Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 11292005 | 11/29/2005 | 10018786 | Engine pre-heater installation. calix. *tt | 01/17/2006 | |
| 004 | 11/09/2004 | 10011567 | Engine coolant temperature (ect) sensor. *tc | 01/26/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 970101 | 04/30/2001 | 619873 | Subject regarding coolant leaking from coolant reservoir bottle wiring connector contaminates the wiring harness. *tt | 07/05/2001 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 05012007 | 05/01/2007 | 10021950 | Emissions recall circular. reprogramming of engine control module and replacement of malfunctioning oxygen sensor. *kb | 06/27/2007 | |
| 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 | |
| 0405 | 12/03/2004 | 10011901 | Hybrid oil pan, installing. *tt | 02/03/2005 | |
| 0410 | 05/10/2004 | 10007712 | Evaluating fuel mixture diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) - how to perform effective diagnostic related to fuel system adaptation system too rich/ too lean. volkswagen. *mj | 07/08/2004 | |
| 0409 | 05/10/2004 | 10007711 | Evaluating fuel mixture diagnostic trouble codes- how to perform effective diagnosis related to fuel system adaptation - system too rich/too lean. volkswagen. *mj | 07/08/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 9903 | 07/23/1999 | 607922 | Subject regarding engine oil capacities. *tt | 10/18/1999 | |
| 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 | |||
| 08/12/2011 | 87000 | 1 | |
| The vw vehicle is programmed to cripple the engine performance and speed in case of an epc fault. any fault causing a rich or lean condition will cause this limp mode. this is a safety issue especially people on the highway going 65-75mph and a 80,000 pound tractor trailer behind them as one person experienced. there are too many non-vital component failures to list that can cause this fault. i refer to non-vital meaning the component failure will not harm the driver of the car. the fault light indication isn't enough? now they have the right to force you into a repair shop and buy more vw parts. i feel that this is a money making scam endangering our lives. we do not put a halt on this now- soon any fault will cripple our cars. it's not just vw (hyundai did a similar limp mode). *tr | |||
| 08/12/2011 | 87000 | ||
| The vw vehicle is programmed to cripple the engine performance and speed in case of an epc fault. any fault causing a rich or lean condition will cause this limp mode. this is a safety issue especially people on the highway going 65-75mph and a 80,000 pound tractor trailer behind them as one person experienced. there are too many non-vital component failures to list that can cause this fault. i refer to non-vital meaning the component failure will not harm the driver of the car. the fault light indication isn't enough? now they have the right to force you into a repair shop and buy more vw parts. i feel that this is a money making scam endangering our lives. we do not put a halt on this now- soon any fault will cripple our cars. it's not just vw (hyundai did a similar limp mode) | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 85000 | 1 | 08/01/2006 |
| About every 2,000 miles, the engine in my 1999 mk iv volkswagen jetta starts ticking, and i check my oil, and im a quart low. everytime. the engine quality is steadily declining. i have not done anything to repair this because i do not have the money, nor do i trust mechanics with the car. *tr | |||
| 05/01/2006 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| 05/01/2006 | 8100 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Began oil consumption study may 2006 but has been an ongoing issue prior and present. this is a copy of some information i sent to vwoa a. i went through the attorney general too. vwa continues to deny this is a problem, it is in specifications but do not tell me what is abnormal oil usage. i had a recall so went to the dealer for the service with my editorial sign on the jetta, that i had sent to mr. witter - vwa- the dealer has now refused any further service of my vehicle there. the problem continues, and they have shut the door with the vague within specifications rhetoric. i am told that my vehicle to burn a quart of oil in 1000-3000 miles not even register on the dip stick, is with in the manufacturer specifications. it has 85,000 miles and has the extended 120,000 mile / 10 year warranty. i am the original owner. continued on new complaint *jb | |||
| 09/02/2004 | 38000 | 2 | |
| Check engine light came on and stayed on while driving. dealership has serviced the vehicle twice in which they have cleaned the throttle . this provided a temporary solution, but the light came back on within an hour. a mechanic indicated that this was an intermittent problem that could not be repaired.*ak | |||
| 07/09/2004 | 6 | 04/23/1999 | |
