CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Volkswagen Jetta has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 668 complaints with NHTSA, including 40 crashes, 12 fires, 47 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (122 reports).
2001 Volkswagen Jetta recalls
Most common 2001 Volkswagen Jetta problems
Problem areas named in the 668 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 122 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 114 |
| Air Bags | 103 |
| Exterior Lighting | 90 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 78 |
| Visibility | 70 |
| Power Train | 64 |
| Structure | 43 |
| Seats | 27 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 19 |
What owners report
2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. CONSUMER STATED THAT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING AUTO ACCIDENT. *LD THE CONSUMER WAS SEVERELY INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *JS
TAKATA RECALL -THE VEHICLE
THE CHANGE IN GEARS FEELS ROUGH. IT SEEMS AS IF THE GEARS ARE SKIPPING OR BEING FORCED. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND I WENT TO ACCELERATE THE GAS PEDAL PRESSED DOWN BUT THE CAR DID NOT ACCELERATE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STARTED FLASHING. WHEN ACCELERATING THE CARS FEELS AS IF IT IS STRUGGLING.
I WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD LIKE 35 OR 40 MPH AND ALL THE SUDDEN THE PASSENGER'S AIRBAG EXPLODED,, THE ONE FROM THE SEAT AND THE CURTAIN AIRBAG ONE ... I ALMOST WENT DOWN OUT OF THE ROAD ... IT GOT ME BY SURPRISE
MY ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND I DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET IT TO TURN OFF. MY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET IT OFF. I HAVE BOUGHT A NEW COIL PACK AND SPARK PLUGS AND SPARK PLUG WIRES AND NOW MY CHECK ENGINE HAS CAME BACK ON.PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS CAR.THANKS.GOD BLESS U.
2001 Volkswagen Jetta questions
Does the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta?
Based on 668 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (122), Engine And Engine Cooling (114), Air Bags (103).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Volkswagen Jetta has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.