The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: ENGINE STALLING

    NHTSA #DP05004

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE

    NHTSA #RQ06004

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  3. INVESTIGATION: BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH

    NHTSA #RQ03010

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE

    NHTSA #PE04073

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: FUEL TANK PUNCTURE

    NHTSA #EA00028

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  6. INVESTIGATION: FUEL TANK PUNCTURE

    NHTSA #PE00033

    Status:
    CLOSED

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