2000 Volkswagen Jetta Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
19 -34 City / 26 -45 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
90 -174
Seats
5

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Nancy S
The car has very good gas mileage.
I bought the car used and have not had any problems so far. I have had it for less than a year. The car gets good mileage. The car has a fairly smooth ride. The seats adjust to numerous positions which makes the ride very comfortable.
accountCircle Cheyenne H
My favorite car ever - money well spent.
My Jetta is very reliable. My Jetta is a gas saver and does amazing with gas. My Jetta is very roomy. My Jetta is very dependable and is my favorite car ever. My Jetta is manual and drives absolutely amazing. Dash lights are one of my favorites because they are blue and red.
accountCircle Jackie C
The body will wear out before the engine.
Love the way it rides. Super reliable. Do not like the headrests. They push your head forward. Wish the cup holders weren't where they are.
accountCircle Michael J
It has a diesel engine and it has 371000 miles on it.
I like the fuel mileage I get and it is fun to drive. I dislike that it is getting old.
accountCircle Gemma B
My vehicle is reliable as ever.
The most problems that I have encountered with my vehicle is as it gets older there are more glitches with the sound system, or lock system. I do not regret buying this vehicle, it is reliable, comfortable. The gas mileage is also very good for someone who is budgeting.
accountCircle James B
The seats are heated which is nice
Leaks oil, transmission is smooth. I like the seats they recline all the way back. Very small though
accountCircle Guy H
How good it drives even when the pre owner didn't take care of it.
I had to get use to having a few different lug nut keys because I bought it used but plan on getting them all replaced with regular ones soon. Also my sunroof gets stuck sometimes and it takes a few mins to make it close but all in all I love the car.
accountCircle Da F
Great German engineering at it's best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love everything about it. There isn't anything I dislike, hence the reason I have had it for 19 years. It is also somewhat difficult to find manual transmission cars anymore.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Vance A
VW Jetta looks nice on the outside but cheap on the inside.
VW are cheap made interior that break. Repairs are expensive so I do repairs myself and very difficult to work on. The cars are very reliable as long as you maintain them. The aftermarket parts are hard to get unless you go through a dealership. If you buy a used Jetta learn how to work on them and prepare to spend time figuring out how to work on them.
accountCircle Betsey S
Mileage for diesel is high
It gets great mileage but because it is a diesel it gets clogged and becomes sluggish. It is small and isn't awesome in the snow.
accountCircle Shari M
Nice vehicle for average money with multiple models
Diesel model is economic and easy to use. The breaks and failures in care are pricey
accountCircle Priscilla J
Easy maintenance vehicle
When a problem occurred, it was very easy to look up what was wrong, find the parts if needed, and fix the problem ourselves.
accountCircle Kristen F
Good on gas and comfortable to ride in!
I have owned 3 Jetta's now. I haven't paid over $800 for any of them. They have been great vehicles to me. They are good on gas and ride nice. Depending on certain issues that need to be fixed is the only downfall for me because being a Volkswagen they can get a little pricey for parts and labor. Depending on your families size is how comfortable they are. 3 kids in the back gets a little snug! Great amount of trunk space and mine has the back seats that fold down. And the stereo system is very good even just stock radio.
accountCircle Aaron B
VWs are a wonderful brand. I always feel comfortable in a Volkswagen. I have owned VWs for many years and will continue to drive them.
My daily driver is a 1998 VW Jetta GT. It's a 20 year old car so of course it isn't perfect. I have had at least 8 VWs over the years. They are very well built cars that seem to run forever.
accountCircle Katie B
Jetta: A frustrating and expensive purchase
There have been a lot of problems with the Jetta. Wiring, tire rims, windows and engine issues. In the past, diagnostic tests have been needed on the internal computer, and it's incredibly expensive to maintain. Synthetic oil is needed and the parts are often shipped in from Germany if a replacement part is needed.
accountCircle Amanda C
It's great on gas and very smooth to drive
It's a good running car. I get wonderful gas mileage and I am so grateful to be able to get to work and back on one tank for a week. I have a lot of room for my kids so they don't have to be right on top of each other. It's a quiet and safe car. I am so grateful that I have a good running car

