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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3VWSA29M0YM143690 · Checked Oct 6, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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3VWSA29M0YM•••••• 2000 Volkswagen JETTA

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Most reported Service Brakes 2 Hydraulic 2 Power Train 1 Electrical System 1

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Exterior Lighting Dec 2015
Water pump and back housing the coolant system
Service Brakes Jun 2008
I am requesting that the agency please investigate the performance of the ignition coil plugs on the model year 2000, volkswagen, jetta. I have experienced multiple stalling events and car not starting up after up or being parked after shutting off engine as a result of one or…
Unknown Or Other Jan 1901
Nar 6-03-2003 *mr 2000 volkswagen jetta seating the automatic adjustment mechanism. * cb
Service Brakes Apr 2003
2000 jetta - VIN [xxx] when replacing my brake disc pads I noted that the front discs pads are in show room quantity. It appears that only the rear brakes are working. To have 40000 miles on a car and have virtually no wear on the front disc pads gives me cause for concern. What…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3VWSA29M0YM143690 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.