VolkswagenJetta1999
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1999 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Belts Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 1, 2010 · 88,100 miles

    Seat Belts

    1999 volkswagen jetta, rear middle passenger seat belt has become tightened to the point that it won't release. It seems that each time the seat back was lowered to increase the cargo area of the trunk, the belt tightens more. *tr

    ODI 10359081

  • July 10, 2010 · 95,000 miles

    Seat Belts

    In my 99.5 vw jetta gls the middle rear seat belt has tightened and will not release. I have taken it to a repair shop and have had them work on it and normally they can get it to release. However once it is released, it can't be used b/c the next time i go to use the seat belt and pull it out it locks again. The seat can't be used. It has also made it impossible to lay down the back seats, or once i lay it flat the…

    ODI 10343827

  • October 30, 2009 · 101,000 miles

    Seat Belts

    The middle rear seatbelt locks up and will not release. The seatbelt locking mechanism is located in the seat in an inaccessible location and is also not available to release the seatbelt. *tr

    ODI 10448500

  • Seat Belts

    Center rear restraints malfunctioned, causing occupant (s) to be unrestrained. Dealer has repaired vehicle 4 times. *ak

    ODI 863944