MYRModel Year Report

2000 Volkswagen Jetta

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2000 Volkswagen Jetta
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volkswagen Jetta Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 13 complaints 1986: 14 complaints 1987: 18 complaints 1988: 19 complaints 1989: 28 complaints 1990: 22 complaints 1990 1991: 32 complaints 1992: 30 complaints 1993: 17 complaints 1994: 120 complaints 1995: 220 complaints 1996: 173 complaints 1996 1997: 141 complaints 1998: 192 complaints 1999: 349 complaints 2000: 439 complaints 2000 2001: 668 complaints 2002: 702 complaints 2002 2003: 455 complaints 2004: 231 complaints 2005: 248 complaints 2006: 580 complaints 2007: 201 complaints 2008: 188 complaints 2008 2009: 888 complaints 2010: 852 complaints 2011: 606 complaints 2012: 499 complaints 2013: 516 complaints 2014: 386 complaints 2014 2015: 194 complaints 2016: 161 complaints 2017: 159 complaints 2018: 31 complaints 2019: 545 complaints 2020: 51 complaints 2020 2021: 66 complaints 2022: 42 complaints 2023: 42 complaints 2024: 40 complaints 2025: 24 complaints 2026: 5 complaints 2026
2000: 439 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19841
198513
198614
198718
198819
198928
199022
199132
199230
199317
1994120
1995220
1996173
1997141
1998192
1999349
2000439
2001668
2002702
2003455
2004231
2005248
2006580
2007201
2008188
2009888
2010852
2011606
2012499
2013516
2014386
2015194
2016161
2017159
201831
2019545
202051
202166
202242
202342
202440
202524
20265

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 30%

30% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 132 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and emission control.

FIRE INJURY DEATH
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THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SENSOR FAIL DUE TO DEFECT. ONCE THE WARRENTY IS OUT AT 28,000 MILES, CAR BEGIN TO FALL APART. I HAVE TO REPLACE THE CANISTER, NEW BRAKE SYSTEM, THE O2 SENSORS AND OTHER MINOR FIXES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030107

VISIBILITY 18%

18% of complaints: visibility — 79 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield.

DEATH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 67 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and fuses and circuit breakers.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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The contact owns a 2000 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving with the front driver’s side seat heater activated, the seat became extremely hot. The contact started smelling a burning odor coming from the seat.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241003

Also filed under SEATS

SERVICE BRAKES 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes — 50 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY
AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 45 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH VEHICLE HAD A FRONTAL IMPACT WITH A STALLED VEHICLE, AND DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THIS CRASH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000124

Also filed under SEAT BELTS

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2000 — complaint volume: 439
I 20000810 — PE (closed 20001228)

FUEL TANK PUNCTURE

I 20001228 — EA (closed 20020129)

FUEL TANK PUNCTURE

R 20030729 — equipment

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 REA

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 ANCH

Campaign 02V244000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20031217 — RQ (closed 20040301)

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH

R 20040430 — exterior lighting

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

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-

Campaign 04V096000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20041019 — PE (closed 20041216)

TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE

R 20050331 — exterior lighting

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 OCC

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.

Campaign 04V584000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20050811 — DP (closed 20051208)

ENGINE STALLING

I 20060228 — RQ (closed 20060807)

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE

R 20061127 — exterior lighting

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

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 I

Campaign 06V183000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140501 — engine and engine cooling

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...

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.

Campaign 14E007000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Volkswagen Jetta — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (132 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (79 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (67 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 02V244000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V096000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V584000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V183000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14E007000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2018 ▲ 1992 ▲ 1991

WORST YEARS

■ 2009 ■ 2010 ■ 2002

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.