1999 Volkswagen Jetta seat belts problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The middle rear seatbelt locks up and will not release. The seatbelt locking mechanism is located in the seat in an inaccessible location and is also not available to release the seatbelt. *tr”
filed Feb 19, 2012
“1999 volkswagen jetta, rear middle passenger seat belt has become tightened to the point that it won't release. It seems that each time the seat back was lowered to increase the cargo area of the trunk, the belt tightens more. *tr”
filed Oct 4, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Jetta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Jetta | 1 | 4% |
| 2021 Jetta | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 Jetta | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 Jetta | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 Jetta | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 Jetta | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Jetta | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 Jetta | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 Jetta | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 Jetta | 9 | 2% |
| 2011 Jetta | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 Jetta | 11 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.