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3VWSF29M8YM••••••2000 Volkswagen JETTA
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2000 Volkswagen JETTA build (8 vs 3).
8on this build
337on the model
100builds in total
4involved a crash
5injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 3Visibility 1Seat Belts 1Structure 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashSep 2004
No warning lights illuminated. Periodically the braking pressure was released and a pedal pulse was felt while stopping. The dealer stated that the problem to the ABS pump leaked into the ABS module. *jb the consumer's daughter was unable to stop in a parking lot as a result of…
Air BagscrashDec 2000
Seat belt equipment did not work properly during an accident.*mr the air bags failed to deploy when the consumers vehicle was hit on the right passenger side. *ph
Engine And Engine CoolingAug 2007
While driving at 65 mph on a 2 lane undivided hi-way; engine cut out, without warning of any kind (1.9 litre diesel-2000 jetta) this obviously caused an unsafe situation. Vehicle would turn over but not start. Dealer repaired by replacing power relay for engine control module…
Power TrainSep 2004
The car transmission stalled about 4 times. Each time (4 time) I took the car to the vw dealership and they could not identify the problem. Then the car broke down. I took it back to the vw dealership then the dealership identified it as a transmission problem. The cost to…
StructureJul 2004
The plastic inside front fender liner on both sides of my 2000 vw jetta gls tdi have come loose in the front and are rubbing against the front tires. I purchased this car less than 5 months ago, it was certified pre owned car from a vw dealer and was given a 110 point…
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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 3VWSF29M8YM167009 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.