2000 Volkswagen Jetta
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine and engine cooling is the leading concern among 451 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 11th highest complaint count among 26 Jetta model years with reports.
Of the 2000 reports, 27 involved a crash and 15 involved a fire. 35 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Engine and engine cooling, engineMar 7, 2014
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 were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
Campaign 14E007000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, brake lights, switchMay 24, 2006
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.
THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 27, 2006. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT NOT BOTH. THE REMEDY IS THE SAME FOR EACH RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL APPLY THE REMEDY BASED ON THE VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
Campaign 06V183000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, hazard flashing warning lights, switchDec 16, 2004
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.
THIS MAY RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD FLASHER FUNCTION.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH/RELAY KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Campaign 04V584000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, brake lights, switchFeb 20, 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION.
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR COME ON AND STAY ON, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY 06V-183. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD A REMEDY PERFORMED UNDER THIS RECALL SHOULD RETURN TO THEIR DEALER FOR THE REDESIGNED REMEDY. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Campaign 04V096000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, owners/service/other manualSep 12, 2002
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.
THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT MARKED OR DESCRIBED AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLEMENT FOR THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALSO ONE SET OF FOUR GUIDANCE FIXTURES INTENDED TO USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH CHILD SEATS EQUIPPED WITH RIGID OR SEMI-RIGID LOWER ANCHORAGE ATTACHMENTS. ALSO ENCLOSED WILL BE FOUR DECALS TOGETHER WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND A TEMPLATE FOR ATTACHING THE DECALS TO THE LOWER SEAT BACKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 15, 2002. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.
Campaign 02V244000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
451 reports, newest first.
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 8, 2004
2000 VW TDI MANUAL TRANSMISSION WITH 65,000 MILES. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON, DEFINITE LOSS OF POWER, WORSE WHEN ENGINE HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR AWHILE. CAR HAS NO ACCELERATION AND CAN NOT HOLD SPEED GOING UP RELATIVELY MINOR HILLS. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO PUT IT ON THE COMPUTER, SAID THAT THE WASTEGATE VALVE WAS STUCK BUT WAS OKAY NOW. PROBLEM REOCCURED. DEFINITE SAFETY PROBLEM ON HIGHWAY BECAUSE THERE IS NO ACCELERATION AVAILABLE TO THE DRIVER.*AK
Exterior lighting, Vehicle speed control, Sep 8, 2004
THE TURN SIGNAL/CRUIS CONTROL HANDLE FELL OFF, PREVENTING THE OPERATOR FROM SIGNALING AN INTENT TO TURN. THE HANDLE WAS NOT DAMAGED IN ANY WAY TO CAUSE IT TO FALL OFF OTHER THAN NORMAL USE. THE HANDLE IS DANGLING BY ITS WIRES TO THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE OPERATOR IS UNABLE TO SIGNAL AN INTENT TO TURN.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 2, 2004
I HAVE A 2000 JETTA AND ITS A GOOD CAR BUT IT HAS PROBLEMS LIKE OTHER JETTA OWNERS THAT I HAVE TALKED TO. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO A SHOP AND ASKED THEM ABOUT MY PROBLEM AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE KINDS OF JETTAS. THE COMPLAINT IS WHEN I CHANGE THE OIL OR HAVE A GOOD AMOUT OF OIL IN THE ENGINE IT GETS EATEN AT A QUICKER RATE THAN IT SHOULD. IT TAKES LIKE 2-3 DAYS THEN I HAVE TO REPLACE A QUART OF OIL OR MORE TO MAKE IT A GOOD LEVEL. THE AMOUNT OF OIL BEING CONSUMED IS NOT GOOD FOR THE ENGINE OR FOR THE EVIRONMENT. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 31, 2004