| Upon starting vehicle the consumer noticed that the engine ran for a few seconds then stalled. *ak the consumer was told that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. the problem was ongoing. a too rich code, and the purge valve was replaced. the repair attempts for the vacuum leaks, oxygen sensors, the rich running of the engine, mass air flow sensor and connector. the consumer was informed that the part was out of stock. there was a vacuum leak and the intake boot had come off, the door hinges were loose, and noise had come from the starter motor due to an internal short. *sc | |||
| 05/25/2000 | 30000 | 12 | 10/28/1999 |
| First: coin holder broke, next, the fuel pump. after that, the catalytic converter went. the heat gauge goes on the i will work when i want to, and i won't when i don't attitude. speaking of front end bumpers, i've had mine replaced and fixed 3 times, stupid me, shouldn't i know by now not to get so close to those parking curbs. next, it started using oil, every 1000 miles, 1 qt, went to dealer, gave me runaround, mechanic standing by listening, took my side, replaced rings, sorry, i didn't know about the site sooner so i could tell you all this.fixed. maybe, hope. now, car dies on highway for no apparent reason above speeds of 50+, momentarily, and then starts again. the drink holder has now broken, son has to put aa battery above cassette to have sound coming from all speakers. emergency flashers started making cracking noises, electrical problems?, not my vw. air conditioner quit working 1 month ago. went to mechanic today, he says compressor. have you priced a compressor? $840. dealer only part,go figure, aren't they all. wipers are not good, replaced 2 times. so glad i don't have power windows and auto trans. i read what someone wrote, i love my car. it's a damn shame isn't it ,that we put this much confidence into a car dealer to be this disappointed. all vw jetta's should read made in mexico emblazened - i don't know where. if class action suit filed, post here. i got a lemon. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Engine light illuminated and vehicle was taken to the dealer who could not determine the problem. dealer did attempt to repair the vehicle, but engine light remained illuminated after the repair was done. consumer has documentation about this and other safety issues in the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 04/22/2002 | 66000 | 2 | |
| For the second time the consumer had to replace cracked and broken engine mount on vehicle. the consumer is unaware of way it keeps occurring. dealer notified. *mr *cb | |||
| 12/01/2002 | 23000 | 0 | 07/21/1999 |
| Car burns at least a quart of oil between every oil change - service dept claims this is normal - oil filler cap is full of yellow foam - oil pressure light recently came - check oil level and found it needed 2 1/2 quarts of oil - service department claims this is normal | |||
| Engine and steering problems | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 02/13/2009 | 147787 | 1 | |
| Coolant system external leak was fixed, hoses replaced and connector that attaches to engine was replaced also. leak comes back , replaced another hose., then the worse starts, the heater core started leaking and the car started to smell like antifreeze. got heater core replaced, but the inside of the car smells horrible,.every time i drive my 1999 jetta, i get this metallic taste in my mouth and throat. the stuff is definitely toxic, and the af container reads poisonous. becomes a torture to drive my jetta i hate the metallic taste in my mouth. the design off some of the heating system includes plastic components that may not take the heat well specially at the point of contact with the engine. did some online research and found similar cases with internal antifreeze leaks on vw jettas. this fumes can really ruin your driving experience not to mention the possible detriment on your health due to breathing in a contaminated atmosphere thanks for looking into this complaint. *tr | |||
| 03/01/2008 | 111000 | 4 | 06/25/2003 |
| Leak in cooling system causing migration to water pump, heater core, and engine wiring harness. having to replace all 3. car stalls at random times in busy traffic, posing potential accident problem. caused toxic fumes to come through heat vents in car. *tr | |||
| 06/14/2006 | 2 | 10/01/2003 | |
| Coolant leaking from coolant reservoir bottle wiring connector contaminates the wiring harness. *nm | |||
| 04/10/2004 | 1 | ||
| The thermostat housing needed to be replaced due to coolant leakage. this part had to be replaced to prevent coolant loss. i had to purchase the part and pay to have it replaced.*ak | |||
