2000 Volkswagen Jetta lights problems

34 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 79,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 34
of this car's complaints: 8%
typical mileage: 79,000
crashes: 1
recalls: 3

Which part fails

Brake lights: switch
12
Headlights
4
Brake lights
3
Turn signal: switch
2
Turn signal: flasher unit
2
Hazard flashing warning lights
2
Turn signal
1
Headlights: switch
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Volkswagen Jetta lights problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta lights

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Headlights 6

Related recalls

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switchReported May 24, 2006 · 646,246 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic or manual transmissions and cruise controls, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly during safety recalls 03v‑265 or 04v‑096.
Risk: The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. The recall began on november 27, 2006. Vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v‑183, but not both. The remedy is the same for each recall. Volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the VIN number of the vehicle. Owners may contact vw at 1‑800‑822‑8987.

Recall number 06V183000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switchReported December 16, 2004 · 410,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, the hazard switch and flasher system function may degrade over time because of distortion and material transfer of the contacts of certain hazard switch relays which occurs due to substantially increased electrical current load from higher wattage turn signal bulbs.
Risk: This may result in intermittent or inoperative turn signal and hazard flasher function.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hazard flasher switch/relay kit. The recall began on march 31, 2005. Owners should contact volkswagen at 1‑800‑822‑8987.

Recall number 04V584000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switchReported February 20, 2004 · 377,130 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction.
Risk: If this happens, the brake lights could become inoperative, or come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked.
Remedy: This recall has been superceded by 06v‑183. Owners who have had a remedy performed under this recall should return to their dealer for the redesigned remedy. Owners should contact volkswagen at 1‑800‑822‑8987.

Recall number 04V096000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Brake light switch failureOpened February 28, 2006, closed August 7, 2006

By letters dated may 24, 2006 and august 4, 2006, volkswagen (vw) notified the agency that it is conducting a safety recall (the federal safety agency recall no 06v‑183) involving model year (my) 1998-2002 volkswagen new beetle and 1999-2002 volkswagen jetta vehicles equipped with cruise control.volkswagen?s recall covers 646,246 vehicles.previously, vw recalled these vehicles to replace a defective brake light switch (recalls 03v‑265 and 04v‑096) that was unique to vehicles with cruise control.volkswagen reports that the brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly during recalls 03v‑265 and 04v‑096.volkswagen will install a new design brake light switch.based on volkswagen's safety recall action, this investigation is closed.

RQ06004

Turn signal/hazard flasher failureOpened October 19, 2004, closed December 16, 2004

This investigation was opened on october 19, 2004, based on nine reports on 2000 through 2001 jetta and gti vehicles alleging that the turn signals and or hazard flashers fail to blink, or flash.some of the complainants reported that the lights would blink only a few times and then stop.several of the complainants reported that having the hazard flasher switch replaced repaired their vehicles.by letter of december 13, 2004, volkswagen notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall of 350,000 model year 2000 through 2002 jetta, golf and gti vehicles to repair the turn signal and hazard flasher system.vw reports 216 owner reports, 4 field reports and 4960 warranty claims on this population of vehicles. Volkswagen dealers will install a new hazard flasher switch/relay kit to remedy the defective vehicles.please see safety recall 04v584 for details.

PE04073

Brake light switchOpened December 17, 2003, closed March 1, 2004

The number of duplicates between odi and manufacturer failure reports cannot be determined due to missing and or inaccurate information.the injury noted above was minor.on february 26, 2004, volkswagen of america, inc. (vw) submitted a defect notification (per 49cfr573) to the federal safety agency advising that certain model year (my) 1999 - 2002 volkswagen jetta vehicles manufacutured with the same brake light switch as recalled under 03v‑265 (my 1998-2002 new beetle) are affected by a safety defect.specifically, if the brake light switch malfunctions, the brake lights could fail to illuminate when the brakes are applied, or could stay illuminated continually even when the brakes are not applied.either condition results in the inability of the brake lights to notify other motorists of vehicle braking, thus increasing the risk of a rear end collision and occupant injury.accordingly, volkswagen is recalling jetta vehicles manufactured from may 1998 to november 2001 to inspect and replace free of charge any affected brake light switches.the recall program, vw code wx, will commence in april 2004.

