Problem Breakdown
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THE IN TANK FUEL PUMP DESIGN HAS THE ACTUAL PUMP SITTING IN A PLASTIC HOUSING WITH RUBBER SEALS AT THE TOP AND BOTTOM TO KEEP FUEL AROUND THE PUMP FOR COOLING, EVEN WHEN THE TANK QUANTITY GETS LOW. THE RUBBER SEALS ON MY FUEL PUMP ROTTED AND DISINTEGRATED. THIS WOULD ALLOW THE PUMP TO OPERATE WITH...
THE IN TANK FUEL PUMP DESIGN HAS THE ACTUAL PUMP SITTING IN A PLASTIC HOUSING WITH RUBBER SEALS AT THE TOP AND BOTTOM TO KEEP FUEL AROUND THE PUMP FOR COOLING, EVEN WHEN THE TANK QUANTITY GETS LOW. THE RUBBER SEALS ON MY FUEL PUMP ROTTED AND DISINTEGRATED. THIS WOULD ALLOW THE PUMP TO OPERATE WITH...
AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING. I NOTICED THE RED LIGHT FOR THE AIRBAG DID NOT GO OFF (NOT NOTICEABLE IN DAYLIGHT) THIS COULD BE A SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC SAFETY ISSUE. THE CAR ONLY HAS 92K MILES. THE WARNING LIGHT IS VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE IN BRIGHT DAYLIGHT. IF IT FAILS IN THE M...
AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING. I NOTICED THE RED LIGHT FOR THE AIRBAG DID NOT GO OFF (NOT NOTICEABLE IN DAYLIGHT) THIS COULD BE A SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC SAFETY ISSUE. THE CAR ONLY HAS 92K MILES. THE WARNING LIGHT IS VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE IN BRIGHT DAYLIGHT. IF IT FAILS IN THE M...
WHILE OPERATING MY VEHICLE (1994 VW JETTA) THE HOOD LATCH BROKE AND HOOD DETACHED FROM LOCK FLEW UP CRACKING MY WINDSHIELD, BRAKING WIPERS, I LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE CRASHING INTO DIVIDER OF HIGHWAY. BY THE GRACE OF GOD I WAS ABLE TO AVOID TRAFFIC AND DROVE TO SAFETY AS MY HOOD COVERED THE WINDSHIEL...
WHILE OPERATING MY VEHICLE (1994 VW JETTA) THE HOOD LATCH BROKE AND HOOD DETACHED FROM LOCK FLEW UP CRACKING MY WINDSHIELD, BRAKING WIPERS, I LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE CRASHING INTO DIVIDER OF HIGHWAY. BY THE GRACE OF GOD I WAS ABLE TO AVOID TRAFFIC AND DROVE TO SAFETY AS MY HOOD COVERED THE WINDSHIEL...
WHILE DRIVING 25-55 MPH VEHICLE STALLED, DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
WHILE DRIVING 25-55 MPH VEHICLE STALLED, DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
CLUTCH CABLE. *LA
CLUTCH CABLE. *LA
WIRES ARE BURNED OUT INSIDE DASHBOARD PANEL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUTDOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. PLEASE FURNISH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
WIRES ARE BURNED OUT INSIDE DASHBOARD PANEL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUTDOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. PLEASE FURNISH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
CONSUMER STATES THAT HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL UNIT IS DEFECTIVE. HAS HAD TO REPLACE 4X. ON TWO OCCASIONS, WAS DRIVING AND BEGAN TO SMELL A "WIRE" BURNING SMELL, NOTICED SMOKE EMITTED FROM VENTS. REACTION MELTED THE FRONT OF PANEL BOTH TIMES ALMOST CAUSING A FIRE. TS
CONSUMER STATES THAT HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL UNIT IS DEFECTIVE. HAS HAD TO REPLACE 4X. ON TWO OCCASIONS, WAS DRIVING AND BEGAN TO SMELL A "WIRE" BURNING SMELL, NOTICED SMOKE EMITTED FROM VENTS. REACTION MELTED THE FRONT OF PANEL BOTH TIMES ALMOST CAUSING A FIRE. TS
WHEN SLOWING DOWN VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.*AK THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND STRUCK A MANURE TANK SPREADER, THERE WAS ONE INJURY. *YH
WHEN SLOWING DOWN VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.*AK THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND STRUCK A MANURE TANK SPREADER, THERE WAS ONE INJURY. *YH
AIR BAGS INFLATED LEAVING A POWDERY RESIDUE ON EVERYTHING INSIDE VEHICLE. CONSUMERS MOTHER HAD A SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION TO THE RESIDUE. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO SEE WARNINGS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE ALLERGIC TO THE AIR BAG RESIDUE. *JG
