Component Record

Volkswagen Jetta 1999 Vehicle Structure Problems

26 distinct owners reported a vehicle structure problem on the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta - 7% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage26 complaints

26 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

99V022000Reported February 5, 1999 - 36,258 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 36,258 vehicles across all affected models.

99V251000Reported September 17, 1999 - 67,076 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on September 17, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 67,076 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine87 Visibility83 Electrical System45 Power Train31 Brakes31 Air Bags30

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.