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Volkswagen Jetta 2000 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

439Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
10Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
53Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine140 complaints

140 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility79 complaints

79 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System67 complaints

67 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes51 complaints

51 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags45 complaints

45 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train40 complaints

40 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting35 complaints

35 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 04V096000, 04V584000, 06V183000.

Equipment24 complaints

24 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 02V244000.

Fuel and Propulsion System22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

02V244000Reported September 12, 2002 - 332,950 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on September 12, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 332,950 vehicles across all affected models.

04V096000Reported February 20, 2004 - 377,130 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on February 20, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 377,130 vehicles across all affected models.

04V584000Reported December 16, 2004 - 410,000 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on December 16, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 410,000 vehicles across all affected models.

06V183000Reported May 24, 2006 - 646,246 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 646,246 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP05004Opened August 11, 2005 - Closed December 8, 2005

ENGINE STALLING. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA00028Opened December 28, 2000 - Closed January 29, 2002

FUEL TANK PUNCTURE. Resulted in recall campaign 02V026000.

PE00033Opened August 10, 2000 - Closed December 28, 2000

FUEL TANK PUNCTURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE04073Opened October 19, 2004 - Closed December 16, 2004

TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 04V584000.

PE04073Opened October 19, 2004 - Closed December 16, 2004

TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 04V584000.

PE04073Opened October 19, 2004 - Closed December 16, 2004

TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 04V584000.

PE04073Opened October 19, 2004 - Closed December 16, 2004

TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 04V584000.

RQ03010Opened December 17, 2003 - Closed March 1, 2004

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. Resulted in recall campaign 04V096000.

RQ06004Opened February 28, 2006 - Closed August 7, 2006

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 06V183000.

RQ06004Opened February 28, 2006 - Closed August 7, 2006

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 06V183000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

19993
200034
200172
200281
200359
200468
200536
200617
200712
200814
200912
20107
20114
20124
20132
20143
20152
20163
20171
20182
20191
20201
20241
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.