Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 0508 | 05/26/2005 | 10015989 | Update programming flashing engine control module ecm. vw 2002-2003 gti, jetta, jetta wagon with 1.8 eng. code awp *sc | 08/18/2005 | |
| 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 | |||||
| TB-01-12-04 | 02/10/2012 | 10043602 | Volkswagen: gasoline engines have rough idle, have significant loss of power or stalling with reduced performance. *pe | 04/13/2012 | |
| SAC-28F3/P1-REV | 08/01/2010 | 10036496 | Volkswagen: gasoline engine vehicles inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. models passat and wagon; golf; gti; jetta a | 03/23/2011 | |
| 0304 | 04/29/2003 | 10001569 | Update programming (flashing) engine control module (ecm). various models including the jetta wagon. *tt | 06/06/2003 | |
| 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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| SAC-28F3/P1-REV | 08/01/2010 | 10036496 | Volkswagen: gasoline engine vehicles inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. models passat and wagon; golf; gti; jetta a | 03/23/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 08/29/2008 | 40218 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen gti. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for 40,000 mile service. at that time, the contact was informed that there was an oil pan leak. the oil pan was aluminum and the oil pan drain bolt was made of steel, which has become stripped over a period of time. the stripped bolt was the cause of the oil leak. the contact would have to replace the oil pan at her expense. the current and failure mileages were 40,218. | |||
| 01/11/2005 | 15000 | 2 | |
| Check engine light came on intermittently. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and was told that the fuel injection system needed to be serviced at consumer's cost. also, consumer experienced the same problem with another vehicle of the same make and model. the check engine light remained on.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 09/01/2007 | 36000 | 2 | 12/29/2002 |
| (1) car overheated august 2007 (2) originally assumed thermostat was the problem, however both radiator fans were determined faulty (did not operate in low speeds) and replaced (parts covered by corporate, labor by consumer). problem determined resolved. next month (september 2007), check engine light comes back on, but car not overheating. service technical says thermostat shut open and ect temp sensor needs to be replaced at owner's expense ($546). engine cooling system could overheat in hot weather. will determine outcome with vw corporate and/or service center. *tr | |||
| 10/06/2004 | 18720 | 4 | 10/23/2003 |
| Coolant leakage from hose on right hand side of engine compartment. this has happen a least 3 times also my check engine light has come on at least 3 times. brought vehicle to vw service they reset the engine light and told me it was the temperature sensor which they claim they change but a month later same thing happen agian. i'm schedule agian for oct 11 2004 for coolant leaking from the same hose that i brought to them several times before. after reading a post here i've also notice that my 03 vr6 gti feels fast some days and slow others wondering if i may have a coil problem.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 07/06/2007 | 35900 | 2 | 12/30/2002 |
| (1) car engine overheated with air conditioning unit on with 35k miles (4 year old car). (2) dealer repair service technician discovered both auxilary fans (290 and 345) failed to spin at low speeds and operate only at high speeds causing engine to overheat when car is between 0 to 30 mph. dealer directed consumer parts were not covered under powertrain warranty (4 years, 50,000 miles) and considered electrical parts and to repair at consumer's expense ($918). corporate office eventually covered part and consumer covered labor expenses. several other electrical issues have occured with the car including bulb replacements on a/c console, brake lights, and battery failure after 4 years pointing to possible electrical design or integration flaw. (3) fans were replaced and problem was resolved. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/01/2008 | 72000 | 1 | |
| Driving on highway, oil pressure light came on and beeped. pulled over within five minutes at next exit, had car towed to shop, told it was likely the oil pickup that was clogged. called dealership told they would not repair under warranty. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 30000 | 5 | 10/04/2003 |
| I have taken my '03 gti vr6 to the dealer 3 times for the same complaint. when it is raining, there is a squealing noise coming from the passenger side of the car. dealer could not replicate the problem each time i brought the car to them. they said that it could be the belt but it would not be covered under warranty. i replaced the belt myself and i still get the squealing noise, even with belt dressing. i have also noticed a decrease in engine power when the squealing noise is occurring. my most recent problem now is my speedometer and fuel gauge stop working intermittently. the speedo will be reading my current speed and then drop to zero, bounce back up and back down to zero, up a little bit more and then stay at zero until the next time i drive the car. seems to do this only on trips greater than 20 minutes. *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 11/19/2003 | 14000 | 4 | 02/10/2003 |
| My clutch failed at 14,000 miles. my ignition fails regularily, the ignition coil has been recalled and now i am having problems with my catalytic converter. i have owned vw's all of my life and traded in my last vw that had 170k on an original clutch.*ak | |||