2001 Volkswagen Jetta visibility problems
69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Debris from gaskets in air ventilation system exits the air vents and hits the occupants. The debris, on occasion, hit the driver in the eye causing temporary loss of vision. The debris flying out into the face of the driver or other vehicle occupant is always a distraction to driver attention to…”
filed Sep 4, 2012
“My vw drivers side window fell into the door as I was driving along the highway last year. Brought it in to the body shop and they told me they fix tons of this problem as the plastic clips that hold the window are too fragile. Now...several months later my passenger door is having the same…”
filed Oct 7, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Jetta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Jetta | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Jetta | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 Jetta | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 Jetta | 7 | 1% |
| 2017 Jetta | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Jetta | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 Jetta | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 Jetta | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 Jetta | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 Jetta | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 Jetta | 11 | 1% |
| 2009 Jetta | 6 | 1% |
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.