Four problems related to seat belt have been reported for the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1999 Volkswagen Jetta, rear middle passenger seat belt has become tightened to the point that it won't release. It seems that each time the seat back was lowered to increase the cargo area of the trunk, the belt tightens more.
In my 99. 5 vw Jetta GLS the middle rear seat belt has tightened and will not release. I have taken it to a repair shop and have had them work on it and normally they can get it to release. However once it is released, it can't be used b/c the next time I go to use the seat belt and pull it out it locks again. The seat can't be used. It has also made it impossible to lay down the back seats, or once I lay it flat the seat can't be returned to the up right position.
The middle rear seatbelt locks up and will not release. The seatbelt locking mechanism is located in the seat in an inaccessible location and is also not available to release the seatbelt.
Center rear restraints malfunctioned, causing occupant (s) to be unrestrained. Dealer has repaired vehicle 4 times.