AIR BAGS INFLATED LEAVING A POWDERY RESIDUE ON EVERYTHING INSIDE VEHICLE. CONSUMERS MOTHER HAD A SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION TO THE RESIDUE. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO SEE WARNINGS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE ALLERGIC TO THE AIR BAG RESIDUE. *JG
AIR BAGS INFLATED LEAVING A POWDERY RESIDUE ON EVERYTHING INSIDE VEHICLE. CONSUMERS MOTHER HAD A SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION TO THE RESIDUE. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO SEE WARNINGS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE ALLERGIC TO THE AIR BAG RESIDUE. *JG
AIR BAGS INFLATED LEAVING A POWDERY RESIDUE ON EVERYTHING INSIDE VEHICLE. CONSUMERS MOTHER HAD A SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION TO THE RESIDUE. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO SEE WARNINGS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE ALLERGIC TO THE AIR BAG RESIDUE. *JG
INTERMITTENTLY CRUISE CONTROL BECOMES INOPERABLE, AND THROTTLE DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE. RECALL 95E34000 WAS ISSUED; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN.*AK
REAR WINDOWS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY DUE TO A SHORT IN ELECTRIC WINDOW REGULATOR. RECALL 96V122000 WAS ISSUED; THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED. *AK
INTERMITTENTLY CRUISE CONTROL BECOMES INOPERABLE, AND THROTTLE DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE. RECALL 95E34000 WAS ISSUED; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN.*AK
REAR WINDOWS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY DUE TO A SHORT IN ELECTRIC WINDOW REGULATOR. RECALL 96V122000 WAS ISSUED; THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED. *AK
DRIVER AND PASSENGER POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK PROPERLY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. ALSO WINDOWS MALFUNCTIONED, WINDOWS WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN.*AK. THE WINDOW REGULATOR WAS FOUND TO BE FAULTY, WAS MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. THE HOOD WILL NOT OPEN, THE CABLE CAME LOOSE FROM THE HOOD LATCH. THE SUNR...
DRIVER AND PASSENGER POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK PROPERLY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. ALSO WINDOWS MALFUNCTIONED, WINDOWS WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN.*AK. THE WINDOW REGULATOR WAS FOUND TO BE FAULTY, WAS MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. THE HOOD WILL NOT OPEN, THE CABLE CAME LOOSE FROM THE HOOD LATCH. THE SUNR...
DRIVER AND PASSENGER POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK PROPERLY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. ALSO WINDOWS MALFUNCTIONED, WINDOWS WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN.*AK. THE WINDOW REGULATOR WAS FOUND TO BE FAULTY, WAS MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. THE HOOD WILL NOT OPEN, THE CABLE CAME LOOSE FROM THE HOOD LATCH. THE SUNR...
DRIVER AND PASSENGER POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK PROPERLY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. ALSO WINDOWS MALFUNCTIONED, WINDOWS WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN.*AK. THE WINDOW REGULATOR WAS FOUND TO BE FAULTY, WAS MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. THE HOOD WILL NOT OPEN, THE CABLE CAME LOOSE FROM THE HOOD LATCH. THE SUNR...
DRIVER AND PASSENGER POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK PROPERLY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. ALSO WINDOWS MALFUNCTIONED, WINDOWS WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN.*AK. THE WINDOW REGULATOR WAS FOUND TO BE FAULTY, WAS MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. THE HOOD WILL NOT OPEN, THE CABLE CAME LOOSE FROM THE HOOD LATCH. THE SUNR...
