Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||||
| 010702 | 01/11/2007 | 10021315 | Dtc's p1297 (17705) or p1557 (17965) stored in dtc memory. this may be caused by intake hoses leaking (during boost conditions) due to incorrect torque on clamps or improper placement, worn or torn intake hoses. *kb | 04/03/2007 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 2010464 | 05/14/2007 | 10021962 | Mil is on and/or catalytic converter is rattling. *kb | 06/27/2007 | |
| 0501 | 09/09/2005 | 10016900 | Mil is on and or catalytic converter is rattling. *sc | 10/14/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 04/28/2004 | 75000 | 2 | 01/28/2004 |
| While driving check engine light flashed followed by non acceleration, then stalling. vehicle was towed to the dealership, who kept it for six weeks. several engine components were replaced. the failure recurred two weeks later. the cause of the failure had not been determined.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 03/04/2006 | 1 | 03/07/2002 | |
| On march 3, 2006, i went to the metro volkswagen to have my inspection and an oil change done. the service rep told me i had a small hole in my oil pan, so i agreed to replace the pan. the next morning when i started my car it shut off three times. since then, my car has shut off every time i start it. if i pull off before the car completely heats up, the car shuts off in mid drive. this causes me to pull over and restart the car and hold my foot on the gas in order to keep the car from shutting down. i have noticed water in my car on the driver's side floor (back), but i thought it was condensation caused from the plastic mat i keep under the drivers side rug. i received a recall notice in the mail and took the car in on may 25, 2006 for a fuel line, and hazard switch replacement. as of friday, june 2, 2006, i've smelled gasoline when i turned my car on, and the rug in the back (drivers side) was soaked with water. it had not rained until 3:45 pm, and i had not driven the call all day except for that morning. saturday june 3, 2006, i opened my driver side door to discover a huge puddle on the rear floor of the driver's side and the front rug and mat soaked with brown water. it was raining slightly but there was no leak coming from the windows, or the moon roof, and the top of the car (inside) was completely dry. i also smelled gasoline again which prompted my decision to call volkswagen. i was told by a service rep to bring the car back in on june 5 2006. *jb | |||
| 03/03/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Oil pan made from aluminum, way too close to ground damage easy. *ak | |||
| 01/09/2000 | 2 | 09/01/1999 | |
| I have cracked the oilpan twice, dumping all of the engine oil. i have spoken to someone at vw and they will not do anything about the damage. i have documented via the internet that this is not an uncommon problem. vw has acknowledged that there is a p | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 06/28/2000 | 396 | 2 | |
| Consumer 2000 gti mass air flow sensor failed twice after repairs. *ts ***nar*** the drivers door handle was loose. the left front window regulator was replaced. the dome light switch was broken. *jb | |||
| 12/17/2002 | 0 | ||
| Mass airflow sensor failed and was replaced. | |||
| 11/30/2002 | 31000 | 1 | 04/15/2000 |
| Mass air flow sensor failed prematurely. dealer refuses to cover part under emissions warranty. when maf sensor fails, damage is caused to catalytic converter causing premature failure of the converter, decrease in fuel economy and decreased engine performance. ts | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 1 | 08/01/2000 | |
| Drivers side window regulator failed. window was stuck down. oxygen sensor failed the next day. the dealer claims this affects every vw. why don't they fix them. now i'm out of warranty and i'm sure my other window regulator and oxygen sensor will be going bad any day now. vw should be accountable for this. | |||
| 06/18/2001 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Mass air sensor failed without warning, causing car to lurch uncontrollably - dealer in keene, nh stated the maf is not covered by powertrain warranty.*ak | |||