My 2001 vw jetta's brake lights stay on and do not turn off. I had it repaired at the dealer who said the light switch was bad. I just found out that the 2001 vw beetle is being recalled for the same problem but not the jetta. The parts are the same as per the parts department at haltermans vw in pa.
2001 Volkswagen Jetta lights complaints
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I purchase a 2001 jetta new and in about 3 yrs I have had to replace the brake light switch twice for an average life expectance of 19 months. Talking with the dealer, I was invormed that the brake light switch base no available several months ago and is now starting to become available again. Currently my mechanic has found only 1 brake light switch on the east coast. He has call the local dealers in a 100 mile radius and they do not have any, contacted vw regional and they do not have any. Interested to know if others are having the same problem. To me 19 months between switches is a little excessive to replace.
Brake lamp switch doesn't function properly which causes brake lights to operate intermittently.
Consumer states that the vehicle was at a complete stop when another vehicle hit it in the rear. Consumer felt this was due to brake light switch failing.
I own a 2001 vw jetta gls and the gear shift locked up. I could not move the car out of park into drive or reverse. Since the warranty is 24,000 miles, I currently have 30200 and this problem occurred. Vw should be responsible for this mishap due to the faulty part. The level of service at the dealership was unacceptable in getting the problem fix.
The turn signals have an intermittent failure. They have turned off, turned of,f and then resumed a few seconds later, or failed to turn on at all.*ak the vehicle is a 2001 jetta gls with 40k miles.
The cruise/brake light switch malfunctioned which caused the check engine light to illuminate.
Nothing but problems!!! The day I was to pick my car up, driver window needed replacement. Since then it has fallen into door 3 times. Air conitioner leaked into interior, soaking carpets and smells bad. Brake lights stuck on when car is off, arm rest and glove box broke. Received zero help from dealership or volks.of america. What is next???
Back brake lights have worn out, and the light to acknowledge that brakes need service has not come on yet. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
I have had trouble with this jetta from the first day I took ownership of the vehicle. The brake assembly has been replaced. The brake light switch has been replaced. Now I have just received a new transmission in my ten month old car. The car's transmission was reset three times before volkswagen replaced the valve body. This procedure did not work and in turn endangered my life. I was trying to get on the highway when the car would not shift and was shuddering. I was almost hit by an oncoming 18 wheeled truck. I am scared every time I have to get back in this car. The transmission has been fixed, but not my trust.
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