| 05/31/2001 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Map failure. but also coolant migration problem. wherein, due to faulty coolant reservoir sensor seal, coolant migrated out of coolant reservoir and into wiring harness causing speedo and cruise control failures. was repaired at no cost, as was maf. however numerous tdi and gasser owners are constantly reporting maf failures. | |||
| 09/04/2000 | |||
| While driving 60mph heard a clicking noise. then ater pump seized & caused vehicle to stall out. pulled over. had vehicle towed to dealer. informed by mechanic it was the water pump which sheared off the timing belt & damaged the valve head. problem was repaired except for the clicking noise that was still there. *ak | |||
| 10/10/1999 | |||
| Vehicle has excessive engine oil consumption and loss of cooling at the same rate, which could cause engine failure/fire and air pollution. owner has contacted dealership two times about the problem. also, gear selection and engagement of the transmission are slow to respond to input. dealer says that these problems are normal. *ml | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
| 01/05/2001 | |||
| Engine light was on. driver took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that engine valves and hoses needed to be replaced. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/24/2006 | 1 | ||
| 1999 jetta's oil pan threads were stripped and drain plug needed to be replaced. *ts *nm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer noticed the epc light came which resulted in the vehicle losing power. please provide any further information. *ph | |||
| 05/09/2002 | 30000 | 0 | 03/06/1999 |
| Check engine light, power failure on door locks and alarm. *nlm | |||
| 01/05/2001 | |||
| Engine light was on. driver took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that engine valves and hoses needed to be replaced. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| Vehicle consumes more oil than required, causing light to illuminate intermittently. dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 03/30/2000 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| I understand there has been numberous report oil pan punctures with the vw jetta. the combination of thin gauge steel and the low positon of the pan lead to high potential from road damage.*ak | |||
| 8 | 08/01/1999 | ||
| Burning oil, changed to using 20w 50 - still burning, have investigated at several dealers, they are all aware of the problem, say it happens in 10% of vehicles, and that volkswagen is not recalling until they know exactly the cause. my problem was initiated with a loss of a engine casting seal, and has been burning ever since. most dealers are giving the run around, and vw is claiming that the vehicle is in spec. when talking to independent mechanics and telling them that the vehicle is burning 1 qt of 20w50 every 750-1000 miles, each tells me that the engine is ruined, probably happened when the seal blew. vw is hiding this from the consumers, apparently is well aware of the problem and is hiding behind a equipment spec. i have been told that it is very possible that there is engine damage to the vehicle and vw is stalling. | |||
| Vehicle consumes a quart of oil every 1k miles. dealer has been notified, and said that vehicle is within specifications. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 1 | 02/12/1999 | |
| Vehicle which is a 4 cylinder engine burned more oil than expected , a quart every 1000 mile. *ak the oil level was down at 1000-1500 miles after oil change. about this time check the engine light came on . the dealer states that this problem is common with 2.0l. 4 cylinder engine, when the check engine came on againe, the dealer replaced the oxyen sensor. since then no light came on. *yh | |||
| 04/01/2000 | |||
| 4 cylinder engine burned 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles, but this vehicle has been burning more oil. dealer could not determine the cause. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Oil pan cracked. *ak | |||
| 03/11/1999 | |||
| Engine head gasket blew out, spark plugs melted. head gasket and spark plugs had to be replaced by the dealership. also, front axle was bent. when consumer drove at approximately 50 mph vehicle would shake . *ak | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Hit dip in road at low speed, chafed oil pan which caused a one inch split in oil pan. *ak | |||
| 10/10/1999 | |||
| Vehicle has excessive engine oil consumption and loss of cooling at the same rate, which could cause engine failure/fire and air pollution. owner has contacted dealership two times about the problem. also, gear selection and engagement of the transmission are slow to respond to input. dealer says that these problems are normal. *ml | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 7 | ||
| Vehicle experiencing problem with oil burning (one quart) every 750 mile.; dealer notified on seven occasions. tests were performed and consumer was informed that nothing could be found, and that it was normal. seeking nhtsa for information on this matter. *ak | |||
