Major Problems with 2001 Volkswagen Jetta Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2001 Volkswagen Jetta

2001 Volkswagen Jetta AIR BAGS Victims: 3 Mileage: 36000 miles

2001 Volkswagen Jetta AIR BAGS Victims: 3

2001 Volkswagen Jetta FRONTAL Victims: 2

Browse 2001 Volkswagen Jetta complaints by category

Problems with SIDE/WINDOW, IGNITION and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Volkswagen Jetta owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS
subject vehicle was struck by a minivan on the passenger side. passenger side side air bag did not deploy.*ak vehicle...
58
~ 33503 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
dealer has replaced several parts "4" different times within less than 3 000 miles. we believe that they are unsure...
48
~ 28028 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
consumer states that when starting the vehicle the alarm sounds and horn goes off and lights flash on and off...
46
~ 34129 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY
consumer states window is stuck in the down position and has had 3 of the 4 window regulators fail. one...
45
~ 13440 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
the cruise/brake light switch malfunctioned which caused the check engine light to illuminate. *nlm...
40
~ 33579 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
the vehicle shut down without prior warning and heststate . please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem.
32
~ 45570 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
transmission stopped shifting into 4th gear while driving throught city called for tow to dealer. dealer sair electrical problem. after...
32
~ 25976 miles
AIR BAGS
the problem appears to be that the vw service department does not know how to repair the air bag control...
27
~ 66276 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
while driving down road at 55 mph vehicle loss all power due to a fuel pump failing with no warning.
26
~ 25546 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
the vehicle experienced a total brake failure. the pedal offered little resistance and sank to the floor. an accident was...
24
~ 24789 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN
my 2001 vw jetta 1.8t clutch failed after just 16 000 miles without any warning. i was told it was...
17
~ 48158 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
shortly after purchase of the vehicle the engine began to sputter and shake with the check engine light illuminating consumer...
16
~ 10032 miles
SEATS
consumer concerned with quality of fabric material on seats consumer states that garments and other particles stick to the seat...
16
~ 35630 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
shortly after purchase of the vehicle the engine began to sputter and shake with the check engine light illuminating consumer...
14
~ 40327 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
nothing but problems!!! the day i was to pick my car up driver window needed replacement. since then it has...
14
~ 23194 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
subject vehicle was struck by a minivan on the passenger side. passenger side side air bag did not deploy.*ak vehicle...
14
~ 10929 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
discovered car was burning oil although it gave no indications. told this was normal by dealer. car almost stalled on...
13
~ 40837 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
volkswagen of america knows about a brake problem with 2001 jetta's. they are soft brake pads wearing out before it's...
12
~ 17820 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
consumer states that while driving the vehicle into her drive way she proceed to stop and brakes fail.consumer says that
12
~ 46708 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE
i pulled into a parking spot with a concrete tire bumper. i just rolled into the spot waiting for my...
12
~ 74 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
i have filed complaints repeatedly with vw customer care concerning the inferior material used to upholster the jetta tdi (gls)....
11
~ 28455 miles
SWITCH > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
the turn signals once activated would stop working even though they were in the active mode. i took it in...
10
~ 36810 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
often when accelerating my automatic jetta will seem to go into neutral the engine will be roaring and the rpm...
10
~ 47730 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
the lock on the driver side door did not lock with the key or the automatic locking system. the consumer
10
~ 39214 miles
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that the vehicle was consuming oil excessively. the vehicle...
9
~ 67937 miles
EQUIPMENT
consumer states that when starting the vehicle the alarm sounds and horn goes off and lights flash on and off...
9
~ 22820 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
injury due to heated seat in jetta 2001. serious injury to the sacral nerve and sciata nerve resulting in complete...
8
~ 24153 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
number (4) coilpack on my 2001 vw jetta wolfsburg went bad and the car was rendered undrivable until i used
8
~ 43328 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
twice vehicle has stalled almost causing collision. ph...
8
~ 40459 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
no summary listed for abov evehi cle. *ak...
8
~ 19875 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM
regular usage of car resulted in having to repair and replace the spark plug cables on my car. *ak...
7
~ 59235 miles
VISIBILITY
before i picked up the car- it needed a new fuel tank because the dealer was unable to put gas...
7
~ 79985 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
mil light on with rich fuel mixture odor fuel pump relay was replaced driver side mirror defrost not working o2
7
~ 38082 miles
STRUCTURE
2001 vw jetta wolfsburg 40k miles - water leaks into the car from underneath the instrument panel on the passenger...
