2001 Volkswagen Jetta Seats Problems
- 16
- 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.
What owners report
- accident seat · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Seats
The weld holding the drivers seat to the floor board broke off. This car has never been in an accident and has very minimal rust.
ODI 10874826
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated it was difficult to adjust the front driver's side seat. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000 and the current mileage was 103,000.
ODI 10611041
Seats
This happenned twice on my 2001 jetta. All of a sudden there was a spring lying on the floor, and i had no idea where it came from. Also happend on my 2001 golf. Worst car ever and very unsafe! *ak
ODI 10186000
Seats
A 2001 vw jetta has an issue with a metal spring that is part of the front passenger seat. The spring separates from the mechanism that keeps the seat from sliding forward. There is no specific reason the spring becomes loose from the car seat and one would never know if the spring is not attached, it could cause major harm to the driver and passenger in the event of an accident. The seat remains locked in a…
ODI 10144080
Seats · Unknown Or Other
2001 jetta vr6 driver seat rocks because of broken gears. *ts the dealer would not repair the seat free of charge because the vehicle was out of warranty. The dealer determined that there is a bad gear and it will cost over $700. To repair. The consumer considers this a safety issue and believes this may affect the proper operation of the side mounted air bags. The glove compartment also broke. *nm
ODI 10141029
Engine · Exterior Lighting · Seats
The 2001 v.w. Jetta: this vehicle burns an excessive amount of oil, approximately 1 quart per month, in daily, everday usage, city traffic and short highway trips, an exorbitant amount of oil, even with regular oil/filter changes. V.w. Has not notified me of this problem, nor corrected it and dealers' will do nothing about it. The driver's side, shoddy, flip-back, plastic arm rest is broken, cheaply made, it will…
ODI 10542302
Seats
A large spring fell from under the front passenger seat for no apparent reason. Vw service stated the spring held the seat to the rail and was an exteme safety hazard; if involved in an accident the seat would come loose from the rail. Vw stated since our car was out of warrenty they could not fix it on their costs (2001 volkswagon jetta). This is a very expensive repair, and since it is such an extreme safety…
ODI 10102313
Seats
A 2001 vw jetta has an issue with a metal spring that is part of the driver seat. The spring separates from the mechanism that keeps the seat from sliding forward. There is no specific reason the spring becomes loose from the car seat and one would never know if the spring is not attached, it could cause major harm to the driver in the event of an accident. The seat remains locked in a position, but if the car is…
ODI 10102343
Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Seats · Tread/Belt
The consumer has experienced the following: tread separation(tires)/the outside tires cupped, more wear on the center, 3-4 tires had shown a sign of separating cords, the driver seat back is worn, unspecified bad remote, and the speaker would drift away then come back again. The consumer seeks reimbursement for the defective tires. Scc ph
ODI 10002126
Air Bags · Seats
Consumer state while traveling without any indication air bag indication light started flashing through out travel. Dealer has been contacted. *nlm the air bag light did not remain on any more after the air bag control unit was replaced. The drivers seat back cover was replaced since the original one was stain. *yh
ODI 8006626
Brake Lights · Electrical System · Engine · Lamp · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Seats
Since i have had my jetta i have had to keep oil in the trunk because the car burns oil, i was told by the dealer that it is normal for a car to use that much oil, i have had to have the brake switch replaced, the arm rest latch replaced, cd player replaced twice, my passenger rear brake lights burn out regularly (only passenger side), my key in the ignition alarm and lights left on alarm turned and stayed on…
ODI 10065650
Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Power Window Devices And Controls · Seats
I am not satisfied with my 2001 jetta. One week after i purchased the car in aug 2001 the passenger and driver side seats started to move everytime i stepped on the brake. I took it to the dealership and they said nothing was wrong. A few months later i noticed that floor padding on the back seat area (both sides) started bulging. The dealership indicated that is normal for all 2001 jettas. I have several friends…
ODI 10019203
Seats
A complaint was filed with the dealership concerning the fact that my driver seat is loose and an audible clicking sound was present as i braked or made sharp turns. The serviceman offered to "take a ride" with me when i return for my next check up (of course that did not happen). Additionally, they stated during the initial complaint, they did not hear or see evidence of my concerns!*ak
ODI 761168
Power Window Devices And Controls · Seats · Shock Absorber · Unknown Or Other
L have had numerous "factory defects" with my new vehicle and no one can help me solve my dilema. The vehicle im submitting to you is not the orginially purchased car. They had to give me a 2nd vehicle. I have had numerous problems ever since with keyless remote uni (replaced), auto window unit(both driver, passneger-both units replaced),driver seat not bolted to floor. Had to get a new seat. New shocks, new packing…
ODI 759412
Seats
Both front seats rock front to back on their tracks. I have reported the problem to two dealers for a total of four times. One dealer acknowledges the problem, and says that there is no fix, the other says that the rocking is normal. These seats rock too much. They are a distraction while driving, thus causing a safety hazard. This car is a lemon. The dealer that claims there is no fix for this problem could have…
ODI 746416
Frame And Members · Gasoline · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Seats
Consumer concerned with quality of fabric material on seats, consumer states that garments and other particles stick to the seat fabric like a magnet, seat cloth is beige in color and looks dirty. Consumer states a yellow spot near the rear window came through the interior of the vehicle. *tt
ODI 563918