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.
Catalytic Convertor · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Front Underhood · Switch
Regular usage of car resulted in having to repair and replace the spark plug cables on my car. *ak
ODI 10093687
Switch
While driving brake lights malfunctioned. Consumer was informed of this by a passing motorist. There was a brake light switch recall 04v090000 issued, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak
ODI 10075896
Switch
I have now replaced by brake switch and brake light switch. I'm not sure if they are the same thing but i have replaced them both. The first one was the brake light switch. This was replaced because my lights would randomly turn on. Even when parked the lights would remain on. I got it to turn off by wedging something behind the brake so it would not go on. However, i paid $59 for it to get fixed. The other switch,…
ODI 10072828
Switch
In january of 2003 while stopped at a red light my car was rear-ended. There was minor damage done to my bumper and that was replaced. In april 2004 my car was again rear-ended while stopped at a red light. In this incident the lady behind me was also stopped at the red light and she said her foot slipped off the brake and she hit me. We thought that perhaps she saw the turn lane light turn green and she went.…
Crash reported
ODI 10072754
Brake Lights · Switch
I noticed on the incident date that the brake lights were on when the car was turned off and parked. I tried to get the brake lights to go off by gently tapping on the brake pedal, but they would not. I was told by the dealership that it was probably the brake light switch. And that many of their jetta customers were complaining about their brakes lights being on. I was also told that this item was not covered under…
ODI 10059033
Switch
In nov 2003, our 2001 jetta tdi would not shift out of park, causing myself and my sons numerous times to be stranded. The problem was intermittent. Al sanchez vw in gilroy, ca, diagnosed a shifter problem and replaced it. The problem persisted. I continued to discuss it with al sanchez vw, even leaving it with them for one week to drive. I was told the problem was intermittent and they could not duplicate the…
ODI 10064238
Switch
My 2001 vw jetta's brake lights stay on and do not turn off. I had it repaired at the dealer who said the light switch was bad. I just found out that the 2001 vw beetle is being recalled for the same problem but not the jetta. The parts are the same as per the parts department at haltermans vw in pa. *nlm
ODI 10036615
Mechanical · Switch
I purchase a 2001 jetta new and in about 3 yrs i have had to replace the brake light switch twice for an average life expectance of 19 months. Talking with the dealer, i was invormed that the brake light switch base no available several months ago and is now starting to become available again. Currently my mechanic has found only 1 brake light switch on the east coast. He has call the local dealers in a 100 mile…
ODI 10033490
Switch
I own a 2001 vw jetta gls and the gear shift locked up. I could not move the car out of park into drive or reverse. Since the warranty is 24,000 miles, i currently have 30200 and this problem occurred. Vw should be responsible for this mishap due to the faulty part. The level of service at the dealership was unacceptable in getting the problem fix. *ak
ODI 10028610
Switch
My brake lights went on when the car was parked and stayed on - i had to have it taken to the dealer to fix the switch and was out a car for three days. *la
ODI 10065643
Switch
The cruise/brake light switch malfunctioned which caused the check engine light to illuminate. *nlm
ODI 566574
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Automatic Transmission · Switch
I have had trouble with this jetta from the first day i took ownership of the vehicle. The brake assembly has been replaced. The brake light switch has been replaced. Now i have just received a new transmission in my ten month old car. The car's transmission was reset three times before volkswagen replaced the valve body. This procedure did not work and in turn endangered my life. I was trying to get on the highway…
ODI 758579
Automatic Transmission · Switch
Upon starting the vehicle and putting foot on the brake to move into another gear the brake light illuminated. The brake appeared to lock the gear shift, and you could not get it to go into another gear. The shift will not come out of park. Consumer took the vehicle to dealer to be repaired. *ak
ODI 10115442
Switch
Brake lamp switch doesn't function properly which causes brake lights to operate intermittently. *ak
ODI 10032097
Switch
Consumer states that the vehicle was at a complete stop when another vehicle hit it in the rear. Consumer felt this was due to brake light switch failing. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10031796