1999 Volkswagen Jetta brakes problems
The 1999 Volkswagen Jetta has 31 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 6% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
31
Brakes complaints
6%
Share of year
7
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISI0N, IMPACT AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. ABS BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE,CAUSING VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN BUT NOT STOP. SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE FAILED TO LOCK IN PLACE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO SUSTAIN A HEAD INJURY FROM HITTING WINDSHIELD. ALSO, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.…”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta have?
NHTSA has 31 complaints about the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta brakes — 6% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.