DRIVER AND PASSENGER POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK PROPERLY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. ALSO WINDOWS MALFUNCTIONED, WINDOWS WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN.*AK. THE WINDOW REGULATOR WAS FOUND TO BE FAULTY, WAS MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. THE HOOD WILL NOT OPEN, THE CABLE CAME LOOSE FROM THE HOOD LATCH. THE SUNR...
DRIVER AND PASSENGER POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK PROPERLY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. ALSO WINDOWS MALFUNCTIONED, WINDOWS WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN.*AK. THE WINDOW REGULATOR WAS FOUND TO BE FAULTY, WAS MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. THE HOOD WILL NOT OPEN, THE CABLE CAME LOOSE FROM THE HOOD LATCH. THE SUNR...
DRIVER AND PASSENGER POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK PROPERLY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. ALSO WINDOWS MALFUNCTIONED, WINDOWS WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN.*AK. THE WINDOW REGULATOR WAS FOUND TO BE FAULTY, WAS MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. THE HOOD WILL NOT OPEN, THE CABLE CAME LOOSE FROM THE HOOD LATCH. THE SUNR...
DRIVER AND PASSENGER POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK PROPERLY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. ALSO WINDOWS MALFUNCTIONED, WINDOWS WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN.*AK. THE WINDOW REGULATOR WAS FOUND TO BE FAULTY, WAS MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. THE HOOD WILL NOT OPEN, THE CABLE CAME LOOSE FROM THE HOOD LATCH. THE SUNR...
DRIVER AND PASSENGER POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK PROPERLY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. ALSO WINDOWS MALFUNCTIONED, WINDOWS WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN.*AK. THE WINDOW REGULATOR WAS FOUND TO BE FAULTY, WAS MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. THE HOOD WILL NOT OPEN, THE CABLE CAME LOOSE FROM THE HOOD LATCH. THE SUNR...
BLOWER SWITCH GETS EXTREMELY HOT WHEN AIR CONDITIONING IS RUNNING. ACTUALLY BEGAN TO SMOKE FROM THE DASH AND MELTED THE SWITCH BEZEL. I WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE HEAT WITH MINIMAL DAMAGE ONLY TO THE BLOWER SWITCH AND DASH FASCIA. I'M NOT POSITIVE THAT IT RESULTED IN FIRE, BUT I AM POSITIVE IT WO...
BLOWER SWITCH GETS EXTREMELY HOT WHEN AIR CONDITIONING IS RUNNING. ACTUALLY BEGAN TO SMOKE FROM THE DASH AND MELTED THE SWITCH BEZEL. I WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE HEAT WITH MINIMAL DAMAGE ONLY TO THE BLOWER SWITCH AND DASH FASCIA. I'M NOT POSITIVE THAT IT RESULTED IN FIRE, BUT I AM POSITIVE IT WO...
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, ENGINE SHUTS DOWN PARTICULARLY WHEN HOT (~190 F ). SOMETIMES WHEN ENGINE IS IDLE, WHILE HOT, VEHICLE STALLS AND SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE HAS TO BE RESTARTED TO REGAIN POWER. EVIDENTLY THIS ENGINE PROBLEM CAUSES A SAFETY HAZARD, PARTICULARLY WHEN THE VEHICLE ...
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, ENGINE SHUTS DOWN PARTICULARLY WHEN HOT (~190 F ). SOMETIMES WHEN ENGINE IS IDLE, WHILE HOT, VEHICLE STALLS AND SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE HAS TO BE RESTARTED TO REGAIN POWER. EVIDENTLY THIS ENGINE PROBLEM CAUSES A SAFETY HAZARD, PARTICULARLY WHEN THE VEHICLE ...
