2001 Volkswagen Jetta Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 4%of 668 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the seats of the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta, 4% of the 668 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“A large spring fell from under the front passenger seat for no apparent reason. Vw service stated the spring held the seat to the rail and was an exteme safety hazard; if involved in an accident the seat would come loose from the rail. Vw stated since our car was out of warrenty they could not fix it on their costs (2001 volkswagon Jetta). This is a very expensive repair, and since it is such an extreme safety hazard I feel vw should take this responsibility. The exact same spring has come loose from my sons 2001 Jetta as well. This indicates to us that this is not an isolated situation.”
NHTSA complaint #10102313, filed 2004-12, 71,000 miles“Seat heater in vw Jetta '01 became very hot (like burning cigarette on buttocks) on two different days - and finally stop working. Per the dealer the element did short out - has discolored fabric - and is now being replaced to the tune of $275 -- the cover would cost an extra $350+ which I passed on replacing.”
NHTSA complaint #10185020, filed 2007-03, 93,000 miles“The consumer noticed that the driver's seat had become unusually hotter than normal. This caused the consumer to sustain minor injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The dealer wanted a non refundable fee to diagnose the problem so the consumer did not take it in for service. The driver's seat had a faint burning smell.”
NHTSA complaint #10099346, filed 2004-12, 36,000 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 miles“A 2001 vw Jetta has an issue with a metal spring that is part of the front passenger seat. The spring separates from the mechanism that keeps the seat from sliding forward. There is no specific reason the spring becomes loose from the car seat and one would never know if the spring is not attached, it could cause major harm to the driver and passenger in the event of an accident. The seat remains locked in a position, but if the car is involved in an accident, the seat could slide forward, causing injury. …”
NHTSA complaint #10144080, filed 2005-11, 49,000 milesSeats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 8 | 4% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3 | 0% |
| 2009 | 9 | 1% |
| 2008 | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 | 11 | 5% |
| 2006 | 25 | 4% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 22 | 10% |
| 2003 | 100 | 22% |
| 2002 | 101 | 14% |
| 2001 | 27 | 4% |
| 2000 | 17 | 4% |
| 1999 | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1994 | 6 | 5% |
| 1993 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
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 complaintsEquipment
19 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
18 complaintsOther or unknown
14 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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