FAILURE OF DRIVERS SIDE POWER WINDOW - FIRST TIME, HOWEVER I EXPECTED IT TO HAPPEN SINCE I FOUND 53 COMPLAINTS ON THIS WEB SITE ALONE. THIS ISN'T THE FIRST TIME TO ENCOUNTER MAJOR REPAIRS ON THIS CAR. JUST 4 WEEKS AGO PAID 1,100 DOLLARS TO REPLACE OIL PUMP AND MASS AIRFLOW METER. WHY ISN'T THERE A RECALL YET? *AK
Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 31, 2004
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT LIQUID WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PLASTIC HOSE AND OTHER PARTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE FUEL HOSE HAD COME LOOSE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. *SC
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Aug 30, 2004
FROM STOP THE VEHICLE WOULD SOMETIME STALL. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE VEHICLE HAD A BAD MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR (MAF) AND WAS REPLACED. THE DEALER FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK DID NOT ALWAYS LOCK AUTOMATICALLY AND WOULD CAUSE THE ALARM TO SOUND. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED. THE VEHICLE ALARM WOULD SOUND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. *SC
Structure, Aug 18, 2004
THE PLASTIC INSIDE FRONT FENDER LINER ON BOTH SIDES OF MY 2000 VW JETTA GLS TDI HAVE COME LOOSE IN THE FRONT AND ARE RUBBING AGAINST THE FRONT TIRES. I PURCHASED THIS CAR LESS THAN 5 MONTHS AGO, IT WAS CERTIFIED PRE OWNED CAR FROM A VW DEALER AND WAS GIVEN A 110 POINT INSPECTION. I HAVE DRIVEN THE CAR APPX 10,000 MILES SINCE PURCHASE WITHOUT ANY ACCIDENTS OR INCIDENTS THAT MAY CAUSE THESE ITEMS TO COME LOOSE. WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER I WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS VERY COMMON AMONG THESE CARS AND IS NOT A WARRANTY ITEM, FURTHERMORE, THEY ADVISED ME THAT THIS HAD TO BE DRIVER INDUCED DAMAGE, ALTHOUGH THEY NEVER INSPECTED IT. I CALLED THE VW CUSTOMER CARE LINE AND REQUESTED A FACTORY SERVICE REP COME AND ASSESS THE PROBLEM ONLY TO BE TOLD WHEN THEY CALLED ME BACK THAT THE DEALER TOLD THEM THAT I HAD DAMAGED THE CAR, SO THEY WOULD NOT SEND A FACTORY REP AND THE CASE HAS BEEN CLOSED. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO RUBBING/INTERFERENCE WITH THE FRONT TIRES AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED, ESPECIALLY CONSIDERING THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THEY KEEP SEVERAL REPLACEMENT PARTS IN STOCK DUE TO FREQUENCY. *JB
Electrical system, Equipment, Aug 12, 2004
BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW FROM THE DEALER IN DECEMBER 2000. AT 5,390 MILES W/WARRANTY TOOK MY CAR IN B/C THE A/C WAS HAVING PROBLEMS. 7,255 MILES-A/C IS NOT COLD- FOUND SYSTEM LEAK-EXPANSION VALVE LEAK. 13,247 MILES-AC NOT COLD AGAIN. FOUND EXPANSION VALVE LEAKING- FREON-REPLACED O RING RECEIVER AND DRIER AND EXPANSION VALVE. 34,684- A/C LOUD AGAIN. 60,760 MILES- FAULTY AIR FLOW VALVE-REMOVED AND INSTALLED AIR FLOW SENSOR- WARRANTY. 88,850 MILES-A/C PROBLEMS AGAIN! 88,850MILES- A/C NOT COLD BLOWING WARM AIR, CUSTOMER TURNED A/C ON AND SQEAKING NOISE HEARD, TURNED BACK OFF, STOPPED NOISE, TURNED BACK ON BLOWING WARM AIR AND SQEAKING NOISE HEARD AGAIN. TOOK CAR IN FOR THE A/C PROBLEM A TOTAL OF 8 TIMES! WROTE OFFICIAL COMPLAINT LETTER TO VW DEALERSHIP. MANAGER FOUND THE WHOLE A/C SYSTEM WAS LEAKING! MANAGER SAID IT WOULD COST $3,725 DOLLARS! ( B/C WARRANTY HAS BEEN EXPIRED) TO FIX THE A/C UNIT. THEY OFFERED TO PAY FOR 50% OF THE PRICE. WE ARE NOT SATISFIED. WE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING B/C THE VW "QUALIFIED" TECHNICIANS ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE CAR, ENTRUSTED THE CAR INTO THEIR CARE, BUT EVENTUALLY LED THE CUSTOMER TO BIGGER PROBLEMS! THE CAR HAD ALL THE MAINTENANCE SERVICES DONE ON TIME! FAILURE OF THE TECHNICIANS BEING ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM DOES NOT SHOW THAT THEY ARE QUALIFIED..WHAT DID THEY CHECK??? WHY TELL THE CUSTOMER THAT JUST BECAUSE WARRANTY EXPIRED THAT THERE IS NO OLBIGATION BY THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY ANYMORE WHEN THEY ARE THE ONES WHO HAVE TOUCHED THE SYSTEM AND ATTEMPTED TO FIX IT?? BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE! UNACCEPTABLE! ALREADY NOTIFIED THE DEALER AND THE PRESIDENT OF TAKING LEGAL ACTION. NO CAR BUYER SHOULD HAVE TO EXPERIENCE THIS KIND OF HORRIBLE TIME CONSUMING PROBLEM. AFTER PAYING THE FULL VALUE OF THE CAR. INVESTING THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR A NEW VW CAR THIS RESULT IS NOT GETTING WHAT WE PAYED FOR. THE CAR DOES NOT MEET UP TO THE STANDARD OF THEIR MOTTO "VW DESIGN AND INTENT".