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
RIGHT REAR WINOW INOPERATIVE/REPAIRED 3 TIMES IN PAST SAME PROBLEM-REGULATOR. *AK
RIGHT REAR WINOW INOPERATIVE/REPAIRED 3 TIMES IN PAST SAME PROBLEM-REGULATOR. *AK
INNER SIDEWALLS ON 3 OF 4 TIRES HAVE SPLIT - 2 OCCURRED WHILE NOT DRIVING AND THE OTHER OCCURED AT LOW SPEED. THEY HAVE ALL FAILED IN LESS THEN ONE MONTH. I HAVE THE THIRD FAILED TIRE AND THE FORTH ORIGINAL. THERE ARE NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF DAMAGE AROUND THE SPLITS. THE MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE SAID...
INNER SIDEWALLS ON 3 OF 4 TIRES HAVE SPLIT - 2 OCCURRED WHILE NOT DRIVING AND THE OTHER OCCURED AT LOW SPEED. THEY HAVE ALL FAILED IN LESS THEN ONE MONTH. I HAVE THE THIRD FAILED TIRE AND THE FORTH ORIGINAL. THERE ARE NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF DAMAGE AROUND THE SPLITS. THE MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE SAID...
THE ELECTRICAL WIRING IN THE DASH FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS
THE ELECTRICAL WIRING IN THE DASH FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS
INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE BEEN EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON SIX OCCASIONS, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE BEEN EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON SIX OCCASIONS, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
TIMING BELT DETERIORATED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO ENGINE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK THE TIMING BELT FAILURE DAMAGED THE ENGINE BECAUSE OF FAULTY ENGINE DESIGN. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT INNER TUBE WAS FOUND IN SUPPOSEDLY TUBELESS TIRE WHEN THE TIRE BECAME FLAT. *YH
TIMING BELT DETERIORATED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO ENGINE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK THE TIMING BELT FAILURE DAMAGED THE ENGINE BECAUSE OF FAULTY ENGINE DESIGN. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT INNER TUBE WAS FOUND IN SUPPOSEDLY TUBELESS TIRE WHEN THE TIRE BECAME FLAT. *YH
ELECTRICAL HARNESSES (3) FAILED CAUSING FIRE.*ET
ELECTRICAL HARNESSES (3) FAILED CAUSING FIRE.*ET
ENGINE STALLS WITH NO WARNING. ENGINE ALWAYS RESTRARTS BUT HAVING ENGINE DIE IN TRAFFIC IS DANGEROUS. ALSO, DRIVERS SEAT FRAME BROKE, AIR CONDITIONER FAILED, TIMING BELT BROKE AT 50,000 MILES AND JACK COLLAPSED.
ENGINE STALLS WITH NO WARNING. ENGINE ALWAYS RESTRARTS BUT HAVING ENGINE DIE IN TRAFFIC IS DANGEROUS. ALSO, DRIVERS SEAT FRAME BROKE, AIR CONDITIONER FAILED, TIMING BELT BROKE AT 50,000 MILES AND JACK COLLAPSED.
ENGINE STALLS WITH NO WARNING. ENGINE ALWAYS RESTRARTS BUT HAVING ENGINE DIE IN TRAFFIC IS DANGEROUS. ALSO, DRIVERS SEAT FRAME BROKE, AIR CONDITIONER FAILED, TIMING BELT BROKE AT 50,000 MILES AND JACK COLLAPSED.
ENGINE STALLS WITH NO WARNING. ENGINE ALWAYS RESTRARTS BUT HAVING ENGINE DIE IN TRAFFIC IS DANGEROUS. ALSO, DRIVERS SEAT FRAME BROKE, AIR CONDITIONER FAILED, TIMING BELT BROKE AT 50,000 MILES AND JACK COLLAPSED.
