2001 Volkswagen Jetta Switch Problems
- 40
- 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 40 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake light · 45 records
- light switch · 42 records
- brake lights · 20 records
- switch replaced · 11 records
- switch recall · 6 records
- included recall · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Switch
I have received a recall notice that only allows me to get a repair at an authorized dealership. I live in a rural area 4 hours from the closest dealership. They will not allow me to repair it locally and get re-imbursed. It is 4 hours to this dealership meaning an overnight stay. The total cost of the trip is more than the repair. Is there any option to get this repaired locally? No accident..........yet. The…
ODI 10257514
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen jetta. The contact took her vehicle to the dealer for recall # 04v096000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). She was charged a diagnostic fee. After the recall work was performed, the lights illuminated again. The dealer has not been notified. The contact stated that the dealer gave her a list of repairs that need to be performed on the vehicle. The total cost for the…
ODI 10194249
Switch
Dt*: the contact stated while depressing the brake pedal the brake lights failed to illuminate. A nhtsa recall, #04v096000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the brake light switch however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The brake light switch was also replaced on five separate occasions in addition to the recall. A revised recall #06v183000 concerning the brake light switch has been issued.
ODI 10175910
Switch
Tl* - the contact stated the brake light switch failed three times . The exterior brake light failed at 23,000, 40,000 & 42,000 miles. When the failure happened the epc light turned on and sometimes it turned on intermittently. The brake light switch has been replaced three times. *ak updated 1/30/2007 - *nm
ODI 10177108
Brake Lights · Switch
Dt*: the contact stated after driving 35 mph on normal road conditions, the brake lights remained illuminated. There were no warning lights indicating any malfunctions. The manufacturer was contacted who determined the vehicle was not included in recall # 06v183000 nor in # 04v096000 due to the vin. The contact was very concerned because the brake light defect described in the recalls matched the problem the vehicle…
ODI 10171662
Ignition · Switch
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the engine intermittently stalled without warning and the brake lights were inoperative. The contact inspected the vehicle, and determined the spark ignition coil and brake light switch had malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. There was a nhtsa recall, # 04v096000, regarding the brake light switch. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.…
ODI 10170623
Switch
The brake switch light in my vw jetta has had to be replaced three times. When this switch is not working, the brake lights of my car are inoperable, leading to a great risk of accident. My jetta is not currently in the recall that has been issued, but i continue having problems with the brake light switch. *jb
ODI 10166088
Switch
I own a 2001 volkswagen jetta with a 2.8 ............................................................................................................. Lv6 engine and 5-speed manual transmission. On 03 aug 2006 (mileage: 84028) i had the brake light switch replaced at my own expense when the ecl indicator came on. This is the second time in 19 months i have had to replace the same brake light switch. The first time…
ODI 10174365
Switch
My brake light switch went out in my 2001 vw jetta gls 2.0l. When the brake light switch goes out there is no warning in the dash to let me know it was out. I didn't have any break lights until someone at a stop light yelled out their window to tell me. I took my car to vw dealership and they said i needed a new break light switch. It turns out this is a ongoing problem for vw's of all years and makes. I would like…
ODI 10168548
Switch · Wiring
I've experienced several problems with my 2001 volkswagen jetta glx. I still wonder why it's not a lemon. Had problems with the brake switch which was a recall. I also had problems with the check engine light. Technicians made diagnostic check and said i needed the heat sensor changed so i did. After a week, check engine light lit up again so i brought it back to the dealership and had another diagnostic check which…
ODI 10162446
Brake Lights · Switch
Normal operation of vehicle until the failure occurred. No incidents as of yet. Both tail lights and window brake lights do not illuminate. Car was serviced on a previous recall. *jb
ODI 10160214
Switch