Exterior lighting, Jul 21, 2004
TURN SIGNAL ON MANY VOLKSWAGEN MODELS ACROSS MANY LATE 90'S AND EARLY MILLENNIUM MODELS (INCLUDING MY 2000 JETTA VR6) ARE FAILING AT AN ALARMING RATE. IT SEEMS TO BE A SHARED RELAY/FLASHER WITH THE HAZARD SYSTEM OR THE HAZARD SWITCH (BUTTON) ITSELF. *LA
Visibility, Jul 17, 2004
BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2000. 3 MONTHS AFTER THAT I HAD BROUGHT THE CAR TO A CARWASH (HANDWASH) NO WAXING WAS DONE. THE NEXT DAY, THERE WERE SPOTS ON THE HOOD OF MY CAR. THE CLEAR COAT HAD COME OFF. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER IN SUNNYVALE, CA AND HE SAID IT WAS THE CARWASH COMPANIES FAULT. THEY HAD LEFT THE CAR OUT SIDE WITH WAX ON IT. I HAD NO PROOF THAT THE CAR WASN'T WAXED, BUT I DID NOT PAY FOR IT. THE NEXT PROBLEM HAPPENED IN 2003. MY O2 SENSOR WENT OUT. A LITTLE OVER A YEAR LATER, THE MAF SENSOR WENT OUT. 5 MONTHS AFTER THAT, THE TURBO CUTOFF VALVE WENT BAD AND 1 DAY AFTER THAT WAS REPAIRED, THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW DECIDED TO DROP INTO THE DOOR. THE CAR IS A 2000 WITH ONLY 55K MILES ON IT. IT HAS HAD ALL OIL CHANGES AND BASIC MAINTENCE DONE THAT IS NEEDED. THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING ALREADY!*AK
Electrical system, Jul 15, 2004
2000 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLS VR6 HAS RECALL FOR FAULTY CRUISE CONTROL BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH.*MR THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND AFTER A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED IT WAS DETERMINED A NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS NEEDED. IT WAS FINALLY DETERMINED THAT THE CONVERTER FAILED DUE TO A FAULTY COIL PACK. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 13, 2004
2000 VW JETTA 1.8 TURBO. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AROUND 35,000 MILES, REPLACED MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR FOR $99.00 AFTER CALLING CORPORATE VW. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AT 45,000 MILES. REPLACE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR AGAIN FOR FREE, REPLACED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, REPLACED TURBO SENSOR AND SEVERAL RELAYS FOR $280.00. REPLACED CLUTCH AT 51,000 MILES, FOUND OUT THEY USE THE SAME PARTS AS THE TDL ON THE TURBO CAR. CURRENTLY HAVE A BLOWN HEAD GASKET, MORE THAN LIKELY DUE TO THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR AND TURBO SENSOR CAUSING ISSUES WITH THE ENGINE. ESTIMATED REPAIR COSTS $1200.00. *AK
Vehicle speed control, Jul 8, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH SHORTED OUT. THIS RESULTED IN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATING IN EXCESS SPEED OF 80 MPH. WHEN THIS OCCURRED CONSUMER IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION TO THE OFF POSITION. THEN, VEHICLE STARTED TO DECELERATE. DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED, BUT IT WAS NOT INDICATED WHAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM. THEY ONLY STATED THE COST TO HAVE THE SWITCH REPLACED.*AK
Vehicle speed control, Jul 8, 2004
CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH SHORTED AND CAR ACCELERATED IN EXCESS OF 80 MPH, AND WOULD NOT SHUT DOWN. ONLY WAY CAR WOULD SLOW DOWN IF CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH HELD MANUALLY TO OFF AS IT WOULD NOT PERMANENTLY SHUT OFF. BRAKING DID DECELERATE BUT ENGINE CONTINUED AT THE SAME RPM, AS CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. *AK
Steering, Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Electrical system, Visibility, Structure, Equipment, Jul 6, 2004
TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE PART. HOWEVER, TWO WEEKS LATER THE PART FAILED AGAIN. *AK THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AND THE VEHICLE HAD RUN INTO A POLE AT A GAS STATION ON THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE. THIS PROBLEM REMAINED THE SAME. THE ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON ALONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. OTHER PROBLEMS WERE: THE TIRE PRESSURE HAD TO BE RESET ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, REAR PADS, A/C WAS NOT COOLING, GLOVE BOX, POWER WINDOWS, CONSOLE, POWER SUNROOF, INTERIOR TRIM, STEERING/SUSPENSION, DRIVEABILITY, TRIM ELECTRICAL, SOUND SYSTEM, AND HEATING/COOLING. *SC THE CONSUMER DID NOT REPORT ANY DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WHEN SHE HIT THE POLE. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Seats, Jun 24, 2004
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR FAILED AT LEAST 6 TIMES IN THE PAST 60,000 MILES, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. CONSUMER DISCUSSED THIS WITH VOLKSWAGEN, AND ASKED MANUFACTURER FOR AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. HOWEVER, VOLKSWAGEN WAS NOT LISTENING. *AK THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT UP/DOWN LEVER SPRING BROKE. THE MICRO SWITCH FAILED AND AS A RESULT THE TRUNK LIGHT AND GAS LIGHT ON THE DASH WERE INOPERATIVE. THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED. *NM
Fuel system, Other, Jun 7, 2004
VW JETTA TDI 1.9 LITTER DIESEL HAS EXTREMELY POOR FUEL MILEAGE. ADVERTISED IS TO GET 50 MI/GALLON. I GET AT BEST 40 MI/GALLON HIGHWAY AND AS LOW AS 25 MI/GALLON MIXED HIGHWAY/CITY. DEALER AVOIDS THE ISSUE BY SAYING LOW MILAGE IS DUE TO BAD FUEL, EXTREME COLD, POOR DRIVING HABITS. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 4, 2004
TOOK CAR FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE ENGINE BLOCK AND THAT THE ENTIRE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS WAS CONFIRMED BY A VW DEALER, HOWEVER, NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW WHY THE ENGINE BLOCK WOULD GET A CRACK. IN FACT, THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THEY HAD ONLY EVER SEEN THIS INCIDENT ONCE BEFORE. MY CAR HAD NEVER OVERHEATED OR ANYTHING PRIOR TO THIS. THE CAR IS NOW SITTING IN MY GARAGE BECAUSE I CANNOT DO ANYTHING WITH IT. IT CANNOT BE SOLD AND I CAN'T AFFORD $7100 FOR A NEW ENGINE. IN FACT THE CAR IS NOT EVEN WORTH THAT MUCH. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST PROBLEM THAT I HAVE HAD WITH THE CAR...THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS OTHER THINGS (SUCH AS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT/MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, FUEL TANK HAD TO BE REPLACE TWICE, THE TRUNK LATCH BROKE ONE DAY, THE REAR BREAKS HAD PREMATURE WEAR, GLOVE BOX LATCH BROKE). THESE ARE POORLY CONSTRUCTED VEHICLES. I WISH I COULD GET RID OF IT.*AK
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jun 2, 2004
PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S BRAKE LIGHTS. *MR ON THREE OCCASIONS, THE WINDOW REGULATOR CLIPS WERE REPLACED. CURRENTLY THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR A THIRD TIME. *SC
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 2, 2004
WHEN DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD,THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER HAD INFORMED THE DEALER ABOUT THIS ISSUE. HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Air bags, Jun 1, 2004, crash
DURING HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH A METAL BRIDGE, AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. APPROXIMATE SPEED AT IMPACT 40 MPH. DRIVE & PASSENGER INJURED AND CAR FRONT END COMPLETELY DEMOLISHED. AWAITING INSURANCE CO. INVESTIGATION AS TO EXTENT OF DAMAGE, POSSIBLY TOTAL LOSS.*AK
Power train, May 27, 2004
MY FIRST AND SECOND GEARS HAVE BEEN SPORADICALLY GRINDING EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. THREE TIMES THEY REFUSED TO FIX IT BECAUSE THEY HAVEN'T HEARD IT. FOURTH TIME THEY HEARD IT, BUT WOULDN'T FIX IT BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T HEAR IT WHEN I RETURNED FOR THE SERVICE. *MR
Structure, May 25, 2004
THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW STARTED MAKING A WHISTLING NOISE AND WHEN I TRIED TO ROLL THE WINDOW UP IT DROPPED DOWN INTO THE DOOR AND BROKE. I WAS ON THE FREEWAY AND I JUMPED WHEN IT HAPPENED. THIS IS A HAZARD AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED.
