One problem related to ignition switch has 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.
Upon starting the vehicle a shear bolt associated with the ignition switch broke without vehicle being involved in a collision. If this occurred while driving vehicle would stop running.