| The vehicle hit a pothole and it punctured the oil pan, allowing oil to leak from the vehicle. dealer said oil pan needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 09/03/1999 | |||
| While driving at 70 mph and without prior warnng, engine failed, and consumer lost power. consumer was in the third lane, and the vehicle shut down . also, engine valves dropped straight through the engine on the other side while in motion, and vehicle vibrated. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||
| 04/17/2005 | 143000 | 1 | 11/16/2001 |
| Fitzgerald of annapolis failed to replace the stretch bolts when they changed the timing belt at 40k miles. at 130k miles, the bolts gave and the engine fell out of the car. i repaired this and continued to drive the car. at 140k the mounting bracket on the engine block snapped and the engine fell out again. the car now needs a new | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 08/01/2002 | 2 | 02/01/2002 | |
| Consumer on behalf of daughter. the spark plugs began blowing out and the vehicle was operating on 3 cylinders. the first spark plug was replaced and was in tack when the second spark plug blew. it was decided to replace the head gasket, spark plugs, and timing belt. the vehicle is still missing between gear shifts and the check engine light is illuminating. *jg | |||
| 07/08/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2001 | |
| Manifold and oil cooler plug with carbon. dealer indicates that volkswagen, knows about the problem, and has yet to offer any remedies. this problem leads to a very costly cleaning.*ak | |||
| 03/01/1999 | |||
| The oil in engine is being consumed very quickly. when i take car to get an oil change every 3,000 - 5,000 miles, the oil is usually so low it does not appear on dip stick. the oil is simply blowing out of the engine. you can see the oil residue on the engine.*ak | |||
| 09/18/2001 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Failed part after car had been in dealer several times this summer failed on freeway, could have been killed volkswagen should cover this, then ripped off by dealer in chicago wher car just died on the dan ryan without any warning.*ak | |||
| 07/01/1999 | |||
| Car burns oil and needs to be added every 1000 miles. after 5000 miles no oil left. passanger side glove box rattles. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 3 | 01/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 03/18/2001 | 2 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Car dies while driving at any speeds no power-brakes or steering. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1999 | |||
| Engine burns about a quart of oil every 1000 to 1500 miles. dealer is waiting on volkswagen for a fix. after reading other ntsb complaints and talking to other vw owners i find that this is a major problem that vw is hoping will blow away. adding oil to a new car every 1000 to 1500 miles is not acceptable to me as a consumer. what is vw doing about this?*ak | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| When traveling consumer has to put 1 quart of oil every thousand miles. dealership is aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 02/24/2000 | 1 | 01/10/1999 | |
| Vehicle hesitates when taking off from stop and go. it launches forward like a delay with mass air flow sensor, but vehicle it still hesitates. dealer says they can't replicate problem.*ak the vehicle's hesitation became more frequent after each sevice and finally the engine shut off after the 34,000 miles service. *yh | |||
| 01/15/2001 | 12/01/1998 | ||
| Engine consumes about 1+ quart of oil every 1,500 miles. front rotors need to be replaced at 30,000 miles, while brake pads are less than 50% used. refrigerant in air conditioner gone at around 30,000 miles with normal use in mild climate. | |||
| 1 | 04/22/2000 | ||
| Vehicle was 2 quarts low on oil at 38,587 mile following a 30,589 mile oil change service, consumer fells this vehicle should not consume this much oil. nlm | |||
| 04/01/1999 | |||
| Engine oil must be added every 350 - 400 miles. *ak | |||
| 01/22/2001 | 1 | 04/14/1999 | |
| Vehicle runs out of oil every 1500 miles, and the transmission is very jerky. *ak windshield wipers were streaking because wipers were separating. instrument panel cup holder loose on tight side. the stick shift vibrates in 3rd gear due to selector shaft failure. *yh | |||
| 08/01/1999 | |||
| Oil light came on 2000 miles after oilchange/burning or leaking excessive oil,and oil level low. passenger's window motor stopped working, resulting in window falling down,. also, engine revved high/ light switch on interior light fell off/ front right michelin tire blewout, and had to replace battery. dealer kept repairing problems. consumer contacted vw co, and was told they would get back to her, but never did. consumer felt vehicle was a lemon. please add additional information. *ak | |||
