2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

862

Owner Complaints

44 Crashes 15 Fires 1 Death

7

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

4

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

The 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA has received a total of 862 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagssidewindow (58 complaints), Electrical Systemignition (48 complaints), and Electrical System (46 complaints).

Recalls for the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, potentially affecting up to 2,823,376 vehicles.

Recall 14E007000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

| 50 vehicles affected

Defect: The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold...

Consequence: A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.

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Recall 07V063000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

| 1,002,000 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.

Consequence: THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL STAGGERED MAILINGS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 21, 2007. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF...

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Recall 06V183000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

| 646,246 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND CRUISE CONTROLS, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY DURING SAFETY RECALLS 03V-265 OR 04V-096.

Consequence: THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 27, 2006. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT...

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Recall 04V584000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH

| 410,000 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HAZARD SWITCH AND FLASHER SYSTEM FUNCTION MAY DEGRADE OVER TIME BECAUSE OF DISTORTION AND MATERIAL TRANSFER OF THE CONTACTS OF CERTAIN HAZARD SWITCH RELAYS WHICH OCCURS DUE TO SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASED ELECTRICAL CURRENT LOAD FROM HIGHER WATTAGE TURN SIGNAL BULBS.

Consequence: THIS MAY RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD FLASHER FUNCTION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH/RELAY KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

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Recall 04V096000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

| 377,130 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION.

Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR COME ON AND STAY ON, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.

Remedy: THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY 06V-183. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD A REMEDY PERFORMED UNDER THIS RECALL SHOULD RETURN TO THEIR DEALER FOR THE REDESIGNED REMEDY. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

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Recall 02V244000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

| 332,950 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGES INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE'S REAR SEATS MUST BE IDENTIFIED BY MARKINGS, AND THEIR LOCATION AND USE BE DESCRIBED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL.

Consequence: THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT MARKED OR DESCRIBED AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLEMENT FOR THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALSO ONE SET OF FOUR GUIDANCE FIXTURES INTENDED TO USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH CHILD SEATS EQUIPPED WITH RIGID OR SEMI-RIGID LOWER ANCHORAGE ATTACHMENTS. ALSO ENCLOSED WILL BE FOUR...

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Recall 02V031000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

| 55,000 vehicles affected

Defect: ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, SHORT CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS).

Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS CONTROL UNIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 8, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD...

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Owner Complaints for the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

862 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 58 11 Crashes 15 Injuries 1 Death
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 48 1 Fire
Electrical System
Complaints: 46 3 Fires
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 45
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 40 2 Crashes
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 32
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 32
Air Bags
Complaints: 28 10 Crashes 16 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 26 1 Crash 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 26 1 Crash 3 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 18
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 17
Seats
Complaints: 16
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 14 9 Crashes 11 Injuries
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 14 1 Crash
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 14
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 13
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 12 2 Crashes
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 12
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 12
Structurebody
Complaints: 11 1 Fire
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
Complaints: 10
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 10
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 10 1 Crash
Engine
Complaints: 9 2 Injuries
Equipment
Complaints: 9
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 8
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 8
Fuel System Diesel
Complaints: 8
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
Complaints: 8 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 7
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 7 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 7
Structure
Complaints: 7
Visibility
Complaints: 7
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 6
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 5
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 5
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Tires
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 5
Wheels
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 4
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 4 2 Fires
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 4
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 4
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 4
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
Complaints: 4
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 4
Power Train
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 4
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 3 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 3
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
Complaints: 3 1 Fire 1 Injury
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 3
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 3
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
Complaints: 2
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 2
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 2
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 2
Parking Brake
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 2
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Seatsmidrear Assembly
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 2
Steering
Complaints: 2
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 2
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 2
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 2
Suspension
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 2
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11390173 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury
2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. CONSUMER STATED THAT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING AUTO ACCIDENT. *LD THE CONSUMER WAS SEVERELY INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *JS
#11254533 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
TAKATA RECALL -THE VEHICLE
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TAKATA RECALL -THE VEHICLE
#11183338 | ENGINE | | 73,000 miles
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.
#11064303 | AIR BAGS | | 195,500 miles
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

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Safety Rating for the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

V551605-2038994 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

To update Claim process statement.

TT280802 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

If a customer comments that the key cannot be removed from the ignition when the transmission is in PARK or that the PRND12 is not reading correctly in the MFI, DO NOT replace the ignition switch, lock cylinder, or lock housing assembly. Instead, be sure the Ignition lock solenoid is...

370102 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SUBJECT REGARDING WHINING NOISE FROM AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FROM APPROX. 37 TO 42 MPH. *TT

970101 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING COOLANT LEAKING FROM COOLANT RESERVOIR BOTTLE WIRING CONNECTOR CONTAMINATES THE WIRING HARNESS. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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