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Visibility, Seat belts, Structure, Equipment, May 19, 2004
I THOUGHT MY FIRST NEW CAR PURCHASE (A 2000 JETTA VR6 GLS) WAS A LEMON. I, LIKE MANY OTHERS, HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS. PROBLEMS SUCH AS: - REAR CUP HOLDERS BROKEN - MIDDLE/REAR SEATBELT LOCKED, CANNOT BE USED - 02 SENSORS BOTH REPLACED SINCE MIL LIGHT KEPT ILLUMINATING - MAS SENSOR REPLACED (AND LATER RECALLED) - BOTH FRONT WINDOWS HAVE FALLEN TO THE "BLACK HOLE" (AND LATER RECALLED; INCLUDING A RECALL TO THE RECALL B/C THEY WENT FROM METAL CLIPS TO PLASTIC OR VICE VERSA) - PAINT PEELING FROM INSIDE DOOR HANDLES - ALARM SYSTEM FAULTY ON PASSENGER SIDE DOOR (DEALER TOLD ME THAT UNLESS THE CAR BEEPS AT ME, THE ALARM IS NOT SECURED. SO, I MUST LOCK THE DOOR. STAND BY FOR 15 SECONDS, LOCK THE DOOR AGAIN AND THIS TIME WHEN THE CAR BEEPS, THE PASSENGER DOOR IS SECURED. AND, FURTHERMORE, (THIS IS GOOD - KEEP READING) I WAS TOLD THAT IF I DRIVE TOO CLOSE TO A JEA BUS, THEIR BUS COMPUTER SYSTEMS ARE RUN ON THE SAME CHANNEL AS MY JETTA'S COMPUTER SYSTEM AND SOMETIMES BEING TOO CLOSE TO A JEA BUS WILL CAUSE MY CARS COMPUTER SYSTEM TO SCRAMBLE). COMPUTER SYSTEM CAN BE RESET, AND DID YOU KNOW THAT WHILE RESETTING, VW CAN MAKE YOUR CAR BEEP IN DIFFERENT PATTERNS? THAT'S PROBABLY A "FEATURE"! - CENTER CONSOLE/ARMREST LATCH BROKEN - LARGE SPRING SITS UNDERNEATH MY PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT - SEAT BELT NO LONGER CLICK, INDICATING LOCKED IN POSITION (DEALER TOLD ME IT STILL WORKS. SO, NOW I HAVE TO PUSH IT DOWN AND THEN TUG ON IT, HOPING THAT IT REALLY IS LOCKED -- IF NOT, I MAY FLY OUT THAT RECALLED WINDOW.) - CHILD RESTRAIN SEAT LOCKS RECALLED - TRUNK LOCK WOULDN'T STAY LATCHED - FRONT FENDER SEPARATING FROM BODY OF CAR - GRINDS GOING INTO SECOND GEAR (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) - WHEN CAR IS PUT INTO 1ST GEAR, IT WAITS A FEW SECOND BEFORE IT GETS ENOUGH POWER TO FULLY ACCELERATE - BRAKE DUST COVERS ALLOY WHEEL, IN JUST HOURS OF CLEANING DRIVERS WANTED...BUT THEY'RE ALL IN THE DEALER WAITING ROOM! *AK
Equipment, May 15, 2004
WHILE DRIVING I HEARD A SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM MY A/C. TURNED FAN OFF AND SQUEALING STOPPED. TURNED FAN BACK ON AND SQUEALING STARTED AGAIN THEN SOMETHING FEEL OFF MY CAR AND THE A/C WOULD NOT BLOW COLD AIR. JUST GOT BACK FROM FIRESTONE AND THEY SAID THAT I NEED A NEW A/C CLUTCH AND COMPRESSOR AND IT WOULD COST $864.30. MY CAR IS NOT OLD ENOUGH AND DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH MILES FOR THE CLUTCH TO FAIL AND TO NEED A NEW COMPRESSOR. *AK