| 09/04/2000 | 2 | 01/19/1999 | |
| Ceased water pump, sheared timing belt, and damaged valves caused vehicle to stall on interstate, consumer wants reimbursement. *slc | |||
| 06/15/2000 | 3 | 03/01/1999 | |
| At about 26,000 miles, which was about two and a half months ago, i checked the oil and had to add three quarts. i took it to the dealer and they told me to look for black smoke and oil spots on the driveway. no black smoke or oil is visibly escaping from the engine. i checked the oil again on june 15, and had to add another quart and a half. i reported it to the dealer and made another appointment for them to check it out. today, july 11, 2000, the dealer checked the oil (which was down a half quart), told me that they don't know what to look for and have to wait for the volkswagen district service manager to point them in the right direction. so we are now waiting for a call from the district manager. the oil and filter have been changed regularly, but the oil appears very gritty and also appears to be burnt onto cap of the filler-hole. the dealer seems reluctant, at best, to deal with the situation.*ak | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 06/01/1999 | ||
| Vehicle burns oil (doing so for 9 mos now), dealer has been running test on car for 4 mos. said may have to replace engine. air bag light on first day owning, told to wait 2wks for an appt at which was told car unsafe to drive. transmission difficult to shift/acceleration (making turns, entering highways, etc.) | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 6 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Car will die for a second or two, lose of power and begin running normally with doing anything 2. car will not start immediately when it does presents, ie:radio are gone as if battery was disconnected, computer shows no failures | |||
| 11/05/1999 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experienced engine failure while in motion. nlm | |||
| 01/27/2000 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| While traveling north on the new jersey turnpike the vehicle, without prior warning, suddenly stalled in the center of three lanes and would not restart. i was not able to move the car from the center lane. shortly after i got out of the vehicle a tractor trailer struck the rear of my vehicle totally destroying the vehicle.*ak | |||
| 01/21/2000 | 2 | 06/01/1999 | |
| I was driving on interstate 91 on the evening of january 21st when the car began to slow down even though i was pressing on the gas pedal. i was able to get it off the exit and thinking that i may not have had enough diesel additive, i nursed it to a truck stop at the base of the exit and added enough additive for 75 gal. after 3 minutes the car died and needed to be towed. it was towed to a vw dealer and they contacted vw. the vw rep said that there was a service bulletin out and directed the dealer to drill out the check valve on the fuel sending unit. i picked the car up on wednesday the 19th and drove it wednesday and thursday. on friday, i had driven for about 1/2 hour on interstate 91 and the car did the same thing. i coasted to the breakdown lane and the car stalled. once again it could not be restarted. it was towed to gene langan vw in glastonbury. this is a very dangerous defect that could result in an accident if the driver cannot safely negotiate the vehicle off of the highway. when i spoke with vw roadside assistance on the evening of january 21st, they said that they were getting hundreds of calls about the 1999 diesels just dying after prolonged periods of driving. apparently this problem is more widespread than just my vehicle. i would appreciate your investigating this problem with the 1999 jetta diesels. thank you. *ak | |||
| 12/02/1999 | |||
| While driving 55mph vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly stalled and died without warning due to broken bolt. dealer will inspect and repair the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 4 | |||
| Engine check light stays on, indictating a defect. vehicle will stall while being driven, casuing a safety hazard. dealer cannot determine cause of defect. also, when slightly opening rear windows, vehicle will vibrate. *ak | |||
| 01/27/1999 | 2 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Engine died while driving slowly. mil and generator lights came on. took two tries to start engine again, then vehicle operated normally. this is the second occurrence in a week and a half. dealer was unable to find a problem after the first failure. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 10/15/2002 | 53000 | ||
