VolkswagenJetta2000
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2000 Volkswagen Jetta Seats Problems

9
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 9 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi2
150–400k mi2
60–100k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 10, 2015 · 297,000 miles

    Seats

    I own a 2000 vw jetta. My son and i were heading home after a college visit, he turned on his seat heater and began to nap. 20 minutes later, he popped up rubbing his shoulder, the seat heater caused the seat to catch fire and burned a portion of the seat, his shirt and shoulder. I called the dealer and was told they've never heard of that issue and that there has never been a recall for such an issue. I then did an…

    Fire reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10682887

  • March 1, 2013 · 41,000 miles

    Seats

    Heat seat control at 5 only available. After a number of times started burning seats. Leather is melted. No longer use. *tr

    ODI 10513956

  • August 31, 2012 · 110,839 miles

    Seats

    The driver side seat no longer stays in a locked position, and the seat moves freely, sliding from back to front, making control over the vehicle's pedal very difficult and driving hazardous. After inspecting underneath the seat, a large coiled piece of metal was found lying on the carpet. This piece of metal matches exactly another piece of metal that fell out from the bottom of the passenger seat over six years…

    ODI 10483322

  • April 6, 2011 · 160,000 miles

    Seats

    Had the car cleaned and when i got the car back the seat adjustment would no longer work. It hasn't worked since. The seat slides forward and back at will. *js

    ODI 10455680

  • June 13, 2003 · 49,725 miles

    Electrical System · Emission Control · Seats

    Mass air flow sensor failed at least 6 times in the past 60,000 miles, causing the vehicle to stall. Consumer discussed this with volkswagen, and asked manufacturer for an extended warranty. However, volkswagen was not listening. *ak the driver's side seat up/down lever spring broke. The micro switch failed and as a result the trunk light and gas light on the dash were inoperative. The automatic door locks failed.…

    ODI 10074153

  • September 1, 2002 · 81,000 miles

    Seats

    Driver side seat frame has fractured for second time, first time replaced under warranty. Contacted manufacturer, and they refused to address this recurring problem. I am concerned as to what would occur should the intact seat frame parts fail. *ph *jb **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768030

    ODI 10007446

  • November 1, 2000

    Seats

    Driver's seat has defective rollers, causing seat to move back and forth. Consumer has been waiting 3 months for new rollers to come into dealer. In meantime, consumer is driving vehicle with and unsafe seat. *ak *slc

    ODI 878994

  • Coil Springs · Seats

    Consumer noticed broken springs under driver's and passenger's seats. As a result, was unable to raise passenger's seat.*ak

    ODI 10042394

  • Air Conditioner · Emission Control · Engine · Power Window Devices And Controls · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Seats · Vehicle Speed Control

    ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED. *YH

    ODI 562187