2001 Volkswagen Jetta Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch Problems

NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH · data through 07/12/2026

40Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch complaints

6%Of all 668 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How exterior lighting:brake lights:switch ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW58 · 8.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION48 · 7.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM46 · 6.9%

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS45 · 6.7%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH40 · 6%

Share of the 668 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta overview page.

What owners report

“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…”NHTSA complaint 758579 — filed 02/25/2002

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Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta have exterior lighting:brake lights:switch problems?

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta: 40 of 668 complaints on file (6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta have in total?

668 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 40 involved a crash, 12 involved a fire, 47 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's exterior lighting:brake lights:switch category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.