| 2 days after we purchase the car a brake shoe braket came off and was rubbing the rear rotor. july, 3 windows went bad, 2 were the wiring and 1 was the motor. october the front wheel bearing needed replaced plus wheel alignment. september the exhuast broke off behind the catalytic converter i had it fixed myself. the exhuast had also broke off 6 months earlier in front of the muffler but i fixed it. one window that they fixed in july 2002 went bad again in june of 2003 and needed fixed. the rear brake on the same wheel that they fixed in january of 2001 has gone bad now. i'm done with this car. it's been in the shop more then i have ever had any car combined. thanks | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| The checking engine light illuminated and the engine began to hesitate. *nm the mechanic found service code stored for fuel trim. *sc the mechanic replaced a defective mass air flow sensor. the signal light bulb was replaced, because it blinked very fast. *jb | |||
| 06/10/2004 | 90000 | 2 | |
| O2 sensor & mass air flow sensors were replaced as part of a compaign after they went bad. less than 2 years later, o2 sensor has gone bad again. vw refuses to replace saying it's out of warranty. complained that sensors were replaced at the very start of the compaign long before letters were ever sent out and that i could have received the old sensor. vw was unable to provide any proof that the replacement sensors were the updated sensors and they refused to cover the additional repair. new sensor lasted less than 2 years/40000miles.*ak | |||
| 07/24/2004 | 8 | 06/28/1999 | |
| Check engine light repeatedly comes on due to malfunction of o2, mass air flow sensors. *ak | |||
| 06/12/2002 | 10/01/2098 | ||
| I have a 1999 jetta. the oxygen sensor was replaced and based on the volkswagen customer team, my car (based on the vin #) does not fall in the ones that they recalled with the safety alerts issued by the epa and the volkswagen company. i believed that they most re-considered the way that they selected the affected vehicles. since i know people who has been dealing with the same oxygen sensor problem, and their vehicle identification number does not fall in the ones that the company has identified for the recalled.*ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| Several oxygen sensors failed within weeks of one another. *yh | |||
| 02/16/2001 | 2 | 06/01/2099 | |
| Both the mass air flow sensor and the oxygen sensor have failed in my car after the initial warantee expired. symptoms of each failure was a hesitation when accelerating similiar to stalling the engine, being possibly hazardous when turning into traffic.talking to the dealership, they stated that it was a common problem for both items. if this is a common problem this leads me to believe that these two components are defect in design. i've talked to other volkswagen owners, service representatives and some independent repair shops and they have said that they have had/seen the same problems repeatedly. repairs to this vehicle have become expensive at $750+ for each occurance. if you could provide any information i might be able to use i would be grateful. | |||
| 06/13/2002 | 1 | 11/01/2099 | |
| Rear brakes were sqeualing for months. took into dealership 5 times and they could not duplicate noise. finally rear brakes went all together and had them replaced at another dealership. dealer said they should not have gone after just over 30,000 miles so volkswagen covered half of costs. one week later picked up car as i was driving home malfunction indication light came on. took into dealership again. all three oxygen sensors had blown. day after picking up from dealership passenger window fell into door and is currently back in being fixed. i know these are all common problems with 1999 jetta. vw was somewhat helpful on cost but will do nothing now because they have already been too kind. this car is dangerous and i do not feel comfortable driving it anymore. now i have to cover the cost of an early lease termination for fear of injury or more $ for damage repairs.*ak | |||
| 10/05/2001 | 4 | 03/01/1999 | |
| This is the fourth failure of the oxygen sensor since i purchased the car (new) in 1999. the dealer had worked with vw on the last failure to try to find a solution for the problem; however, less than six months later the sensor has failed again. clearly, there is a problem with the model since the dealer has advised that many others have experienced similar failure. the last time it failed, there was about a one month delay in having the sensor replaced because they were on back order.*ak | |||
