There is a spring under the driver's side seat of my 2000 vw jetta that has become detatched and fallen off. When you accelerate or brake, the seat shifts backwards or forwards. When I took the car to the local vw dealer for service, the technician, without hesitation, said that vw does not replace the spring, but has to replace the entire seat at a cost of $500+ dollars. His rapid response leads me to believe that this is a widespread problem with vws. I think it is an unsafe condition.
2000 Volkswagen Jetta seats complaints
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Mass air flow sensor failed at least 6 times in the past 60,000 miles, causing the vehicle to stall. Consumer discussed this with volkswagen, and asked manufacturer for an extended warranty. However, volkswagen was not listening. *ak the driver's side seat up/down lever spring broke. The micro switch failed and as a result the trunk light and gas light on the dash were inoperative. The automatic door locks failed.
Passenger's side seat heater had a cigarette size burn hole in it. While driving consumer smelled a burning odor, which became stronger as time progressed. Also, smoke came from the seat. When heater was turned off the smell and the smoke ceased. *ak vehicle was taken at the dealership.
Consumer noticed broken springs under driver's and passenger's seats. As a result, was unable to raise passenger's seat.
Driver side seat frame has fractured for second time, first time replaced under warranty. Contacted manufacturer, and they refused to address this recurring problem. I am concerned as to what would occur should the intact seat frame parts fail. *ph *jb **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768030
Engine mounts failed.
Driver's seat has defective rollers, causing seat to move back and forth. Consumer has been waiting 3 months for new rollers to come into dealer. In meantime, consumer is driving vehicle with and unsafe seat. *ak
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