What is the fuel economy of a 2000 Volkswagen Jetta?

EPA figures for the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta reach 38 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta?

Owners have filed 629 complaints with NHTSA for the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Visibility, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Volkswagen · 2000

2000 Volkswagen Jetta

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 38 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.8L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Premium	19	26	22	404
1.8L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	21	28	24	370
1.9L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Diesel	29	40	33	308
1.9L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Diesel	35	44	38	268
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	19	26	22	404
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	21	28	24	370
2.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	17	24	19	468
2.8L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	17	26	20	444

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

5 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 14E007000

The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts

Campaign 02V244000

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGES INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE'S REAR SEATS MUST BE IDENTIFIED BY MARKINGS, AND THEIR LOCATION AND USE BE DESCRIBED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL.

Campaign 04V584000

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HAZARD SWITCH AND FLASHER SYSTEM FUNCTION MAY DEGRADE OVER TIME BECAUSE OF DISTORTION AND MATERIAL TRANSFER OF THE CONTACTS OF CERTAIN HAZARD SWITCH RELAYS WHICH OCCURS DUE TO SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASED ELECTRICAL CURRENT LOAD FROM HIGHER WATTAGE TURN SIGNAL BULBS.

Campaign 04V096000

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION.

Campaign 06V183000

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND CRUISE CONTROLS, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY DURING SAFETY RECALLS 03V-265 OR 04V-096.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

629 complaints filed by owners for this model year (38 involving a crash, 15 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine And Engine Cooling 136 Visibility 78 Electrical System 67

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.