| 08/27/2001 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| March 16, 2000 malfunction indicator light on- needed a new oxygen sensor. had to wait until october of 2000 (7 months) to get sensor replaced after numerous calls to volkswagen customer service. then in february of 2001 (4 months later) the malfunction indicator light is back on. had diagnosed through a local mechanic it was oxygen sensor again and have same symptoms as before. also major consumption of fuel after the indicator light came on. several problems have occured in the car and volkswagen will not even consider covering to get fixed. i have an extended warranty which also will not help cost of fixing the numerous problems with this new vehicle. have tried to speak with several managers through volkswagen and no one seems to want to help. the problems occuring will cause safety issues if they are not fixed soon. i am a single female, age 24, am living on my own and am very concerned about my transportation and the fact that no one from volkswagen or the extended warranty (easy care) want to assist the problems. i would greatly appreciate your help with this matter. thank you for your time.*ak | |||
| 05/31/2001 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Map failure. but also coolant migration problem. wherein, due to faulty coolant reservoir sensor seal, coolant migrated out of coolant reservoir and into wiring harness causing speedo and cruise control failures. was repaired at no cost, as was maf. however numerous tdi and gasser owners are constantly reporting maf failures. | |||
| 04/01/2001 | |||
| 3 oxygen sensors blew up at different times less thn 1 month apart. vehicle was unable to run move or start. when vehicle was started, it had a burning smell as though it was going to blow up. it was $500.00 for the 3 oxygen sensors to be replaced. dealer stated oxygen sensors were sensitive.`*ak | |||
| 02/24/2000 | 1 | 01/10/1999 | |
| Vehicle hesitates when taking off from stop and go. it launches forward like a delay with mass air flow sensor, but vehicle it still hesitates. dealer says they can't replicate problem.*ak the vehicle's hesitation became more frequent after each sevice and finally the engine shut off after the 34,000 miles service. *yh | |||
| 11/15/2000 | 2 | 01/01/1999 | |
| O2 sensor(s) went bad immediately following warranty period. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 1 | 02/12/1999 | |
| Vehicle which is a 4 cylinder engine burned more oil than expected , a quart every 1000 mile. *ak the oil level was down at 1000-1500 miles after oil change. about this time check the engine light came on . the dealer states that this problem is common with 2.0l. 4 cylinder engine, when the check engine came on againe, the dealer replaced the oxyen sensor. since then no light came on. *yh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 07/24/2004 | 8 | 06/28/1999 | |
| Check engine light repeatedly comes on due to malfunction of o2, mass air flow sensors. *ak | |||
| 03/16/2003 | 13 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Vehicle experienced several recalls/ and several problems: dome light, vanity mirrors, emissions problems, etc... *mr the consumer experienced the following problems with: the interior dome lights, interior trim had come loose on the passenger side, the passenger vanity mirror light did not shut off, the cup holder was jammed and had broken, the driver window sounded as if air was coming in the vehicle, the glove compartment hinges had broken, the air bag light would come on when the radio was turned off, the sensors never seemed to work, the oil dipstick had given abnormal readings(showing low when oil was just changed), the lean oxygen sensor was replaced, the check engine light was intermittent but stayed on, and the catalytic converter was replaced due to noise which ended after the repair(the check engine light had come back on). *scc *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 07/08/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2001 | |
| Manifold and oil cooler plug with carbon. dealer indicates that volkswagen, knows about the problem, and has yet to offer any remedies. this problem leads to a very costly cleaning.*ak | |||
| 1 | 06/01/2099 | ||
| The mass air flow sensor went out after they replaced the oxygen sensor and they want $550.00 to replace the sensor which i believe is their problem this is an ongoing problem with the 1999 jetta, and i feel they should replace it at no cost a car that is not even 3 years old should not need a new mass air flow sensor. i am very unhappy with vw and i will never buy another or recommend them to anyone. *ak | |||
| 10/28/2001 | |||
| Loss of power while accelerating. vehicle taken to dealer shop and informed that problem was due to a faulty mass air flow sensor. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 07/23/2001 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Engine checklight came on with engine running rough. dealer diagnosed broken mass air flow sensor and replaced. manufacturer refused to extend warranty to this part. many other owners report this part failing at 20k to 40k miles.*ak | |||