BLOWER SWITCH, BLOWER MOTOR, RESISTER AND SWITCH FAILED. BLOWER SWITCH GOT SO HOT THAT IT STARTED MELTING. IF I DIDN'T NOTICE IT IN TIME, IT COULD HAVE POSSIBLY CAUSED A FIRE. *AK
BLOWER SWITCH, BLOWER MOTOR, RESISTER AND SWITCH FAILED. BLOWER SWITCH GOT SO HOT THAT IT STARTED MELTING. IF I DIDN'T NOTICE IT IN TIME, IT COULD HAVE POSSIBLY CAUSED A FIRE. *AK
TRUNK DOOR PIERCES TAIL LIGHT LENSE WITH CORNER. TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY TAKES ON WATER IN RAIN AND SHORTS OUT LIGHTS AND OTHER ELECTRONICS. DEALERSHIP NOTES THAT THIS PROBLEM OCCURS WITH 1994 JETTA III GL'S. SDO FAR, I HAVE NOT HAD ANY LUCK GETTING WARRANTY SERVICE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK
TRUNK DOOR PIERCES TAIL LIGHT LENSE WITH CORNER. TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY TAKES ON WATER IN RAIN AND SHORTS OUT LIGHTS AND OTHER ELECTRONICS. DEALERSHIP NOTES THAT THIS PROBLEM OCCURS WITH 1994 JETTA III GL'S. SDO FAR, I HAVE NOT HAD ANY LUCK GETTING WARRANTY SERVICE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK
DOOR LOCKS FAILED. *MJS
BRAKE LINE FAILED. *MJS
DASHBOARD LIGHTS, SUNROOF , ALTERNATOR AND STARTER FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS DUE TO FAULTY ELECTRICAL WIRING. *MJS
DOOR LOCKS FAILED. *MJS
BRAKE LINE FAILED. *MJS
DASHBOARD LIGHTS, SUNROOF , ALTERNATOR AND STARTER FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS DUE TO FAULTY ELECTRICAL WIRING. *MJS
CAR STARTS FROM STOP NORMAL, THEN GOES INTO NEUTRAL. WHICH HAS CAUSED ME TO BE BUMPED FROM BEHIND TWO TIMES. NO INJURIES, BUT COULD HAVE BEEN! HAVE BEEN TOLD VW HAS A VALVE BODY PROBLEM , BY INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION SHOPS. VW WONT ADMIT THIS . *AK
WHEN ANY WEIGHT 50 POUNDS OR OVER IS PUT IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, IT MAKES A DRAGGING NOISE. *SLC
PRIOR TO RECALL 98V195, VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A BRAKE FAILURE WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *SLC
THE STARTER FAILED. *SLC
WHEN THE CONSUMER GOES TO THE STORE, TURNS OFF THE VEHICLE AND STARTS IT AGAIN, SOMETIMES IT WON'T START, THE MOTOR MOUNTS AND THE RADIATOR FAILED, THIS COULD POSSIBLY BE AN ENGINE RELATED PROBLEM. *SLC
WHEN THE CONSUMER GOES TO THE STORE, TURNS OFF THE VEHICLE AND STARTS IT AGAIN, SOMETIMES IT WON'T START, THE MOTOR MOUNTS AND THE RADIATOR FAILED, THIS COULD POSSIBLY BE AN ENGINE RELATED PROBLEM. *SLC
WHEN THE CONSUMER GOES TO THE STORE, TURNS OFF THE VEHICLE AND STARTS IT AGAIN, SOMETIMES IT WON'T START, THE MOTOR MOUNTS AND THE RADIATOR FAILED, THIS COULD POSSIBLY BE AN ENGINE RELATED PROBLEM. *SLC
THE CLUTCH FAILED. *SLC
THE SHOCKS AND STRUTS FAILED. *SLC
THE SHOCKS AND STRUTS FAILED. *SLC
CAR STARTS FROM STOP NORMAL, THEN GOES INTO NEUTRAL. WHICH HAS CAUSED ME TO BE BUMPED FROM BEHIND TWO TIMES. NO INJURIES, BUT COULD HAVE BEEN! HAVE BEEN TOLD VW HAS A VALVE BODY PROBLEM , BY INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION SHOPS. VW WONT ADMIT THIS . *AK
WHEN ANY WEIGHT 50 POUNDS OR OVER IS PUT IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, IT MAKES A DRAGGING NOISE. *SLC
PRIOR TO RECALL 98V195, VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A BRAKE FAILURE WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *SLC
THE STARTER FAILED. *SLC
WHEN THE CONSUMER GOES TO THE STORE, TURNS OFF THE VEHICLE AND STARTS IT AGAIN, SOMETIMES IT WON'T START, THE MOTOR MOUNTS AND THE RADIATOR FAILED, THIS COULD POSSIBLY BE AN ENGINE RELATED PROBLEM. *SLC