Volkswagen Jetta Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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GL
90 HP 40-40 MPG 5 Seats
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GLS
174 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats
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GLX
174 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats
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2000 Volkswagen Jetta Owner Reviews

4.13
39 Reviews
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5 stars 46%
4 stars 23%
3 stars 28%
2 stars 3%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Brandy K on May 2, 2021
Awesomely addictive game and I love
It's great car. Good on gas. Pleasure vehicle want to always stay with the German made cars It's great car. Good on gas. Pleasure vehicle want to always stay with the German made It's great car. Good on gas. Pleasure vehicle want to always stay with the German made cars It's great car. Good on gas. Pleasure vehicle want to always stay with the German made cars
accountCircle Cheyenne H on March 20, 2021
My favorite car ever - money well spent.
My Jetta is very reliable. My Jetta is a gas saver and does amazing with gas. My Jetta is very roomy. My Jetta is very dependable and is my favorite car ever. My Jetta is manual and drives absolutely amazing. Dash lights are one of my favorites because they are blue and red.
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Ranks #6 Small Cars by Owners

The 2000 Volkswagen Jetta has an average owner rating of 4.13 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 22 other Small Cars.

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Ranks #11 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2000 Volkswagen Jetta has a combined MPG of 32 which ranks it #11 of 23 other Small Cars.

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2000 Chevrolet Metro
46 MPG
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41 MPG
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45 MPG

Is The 2000 Volkswagen Jetta A Good Car?

Its is a great vehicle. I had no issues except the tires and rims. I didn't lie how much the oil cost.
Sarah M.
Yes. Been very happy with it. Has been good overall vehicle and very serviceable. I would highly recommend VW to anyone car shopping.
Kathy B.
Yes it’s reliable and doesn't waste much gas which is a benefit nowadays and parts are not too expensive to purchase
Amanda C.

How Reliable Is The 2000 Volkswagen Jetta?

It is reliable. The brakes go pretty fast on it. This car lasted a very long time. I felt very safe in it.
Matt H.
No, nothing out of the ordinary. Has more than 200,000 miles on it. Have been very happy with its performance to date.
Sarah B.
It’s reliable but it does have a few problems since it’s an old car. The thing is old works and it isn't too much money to fix like newer models
Brittany S.

Is The 2000 Volkswagen Jetta A Good Value?

It was around 20000 when I got it. I don't know what it costs now. The value was excellent. They are good.
Megan G.
It was a little more than $20,000. I feel I have certainly gotten my money's worth from it. I would recommend this brand to others.
Anna M.
It costs about 5,000 it’s a good value for that year it’s an old car but still works fine. It’s very efficient on gas
RODNEY S.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2000 VW Jetta transmission fluid type?

Answer: The type of transmission fluid You use in the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta depends on whether You have an automatic or manual transmission. The manual transmission takes of synthetic 75 W 90 gear oil while the...

What's the 2000 VW Jetta fuel pump relay location?

Answer: The 2000 Volkswagen Jetta fuel pump relay location is under the dash on the driver's side. A faulty fuel pump relay prevents Your engine from running as the fuel is not supplied. There are many signs of a bad...

How do i perform the 2000 VW Jetta immobilizer reset?

Answer: First, turn the car off and make sure it is completely stationary. Then, lock the car. Make sure it is locked and then, use the key fob to unlock the car. Then, slot in the key into the ignition slot, and set...

Does the 2000 VW Jetta have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: The 2000 VW Jetta comes standard with a timing chain on the VR-6 engine. This is better than a belt because it will not need to be replaced during the life of the vehicle. Usually a timing belt will need to be...

What's the 2000 vw jetta wheel bolt pattern?

Answer: The 2000 VW Jetta wheel bolt pattern iS5 X100 mm. Making sure Your tires are in the greatest of condition is key to not crashing. You will come into issues with this part at some time or another. You might run...
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Safety & Reliability

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