RQ03010

What 2000 Volkswagen Jetta owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 10, 2016 · Engine, Lights · TX

Water pump and back housing the coolant system

Filed Jan 31, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 84,000 miles · CA

Car will not start after being driven far enough to warm-up the engine. Must wait several minutes--up to an hour--before it will start again. The process of trying a restart results in much unburned fuel vapor in the exhaust stream. The interior lighting does not turn on or off with the opening of a door. Horn does not sound when locking the car, auto-drivers seat positioning does not work. On the highway, the car performs quite well--good engine power, steering, etc. However, the non-starting after being driven a distance could result in being stranded and placed in danger.

Filed Aug 24, 2011 · Lights · 100,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the hazard lights did not function and the bulbs blew out. In addition, there was a clicking sound present inside of the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v584000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch), but the vehicle was previously repaired. The vehicle was not repaired a second time. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jan 4, 2009 · Lights · FL

Exterior lighting defects still on when engenee is off.

Filed Jun 7, 2008 · Electrical, Lights · 139,095 miles · IN

I have a 2000 vw jetta already have had experienced multiple stalling events as a result of one or more ignition coil plugs malfunctioning on my 2000 vw jetta as a result of the engine stalling I experienced a loss of power steering and increased braking efforts when I pulled vehicle over to the side of the road to control the vehicle. After a few minutes parked on the shoulder was able to restart vehicle although the engine operated at reduced power............................also my brake lights have been sticking on and not working all the time as well.................not sure how to explain this one but here goes right by my AC switch on my car there is a button that is supposed to circulate the air through the car but when I push it in a light on my dashboard comes on and says brake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I have a loss of brake power, also my cruise control has stopped working and my hazards have stopped as well was hoping you might be able to help me as the dealer does not want to do anything about my issues.

Filed Oct 27, 2006 · Lights · 78,000 miles · PA · crash

I am 8 months pregnant driving with my one year old daughter in the car and was hit in the rear of my 2000 jetta while stopped at a light. The women who hit me told me brake lights weren't on. Thankfully both the baby I am pregnant with and my 1 year old are ok but I had already brought my car in for this problem in 2004. Now the brake lights stay on constantly. Vw needs to address this problem before they kill me or my babies!!

Filed Jul 24, 2006 · Lights · 70,750 miles · CA

No event leading up to the failure. I did not receive notification of any recalls relating to my brake light switch. Brake light switch no longer functions reliably on '00 jetta with 70,000+ miles; car does not shift out of park until brake pedal is pressed repeatedly and then only works inconsistently, cruise control system is inoperable- there is an apparent malfunction with brake light switch and relates to descriptions of recalls on 99-02 jetta / new beetles. I called vw regarding open recalls for brake light switch defects and I was told my VIN was not subject to any recalls. Will follow up with local dealer who will repair the problem- I have been advised by the federal safety agency customer service to retain my receipts and documentation for matters relating to this issue as it seems to relate to recalls: 03v‑265 or 04v‑096 and vw recall no. N4.

Filed Mar 20, 2006 · Lights · CA

Rear brake lights come on and stay on after vehicle parked and no keys in ignition causing battery to drain. Purchase new battery within 2 days new battery dead. Noticed brake lights were staying on when car parked. There is recall the federal safety agency id #04v096000 for 2000 vw jetta's for the same problem, but I am told it doesn't apply to this vehicle even though the problem is identical.

Filed Jan 18, 2006 · Lights · 79,000 miles · CT

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's brake lights comes on randomly. The vehicle does not have to be running for this to happen. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 04v096000 regarding the brake light switch. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Dec 21, 2005 · Lights · 234,508 miles · IN

Dt: the contact had recall 04v096000 repairs on brake lights completed over a year ago, and now the failure recurred. The repairs were made at the contact's expense. The dealer and manufacturer offered no free remedy.

Questions about the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta lights

Does the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta have lights problems?

Owners have filed 34 complaints about the lights of the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2000 Volkswagen Jetta lights problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 79,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta lights?

Yes, 3 recalls: 06V183000, 04V584000, 04V096000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Volkswagen Jetta have the most lights problems?

The Volkswagen Jetta model years with the most lights complaints are 2001 (80 complaints), 2002 (51 complaints) and 2011 (42 complaints).