 2014Quick Reference Update Guide
- 10253215Jun 4, 2014Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- 10253214Mar 8, 2014Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- 10239202Feb 25, 2014Quick Reference Update Guide
- 10239789Jan 24, 2014To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine…
- 10240605Oct 15, 2013P0102, P1128, P1296 - WA front oxygen sensor faults
- 10240597Sep 18, 20131999-2002 Jetta, Golf and GTI with VR6 Engine Update ECM Software for Catalytic Converter Monitoring System.
- 10238960Apr 8, 2013To clear static ECM fault P1250 ?Fuel Level Too Low?, add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at least 10 miles. Simply adding fuel without completing a road test may not…
- 10238959Apr 8, 2013To clear static ECM fault P1250 ?Fuel Level Too Low?, add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at least 10 miles. Simply adding fuel without completing a road test may not…
- 10253213Feb 14, 2011Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 33% |
| 2025 | 6 | 19% |
| 2024 | 6 | 13% |
| 2023 | 10 | 23% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 11 | 15% |
| 2020 | 13 | 24% |
| 2019 | 95 | 17% |
| 2018 | 9 | 28% |
| 2017 | 25 | 16% |
| 2016 | 36 | 22% |
| 2015 | 34 | 18% |
| 2014 | 72 | 19% |
| 2013 | 98 | 19% |
| 2012 | 107 | 21% |
| 2011 | 67 | 11% |
| 2010 | 46 | 5% |
| 2009 | 35 | 4% |
| 2008 | 14 | 7% |
| 2007 | 8 | 4% |
| 2006 | 16 | 3% |
| 2005 | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 2% |
| 2002 | 10 | 1% |
| 2001 | 14 | 2% |
| 2000 | 21 | 5% |
| 1999 | 17 | 5% |
| 1998 | 10 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
117 complaintsEngine cooling
109 complaintsAir bags
97 complaintsExterior lighting
80 complaintsBrakes
77 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
71 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
62 complaintsBody and structure
43 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsSeats
27 complaintsEquipment
19 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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