Three problems related to brake light on have been reported for the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta based on all problems reported for the 2001 Jetta.
Abs unit malfunction causing a stop brake light. This is a known problem that exists in all vw and audis fitted with a bosch abs module. Nothing on my passat has worked right! I have spent about 3000 usd to fix a car so it can function like one, not the deal I was looking for when I went out to buy a car. Now this unit needs about 1400 usd before labor to fix? 5000 usd and some on a 2001 passat? short of getting a horse and carriage, could vw just accept there is a problem with this unit and recall it already. Does someone have to be on fire, running down the free way and get on local news holding a vw or Audi emblem for something to be done? asking mechanics at dealerships if this is a known common occurrence elicits a chuckle one would only get if they were doing stand up. They know it, dealerships know it but will do nothing about it. Everyone is living off everyone's back pocket. . . We call it capitalism! so can this trickle down economics for once get to those who are in no position to see the future and realize the lemon they are buying is such before the fact! guidelines and regulations are set for this not to happen, and when it does, they should be used to correct said issue.
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.
I've come to my car several times and have found the brake lights on. After depressing the brake pedal several times, they come off, but managed to come on again after closing the door. More disturbing, however, is the fact that when the vehicle is on, your foot does not have to be applied to the brake pedal to shift out of park; it assumes your foot is on the brake. This is definitely not good; not to mention the drain on the battery. Have there been similar problems reported?.