7
~ 22857 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
back brakes were grinding and rotors were replaced. dealership mechanic told consumer that rotors were warped. *ak...
7
~ 12906 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
the turn signals have an intermittent failure. they have turned off turned of f and then resumed a few seconds
6
~ 60316 miles
WHEELS
dt: contact states the drivers' side curtain air bags deployed without a collision. the seat belt jammed and could...
5
~ 32000 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY
when my wife went to close the trunk the rear window literally exploded and the biggest part of the glass
5
~ 44302 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
this part was replaced under warranty. however my warranty is almost up how many more will i have to replace?*ak...
5
~ 39086 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE
there has been a constant problem with abnormal noise in the two front doors of the vehicle. so far the
5
~ 34671 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
i own a 2001 vw jetta. i bought it 3 years ago used from the volkswagen dealership. the automobile was...
4
~ 44860 miles
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
turn signals and flasher operation impacted by cold weather. with the first cold weather of the season the turn signal/flasher...
4
~ 15495 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
inside of headlamp lens covers becoming cloudy/contaminated due to misture buildup from drl (daytime running lights) use. the continual degradtion...
4
~ 55000 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
recently my abs warning light came on. upon diagnostic evaluation by volkswagen (vw) i was told that abs control unit...
4
~ 71299 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
i have just purchased a 2001 vw jetta. in the last month since i have purchased the vehicle. i have...
4
~ 13380 miles
POWER TRAIN
right front drive shaft became slightly out of round by about 30 thous. this problem cannot be explained by any...
4
~ 71329 miles
TIRES
tire flat has developed "bubbles" in sidewall. rubber appears to be separating from tire sidewall. could result in a blowout.
4
~ 69622 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
center console latch broke and had to be replacedl. *ak...
4
~ 38000 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
when driving at night headlight system would dim poorly when operating other electrical switches such as power windows wipers etc.
4
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
abs light came on at startup contacted dealer service and told them of the problem asked if safe to drive....
4
~ 35706 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
vehicle has been serviced a minimum of 20 times for reoccuring problems. since the vehicle had 800 miles on it...
4
~ 49725 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
consumer concerned with quality of fabric material on seats consumer states that garments and other particles stick to the seat...
4
~ 13169 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
the abs light came on and the brakes soft as a marshmallow not warning notice got stopped and there was...
3
~ 103333 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
the airbag light randomly came on in my car. i have absolutely no clue why it came on. i had
3
~ 31032 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY
sunroof is unable to open due to interior obstruction plastic pieces from assembly cracked and crumbled out of sunroof.*ak...
3
~ 24153 miles
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
consumer states his daughter 2001 jetta has 17000 miles on it and the rear brakes are gone.*jb...
3
~ 7813 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
on oct. 7 2001 ( four days after taking delivery) i was slowly merging into traffic . when i put...
3
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
the trunk protection plate (stainless steel) at the latch cutout area is razor sharp causing me to cut a chunk...
3
~ 19133 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
after driving for a while vehicle will not shift from 1st to 2nd gear . this never happens at first
3
~ 54000 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT
nothing but problems!!! the day i was to pick my car up driver window needed replacement. since then it has...
3
~ 1896 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY
transmission stopped shifting into 4th gear while driving throught city called for tow to dealer. dealer sair electrical problem. after...
3
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT
consumer noticed a decrease in acceleration ability. dealer informed consumer the coil springs were bad. but will only replace them
3
~ 23333 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that there was a strong abnormal odor of fuel...
2
~ 65000 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
car was parked young man took a box out of my front passenger seat (window was down as far as...
2
~ 127359 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
while driving on the highway at 65 mph my car lost all power and the engine shut off. i was...
2
~ 48500 miles
SUSPENSION
i have had nothing but issues with my 2001 jetta. i have replaced all the wheel bearings and the front...
2
~ 116177 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
windshield wiper failure 3 times within one year wipers have stopped wires have been replaced - motor replaced has been
2
~ 45500 miles
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
turn signal/emergency flash light failed airbag warning light turned on and stayed on.*ak...
2
~ 40500 miles
UNIT > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
paaseneger side turn signal malfunction in december was repaired by dealer. all turn signals and hazard lights dead as of...
