2001 Volkswagen Jetta Side/Window Problems
- 58
- 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 58 stored complaint records:
- 11 indicate a crash
- 13 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- passenger side · 31 records
- side curtain · 18 records
- airbags deployed · 15 records
- side deployed · 12 records
- side airbag · 10 records
- airbag deployed · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Side/Window
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen jetta tdi diesel. While driving 25 mph the driver side curtain and chair air bag deployed without warning and without any damage being done on to the vehicle. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 150,000.
ODI 10314210
Side/Window
I own a 2001 jetta, i am the original owner. On tuesday october 14, 2008 i was driving in california for about 20 minutes when my airbag light started blinking on and off. About every 10-15 seconds it would turn on, then 15 seconds later it would turn off. About 15 minutes later i was on the 91 freeway in rush hour traffic and going about 5-10 mph in the slow lane when all of a sudden i heard a big explosion. It…
1 injury
ODI 10245735
Side/Window
Today, my daughter was driving our 2001 volkswagen jetta gls 1.8t down the road. The right side wheels went a few inches off the edge of the road. She remained straight and guided the car back onto the road. Once back on the road fully, the side airbag (driver's side) deployed. She was able to guide the car off the road to the shoulder. There was no impact with anything. There is no damage. The tires aren't even…
1 injury
ODI 10243588
Side/Window
I was driving the vehicle about 5mph and went over a water drain in the road the passenger side seat air bag deployed along with the visor airbag on the same side. My niece was in the passenger seat when this incident happened and received white powder in her eyes and scrapes on the side of here face. There was no reason for the vehicle to deploy the airbags at all causing about $2,000.00-$3,000.00 in damages to the…
ODI 10356597
Side/Window
Inadvertent passenger side airbag deployment: while driving along on the express way (i-495 w, long island, ny), my passenger-side airbag deployed for no reason. I did not come into contact with any other vehicle nor did i notice any debris hitting my vehicle at the time of the impact. Both the passenger side air curtain and passenger seat airbag deployed. Additionally, the engine cut off. Upon pulling over, i was…
ODI 10195127
Side/Window
I was driving on the freeway going about 70 mph when my driver side curtain airbag deployed for no reason. I pulled off the side of the road and called 911, the officer who came out told me that no damage was done to the tires or body of the car. There was no reason for this to have happened. I took it into the dealer they have sent pictures to vw and so far nothing has been done to fix this, which was 3 weeks ago!…
ODI 10177895
Side/Window
As i was driving the passenger side airbags deployed for no apparent reason. I stopped to check for damage, did not see anything, and could not find anything in the road. Now i have a car with the headliner and front passenger seat blown apart. I took the car to the dealer for a diagnostic. They found a dent and told me that was the cause and i should report it to my insurance company to be covered under my…
ODI 10173737
Side/Window
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 25 mph, the dashboard lights began to flicker on and off. Then, without an accident, the side curtain and seat airbags deployed on the driver's side. The vehicle was pulled over and towed to the dealership who was unable to determine the problem.
