2000 Volkswagen Jetta Air Bags Problems
- 14
- 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.
Among these 14 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- airbag system · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Airbag failure light on dash came on at 65,000 miles. I have read many reports of an internal fault with the firmware in the original factory crash sensor, i think the manufacture (volkswagen) should recall and replace these defective sensors. The airbag may deploy at any time or not deploy in a wreck. *tr
ODI 10216648
Air Bags
Today i took my daughters 2000 jetta in for service. I have had many problems with this car and i take it to vw dealership for service and recalls. My daughter was driving and the air bag light suddenly came on. I took the car to the vw dealership and was charged one hundred dollars for the computerized check-up. I was then informed that there was a serious problem with the drivers'' side air bag. The mechanic said…
ODI 10154899
Air Bags
I was involved in a roll crash and non of my air bags deployed which may have prevented an injury. *nm
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10130913
Air Bags
Rear-ended while at a stop. Air bag did not deploy. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10058597
Air Bags
While driving, the air bag warning light appeared on the dashboard. *ak *jb *nm
ODI 10050328
Air Bags
Took vehicle to amoskeag european auto for diagnosis of air bag light found to be an internal fault,(either wiring or bag itself came up with 10 codes) brought to dealer and confirmed an internal fault with bag itself! Had to replace pass. Side frontal airbag out of my own pocket at a cost of over $490.00 due to being out of warranty because of milage. I dont feel that a 1 yr old car should have an air bag problem!!…
ODI 759568
Air Bags · Door · Drum · Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Unknown Or Other · Windshield
Date of first known problem provided. Have already been through bbb autoline regarding most of the defects listed and thought manufacturer had fixed them. Now vehicle has the same problems plus more. All work being done at dealership is at manufacturer's expense, however, this car is a major inconvenience due to unreliability. Electrical problems aren't solved with replaced wiring harnesses, unsafe door hinges and…
ODI 768643
Air Bags · Exhaust System
I fell that i have had a lot of problems with my car and most importantly, the problems are on going. I have voiced my complaint to volkswagen customer service, the dealership service manager and sales manager. I have made it clear that i feel that my car is a "lemon" as i have had numerous problems that are ongoing. I do not get called back when they say they are going to call, they point fingers at each other and…
ODI 740521
Air Bags · Electrical System · Emission Control · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
Air bag was repaired 5 times and spiral spring replaced - light still indicates malfunctioning system. *ak consumer states that brake light was inoperative and the electrical connectors were replaced, installed front heated oxygen sensor, install 6 disc cd changer, battery was replaced and wiring harness war replaced. Owner is no longer in possession of the vehicle *yd
ODI 740118
Air Bags
The airbag warning light came on at 15,500 miles nine months after purchasing vehicle, the dealer replaced the airbag circuitry under warranty, nine months later the airbag light came on again. *jb
ODI 785692
Air Bags
Airbag system indicator light stays on which according to the vw owners manual, indicates a malfunction in the airbag system. I took my jetta to a vw service center on 5/23/2000. Service center is to date waiting for vw engineering in chicago il to provide repair instructions and authorization to repair vehicle. Due to airbag system malfunction indicator being lit, indicating a safety issue, vw engineering has not…
ODI 723483
Air Bags
Vehicle taken in for warranty service on the airbag system six times, each time prompted by the airbag warning light. Cj
ODI 559308
Air Bags
Airbag light was on 5 times.dealer attempted 4 times to fix problem have failed.concern that will not deploy when needed or deploy while driving. *ak
ODI 725937
Abs Warning Light · Air Bags · Emission Control · Turn Signal
THE O2 SENSOR FAILED. *MJS
ODI 784737