Dt*: the contact stated the exterior brake lights became inoperative. There is a nhtsa recall #04v096000 concerning the exterior lighting brake light switch, however the recall did not correct the problem. The vehicle is having the same problems again. The dealer has been alerted who suggested alerting the manufacturer. The manufacturer has been alerted. Updated 01/09/07. *jb
ODI 10158334
Cooling System · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Switch
Dt*: the contact stated upon inspection, it was noticed the brake light switch was inoperable. The dealership replaced the brake light switch and determined there was a nhtsa recall, # 06v183000, regarding the exterior lighting brake light switch. The vin was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 6/27/2006 - the switch was replaced by the original owner under recall on 4/26/05 with 44653…
ODI 10159406
Switch
Brake light switch failure on 2001 vw jetta gls tdi sedan, identical to that described in recall campaign 04v096000. Brake lights stayed on all the time, even when car was parked & turned off. Dealer replaced switch at cost of $193.23 parts & labor, dealer & vw of america state that vin is not included in scope of recall for 04v096000. This is the second time this has occurred on this same car, i believe first was…
ODI 10152784
Switch
Dt: the contact stated there is a nhtsa recall campaign id # 04v096000 concerning the exterior lighting: brake light switch. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to vin. *ak
ODI 10145745
Switch
Brake light switch (2001 vw jetta gls tdi) researched on internet says there is a recall for this part, but is not in effect yet. Driving with brake lights stuck on is really dangerous and speedy recall for this item is essential. I have to remove the fuse in order to turn off the lights, and soon as car is turned on the lights stay on making it impossible for other drivers to know when i am stepping on the brakes.…
ODI 10142784
Switch
2nd occurrence of brake switch failure - 2001 jetta. Initial failure occurred on the same day recall letter was received. Switch cost was reimbursed by vw at no charge. 2nd failure occurred on 9/17/05. First switch manufactured by eaton. Second switch manufactured by delphi. *jb
ODI 10136835
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Switch
Earlier this year, there was a recall for the brake light switch on my 2001 vw jetta. The dealership replaced this. However, within the last month, the automatic shift lock (asl) has not allowed me to shift out of park on numerous occasions. Usually, i am able to wait a minute and the asl light will go off, or i turn off the car or fiddle with the steering wheel. However, three times this past week i have gotten…
ODI 10131230
Switch
Dt: consumer states that on june 15, 2003 brake light switch i malfunctioned. This caused the brake lights to stay on after brakes have been applied. Also caused two t bulbs in the brake light to burn out. There was recall 04v096000 on 2001 volkswagen , but consumer's vehicle was not part of the recall due to vin. *ak
ODI 10125602
Switch
1.took car to dealer for recall on emergency flasher switch recall. Dealer informed me that the brake lights were also not working. He informed me that some models of my car were recalled for the brake light switch failure but not mine because it had a standard transmision and not an automatic transmition. 2. Brake light switch failure. 3. Dealer diagnosed ($192.00 to repair brake light switch). Owner replaced brake…
ODI 10122417
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Switch
The brake light switch on my 2001 vw jetta was replaced by a vw dealer in july of 2004 as a result of a recall notice from vw of america. This same switch was replaced by a vw dealer on 2/28/05 as a result of a failure.*ak
ODI 10112509
Switch
Nhtsa campaign 04v096000; volkswagen issued a brake light switch recall. This vehicle was not included in the recall, but the brake lights were not operating. The vin was outside the remedy scope. *jb
ODI 10107435
Switch
Despite having a malfunction exactly as defined in nhtsa campaign 04vo96000 on the same model (01 jetta) - volkswagen insisted that my vehicle was not covered because my vin was from a different plant. The dealer diagnosed the problem to be "a defective brake light switch that caused the epc light to stay on, and your brake lights to not work." *ak
ODI 10098539
Switch
Consumer noticed that the brake lights were inoperative. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the brake light switch needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10099713
Switch
Car get stuck in park. This is about the fifth time this has happened to my car. Normally you press on the brake and the safe switch will release so you can move your car from park. Today this happened twice, and i was about an hour late to work, because i had to wait for my car to decide when i could drive it. Last year i took the car in because the spoiler light did not work, they then told me that my brake light…
ODI 10093719