Front Air Bag problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta

Four problems related to front air bag 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.

1 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2004

While driving 20 mph front air bags including the side impact air bags inadvertently deployed. Consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Water was on the floor due to a leaking sunroof.

2 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/04/2002

Consumer states during a rear end collison, none of the air bag deployed on impact. Causing major injuries.

3 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/02/2002

Consumer was traveling about 55 mph on highway and another vehicle hit consumer's vehicle. Upon impact, dual airbags didn't come out. Jlg.

4 Front Air Bag problem

While coming out of driveway both side and front airbags on passanger's seat deployed with no reason.




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