Complaints
633
Crashes
38
Fires
15
Injuries
47
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Volkswagen Jetta Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#160 complaints
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
Avg mileage:42,307 mi
#232 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:76,198 mi
Fires:1
#325 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:51,598 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 60 | — | — | 42,307 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 32 | — | 1 | 76,198 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 25 | — | — | 51,598 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 24 | — | 3 | 65,265 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 24 | — | 2 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 24 | — | — | 55,571 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 19 | 16 | — | 80,010 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 19 | — | — | 71,750 mi | |
| Airbags | 15 | 2 | — | 59,735 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 13 | — | — | 45,900 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 12 | — | — | 100,648 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 12 | — | — | 88,229 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 12 | — | — | 83,052 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 11 | — | — | 32,398 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | — | — | 92,142 mi | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 10 | 9 | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 9 | — | — | 7,208 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 9 | — | 1 | 123,261 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 9 | 2 | — | 39,000 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 8 | — | 2 | 180,815 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 8 | — | — | 91,112 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 8 | — | — | 33,667 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 7 | — | 1 | 27,158 mi | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler | 7 | — | 2 | 228,667 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 7 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | — | — | 107,698 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | — | — | 76,869 mi | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 5 | — | — | 43,558 mi | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 5 | — | — | 50,836 mi |
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
60
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,307
Electrical Faults
32
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
76,198
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,598
Engine & Cooling
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
65,265
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,571
Air Bags:Frontal
19
complaints
Crashes
16
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,010
Automatic Transmission
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,750
Airbags
15
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,735
Electrical System:Ignition
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,900
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,648
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,229
Hydraulic Brakes
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,052
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,398
Unintended Acceleration
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,142
Air Bags:Side/Window
10
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
7,208
Seat-Related Issues
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
123,261
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,000
Engine Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
180,815
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,112
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,667
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
27,158
Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
228,667
Visibility:Windshield
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,000
Headlight/Taillight Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,698
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,869
Wiring & Fuses
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,558
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,836
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2000 Volkswagen Jetta — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2000 Volkswagen Jetta has 633 NHTSA complaints, 38 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls with 60 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta?
Top reported problems: Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls (60 complaints, avg 42,307 mi); Electrical Faults (32 complaints, avg 76,198 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (25 complaints, avg 51,598 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 67,444 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta include 38 crash-related reports, 15 fire reports, 47 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Volkswagen Jetta?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Volkswagen Jetta reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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