2
~ 55250 miles
HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
nhtsa campaign 04v584000 volkswagen issued a hazard switch recall. this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin
2
~ 20500 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
the airbag light randomly came on in my car. i have absolutely no clue why it came on. i had
2
~ 90299 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
regular usage of car resulted in having to repair and replace the spark plug cables on my car. *ak...
2
~ 73280 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
all cars have safety latches on the front hoods. the safety latch did not work on my 2001 vw jetta....
2
~ 478500 miles
VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1. & 2. while applying the brakes the brake pedal is drawn quickly down to the floor causing the vehicle...
2
~ 68692 miles
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
consumer complained about a transmission problem. transmission will not go into reverse. also consumer was told that there was a...
2
~ 27314 miles
PARKING BRAKE
interior console paint peeling fabric fading engine rattle noise window actuator failure and noise thermastat fuel door actuator seat springs
2
~ 97605 miles
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS
interior console paint peeling fabric fading engine rattle noise window actuator failure and noise thermastat fuel door actuator seat springs
2
~ 39337 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT
i purchase a 2001 jetta new and in about 3 yrs i have had to replace the brake light switch...
2
~ 11500 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING
left tie rod loosened up from the outer piece from threads stripping. *tt...
2
~ 13070 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
something flew up from road and hit fuel line and cut it open so fuel was pumping out continously below...
2
~ 38900 miles
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE
blemishes in the paint on the hood had to take to dealer twice to get this problem rectified!!!*ak...
2
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
no summary. dt...
2
~ 25035 miles
SEAT BELTS
consumer was involved in a 50mph front end collision. front passenger and driver side airbags failed to deploy. *ak one
2
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
the vehicle has been seen by mechanics from two different dealorships on five occasions due to the check engine light...
2
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
while driving in rush hour traffic the master cylinder failed resulting in loss of braking ability. nlm...
2
~ 500 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
vw dealer refuses to provide a solution to this problem nor do they recognize the brake failures. the vehicle's fuel...
2
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
vw dealer refuses to provide a solution to this problem nor do they recognize the brake failures. the vehicle's fuel...
2
STEERING
the 2001 vw jetta has had three o2 (oxygen) sensor failures since purchase in september 2000. in addition have experienced...
2
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
while installing a css all rear seat belt buckles and anchors were pulled out.*ak...
2
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
windsheild wipers intermittently become inoperable in rainy weather conditions cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak...
2
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
while applying the accelerator pedal vehicle failed to move. consumer applied the accelerator pedal numerous times and the vehicle suddenly...
2
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE
consumer concerned with quality of fabric material on seats consumer states that garments and other particles stick to the seat...
2
~ 26000 miles
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION
when key is put into ignition security system activates and operates erractically. horn blows and headlights flash on and off.
2
~ 29000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
abs unit malfunction causing a stop brake light. this is a known problem that exists in all vw and audis...
1
ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
heater knob stopped working in hot positiion. mechanic found a plastic connector assembly was broken under dash. vw said only...
1
~ 110000 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
multiple failures of radiator fan leading to multiple replacements multiple failures/replacements of oxygen sensor and mass flow sensor misdiagnosed replacement...
1
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
the electronic control unit of the abs system on my 2001 volkswagen jetta is in need of replacement at a...
1
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen jetta. the contact noticed smoke rising from the dashboard. the vehicle was taken to...
1
~ 97000 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION
i was traveling down i40 west bound on the appoximate date. the pavement was wet but not raining. i have...
1
~ 60000 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
faulty transmission control module caused transmission to fail. consequence: quote of $5135 for the repair. car was 6000 miles over
1
~ 56017 miles
DIESEL > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
engine light came on and the 2001 tdi was taken into the dealership. the dealership identified the problem as a...
1
~ 88000 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl* - the contact has a recall letter concerning the brake light. there is no dealer in the contact's area...
1
~ 58000 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
dt*: the contact stated that while driving at various speed the abs light illuminated. the brakes make a rattling noise...
1
~ 64000 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING
while driving around town prior to having a few days off for the 4th i noticed a squeaky belt noise...
1
~ 118000 miles
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT
my 2001 volkswagen jetta fell off the jack while my son was changing a tire this morning. the jack provided...
1
~ 29500 miles
RIM > WHEELS
we have a 2001 vw wolfsberg jetta with bbs alloy wheels. the car has 59 000 miles on it and...
1
~ 30000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY
opened drivers door and the lower of the two bolts on the lower door secure hinge sheared off. the door...
