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2001 Volkswagen Jetta

Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.

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These records cover every 2001 Volkswagen Jetta. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.

Recalls

7 recalls name the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta. Newest first.

Owner complaints

668 complaints40 involved a crash12 involved a fire47 injuries1 deaths

What owners report most

  1. Electrical system122
  2. Engine and engine cooling112
  3. Air bags103
  4. Exterior lighting90
  5. Service brakes, hydraulic76
  6. Visibility70
  7. Power train64
  8. Structure43
  9. Seats27
  10. Latches/locks/linkages19

Latest complaints

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

Every Volkswagen Jetta model year

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