2001 Volkswagen Jetta structure problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen jetta. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle overheated and stalled without warning, the parking brake failed, and the rear driver side door had issues opening. The contact also stated that the vehicle leaked fluid. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…”
filed Mar 16, 2016
“Car is parked and when it rains water leaks in from the passenger side. No accidents and cleaned all drains and pipes. I remember a letter about a year or two ago regarding this from vw but since my car did not leaked I was not worried, now its a puddle of water. What can I do. *tr”
filed Jan 31, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Jetta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Jetta | 1 | 4% |
| 2023 Jetta | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 Jetta | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 Jetta | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 Jetta | 22 | 4% |
| 2017 Jetta | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 Jetta | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 Jetta | 5 | 3% |
| 2014 Jetta | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 Jetta | 14 | 3% |
| 2012 Jetta | 7 | 1% |
| 2011 Jetta | 20 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.