Vehicle Safety Data

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Suspension Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspension Issues in the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

2 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Injuries
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All Suspension Complaints

#10849951 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED, AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR HAD ISSUES OPENING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MAIN COOLANT FAN, ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET, BOTH REAR SHOCK AND MOUNTS, BOTH FRONT STRUT MOUNTS, FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING, AND BOTH OUTER TIE RODS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,354.
#10166363 |
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. THEY BOTH DID RESPOND BY SAYING THE COULD BE SURE BUT IN MAY HAVE BEEN OVER BAKED AT THE FACTORY AFTER IT WAS PAINTED BUT OF COURSE NOBODY WANT TO ADMIT THAT BECAUSE THEN VW WOULD BE LIABLE TO FIX IT. SO IN CALLING THE VW...

Other 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Problem Areas

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