ODI 10166573
Side/Window
Ran over debris on interstate and seat side airbag deployed. Vehicle was repaired with new airbag and was replaced with new module and sensors. No injuries just ear ringing. Happened 2nd time going around a corner at approx. 35 miles an hour, seat side airbag deployed again resulting in loss of control of vehicle and severe burns to left arm. No repairs have taken place to vehicle yet. *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10153644
Side/Window
I was making a right hand turn around 5 mph. The passenger side curtain airbags and seat bag deployed unexpectedly. The passenger seat belt also no longer functions. There is no damage anywhere on the vehicle. Vwoa is looking into the problem. *jb
ODI 10152143
Side/Window
Dt: while driving 60 mph suddenly there was a flash followed by a loud bang. The smell was of smoke as if there was fireworks. The consumer pulled over immediately. The passenger's side air bags deployed. The consumer was startled and concerned. He called 911. There was no crash, damage, or injury other than the shock and loud noise ringing in the ears. 911 instructed the consumer to drive home if able or call for a…
ODI 10137830
Seat Belts · Side/Window · Tie Rod Assembly · Wheels
Dt: contact states the drivers' side curtain air bags deployed without a collision. The seat belt jammed and could not be latched after this incident occurred. There is a police report (#05-5207) states there was no evidence that the vehicle had an impact. The air bag light was not illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a service dealer and told to contact vw of america. She did fax the police report to the…
ODI 10128353
Side/Window
While driving vehicle hit a pot hole and the right side door air bag inadvertently went off. No injuries reported. Driver took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10117745
Side/Window
On 4/5/05 @ 5:15pm.... My wife (driver), 11 month old daughter(rear facing car seat in back center), & i (front passenger) were at a complete stop at a traffic light. When we proceeded through the intersection (with cars in front/back of us) we hit a small pot hole after completing the left turn onto route 117. Once we hit this small pot hole, the passenger side airbags deployed (curtain & passenger seat bags) we…
ODI 10116756
Side/Window
The passenger side air bag deployed after running over a small pot hole at 15 mph. Consumer has an appointment with the dealer to inspect the vehicle.*ak
ODI 10117524
Frontal · Side/Window
While driving 55 mph driver's front/rear side air bags inadvertently deployed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10115470
Side/Window
I just purchased in october a jetta gls 2001 car from the vw dealership in college park maryland. Last month while i was making a right hand turn, i hit the curb with my tire but no visible damage to my car was done nor another car involved. To my alarm, my airbag on my right front seat side deployed. I took this to the dealership and they said airbags don't go off there was an accident ect. They would not hear my…
ODI 10110187
Side/Window
When t-bone at 10 mph, the side air bags did not deploy. The consumer suffered minor injuries. The vehicle was towed. *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10097005
Side/Window
While driving down the highway for no visable reason, airbags on passenger side deployed. Side seat airbags and all the celling airbags deployed. I did not see anything in the road and no physicall damage was donr to my car. Vw said to contact my ins and tell them i had a reck. I did not and would not lie to them. At this time nothing has been fixed. *ak
1 death
ODI 10086367
Side/Window
I was driving at 60 mph on the freeway and for no apparent reason my passenger side and curtain airbags deployed. I had my 2001 jetta towed to my local vw dealer and they're response it that i must have hit something for the airbags to deploy. However, i have no body damage to the car and there are no signs of impact anywhere to be seen. The dealership was not helpful and told me to file the issue with my insurance…
ODI 10086226
Side/Window
While driving at 25 mph, the passenger side air bag inadvertently deployed. No injuries were sustained because the seat wasn't occupied at the time of the incident. The dealership indicated that water had gotten into the air bags electrical system. *ak (side curtain air bag) *sc *jb
ODI 10087174
Frontal · Side/Window
I was on vacation, over the july 4th weekend. On my way home, i was driving along when for no reason at all, my passenger side airbag along with the seat airbag, deployed. I got out of the vehicle to inspect why such a thing would happen . There was no clear sign as to why it had gone off. I had to drive home with the side curtain hanging down, my dog hyperventilated all the way home , due to the loud bang of the…
1 injury
ODI 10088590
Air Bags · Side/Window
While turning left from a stop sign at about 5 mph, the right rear tire skimmed a pothole. The passenger side curtain and side impact airbags deployed. I was thankful i was not driving at a faster speed because the entire car filled with powdery smoke and i could not see out my windshield for several seconds. In addition the noise startled me so much, i am pretty sure it would have been hard to control the car…
ODI 10075408
Side/Window
Front passenger side air bag deployed prematurely while driving. Dealership processed the information from the on road computer, which indicated an impact discharged the side air bag, and locked up the seat belt reel and high resistance on the driver side seat.*ak
ODI 10072291
Side/Window
While driving 25 mph and without warning both frontal air bags deployed. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, but dealer could not duplicate or resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10071691