1
~ 41000 miles
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift *jb transmission problem. transmission will not go into reverse. also consumer was told that...
1
~ 78965 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
i signaled with my right turn signal for a right-hand turn suddenly the turn signal stopped flashing (not the quick...
1
~ 109895 miles
HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
i signaled with my right turn signal for a right-hand turn suddenly the turn signal stopped flashing (not the quick...
1
~ 109895 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
my brakes would slow the car down on a stop and go traffic where i will be driving slowly (without...
1
~ 1000 miles
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE
while driving 20 mph front air bags including the side impact air bags inadvertently deployed. consumer managed to pull over...
1
~ 68000 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
while accelerating from either a stop or moving the transmission occasionally will slip while shifting from 1st-2nd gear regardless of...
1
~ 29000 miles
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
while accelerating from either a stop or moving the transmission occasionally will slip while shifting from 1st-2nd gear regardless of...
1
~ 29000 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN
vehicle felt like it was sliding when turning. vehicle was driven to several repair shops and 2 dealerships to locate...
1
~ 33400 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE
while traveling in the left lane of the pa turnpike at a speed of 65 mph the right side seat...
1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
interior console paint peeling fabric fading engine rattle noise window actuator failure and noise thermastat fuel door actuator seat springs
1
~ 57855 miles
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
interior console paint peeling fabric fading engine rattle noise window actuator failure and noise thermastat fuel door actuator seat springs
1
~ 57855 miles
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
rear brake pads/rotors: premature wear at 25k. went to dealer they told me that it was my fault for using...
1
~ 25000 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION
a defect with my right rear wheel bearing was detected over two weeks ago. it is faulty. my car has...
1
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
intermittently when attempting to depress the brake pedal it went to the floor by itself. consumer had to place foot...
1
~ 40000 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
the mass air flow sensor failed four times and was replaced. a recall letter was received and consumer was not...
1
~ 17000 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
my speedometer started bouncing up and down. one second it would register 25mph the next it would register 100mph. it...
1
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
this is to lodge a complaint against vw...am forced to drive my 2001 jetta despite the fact that my ignition...
1
FRONT > SEAT BELTS
during an accident the front seat belts did not latch properly causing injuries. dealer has been notified. ph...
1
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY
consumer put the vehicles' defroster on and the back windshield implode without being hit by an object or vehicle being...
1
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM
while driving vehicle started to stall and then shut off. dealer contacted. please provide additional information. ts...
1
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
the fuel injection system on my jetta tdi went bad. the car had 35 000 miles on it which was...
1
~ 42000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES
the consumer has experienced the following: tread separation(tires)/the outside tires cupped more wear on the center 3-4 tires had shown...
1
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
consumer received a recall notice on the abs control unit in march 2002. an appointment could not be made until...
1
~ 10800 miles
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY
2001 vw jetta - numerous build issues. excessive oil consumption - 1 quart in 1000 miles. vehicle re-ringed at 19k....
1
~ 19000 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY
while driving the glass of the passanger side exterior mirror came loose and was flapping by the cable. chipped mirror...
1
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
i own a 2001 vw jetta with the 1.9l tdi diesel engine. this vehicle is maintained by my local vw...
1
~ 15000 miles
REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
numerous problems with 2001 vw jetta purchased new in june 2001.including : windows sporadically malfunctioning (when i called vw corporate...
1
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
numerous problems with 2001 vw jetta purchased new in june 2001.including : windows sporadically malfunctioning (when i called vw corporate...
1
FRONT > SUSPENSION
all major problems have been taken care of quite well however i have had a constant creaking noise in both...
1
LAMP > BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
since i have had my jetta i have had to keep oil in the trunk because the car burns oil...
1
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
car would make awful high-pitched howling noise at 40mph. thought it was road noise dealer said might be driveshaft changed...
1
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE
trunk on vehicle will automatically unlock by itself whether consumer is driving or not. contacted dealer and the dealer could
1
CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE
car was parked on near-level surface of driveway. car was left in neutral (manual transmission) and parking brake was set....
1
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
while driving down road at 55 mph vehicle loss all power due to a fuel pump failing with no warning.
1
REAR > SUSPENSION
rear left wheel bearing was making noise and causing pulling during left hand curves. the grease was like powder and...
1
SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION
l have had numerous "factory defects" with my new vehicle and no one can help me solve my dilema. the...
1

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