WHEN THE CONSUMER GOES TO THE STORE, TURNS OFF THE VEHICLE AND STARTS IT AGAIN, SOMETIMES IT WON'T START, THE MOTOR MOUNTS AND THE RADIATOR FAILED, THIS COULD POSSIBLY BE AN ENGINE RELATED PROBLEM. *SLC
WHEN THE CONSUMER GOES TO THE STORE, TURNS OFF THE VEHICLE AND STARTS IT AGAIN, SOMETIMES IT WON'T START, THE MOTOR MOUNTS AND THE RADIATOR FAILED, THIS COULD POSSIBLY BE AN ENGINE RELATED PROBLEM. *SLC
THE CLUTCH FAILED. *SLC
THE SHOCKS AND STRUTS FAILED. *SLC
THE SHOCKS AND STRUTS FAILED. *SLC
PRIOR TO RECALL (98V-160) THE FRONT HOOD CAME OFF AND SMASHED IN THE FRONT WINDOW WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW. YH
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. YH
BLOWER MOTOR ON A/C FAILED. YH
DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY FAILED. YH
PRIOR TO RECALL (98V-160) THE FRONT HOOD CAME OFF AND SMASHED IN THE FRONT WINDOW WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW. YH
BLOWER MOTOR ON A/C FAILED. YH
DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY FAILED. YH
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. YH
PRIOR TO RECALL (98V-160) THE FRONT HOOD CAME OFF AND SMASHED IN THE FRONT WINDOW WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW. YH
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. YH
BLOWER MOTOR ON A/C FAILED. YH
DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY FAILED. YH
PRIOR TO RECALL (98V-160) THE FRONT HOOD CAME OFF AND SMASHED IN THE FRONT WINDOW WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW. YH
BLOWER MOTOR ON A/C FAILED. YH
DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY FAILED. YH
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. YH
HOOD ASSEMBLY WAS UNDER RECALL AND REPLACED, BUT NOT FIXED, STILL CANTOPEN HOOD. *AK
HOOD ASSEMBLY WAS UNDER RECALL AND REPLACED, BUT NOT FIXED, STILL CANTOPEN HOOD. *AK
VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKAGE. MJS
TRANSMISSION HAS NOT SHIFTED CORRECTLY, REPAIRS ON TWO OCCASIONS TO THE PCM, HOWEVER CONTINUES. MJS
VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKAGE. MJS
TRANSMISSION HAS NOT SHIFTED CORRECTLY, REPAIRS ON TWO OCCASIONS TO THE PCM, HOWEVER CONTINUES. MJS
WHILE DRIVING WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
JACK RECALL--HASN'T RECEIVED REPLACEMENT.
JACK RECALL--HASN'T RECEIVED REPLACEMENT.
VEHICLE WIL STALL/COMPLETELY DIE WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING A SAFTEY HAZARD. *AK
VEHICLE WIL STALL/COMPLETELY DIE WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING A SAFTEY HAZARD. *AK
VEHICLE PARKED OVERNIGHT. WENT TO START VEHICLE AND IT FAILED TO START. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. WAS INFORMED DASHBOARD WIRES HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE. EVERYTHING INSIDE DASHBOARD WAS DAMAGED & FUSED. *AK
VEHICLE PARKED OVERNIGHT. WENT TO START VEHICLE AND IT FAILED TO START. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. WAS INFORMED DASHBOARD WIRES HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE. EVERYTHING INSIDE DASHBOARD WAS DAMAGED & FUSED. *AK
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OVER NIGHT AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURRED IN THE DASH AREA, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE ALL POWER, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OVER NIGHT AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURRED IN THE DASH AREA, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE ALL POWER, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NO MSUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
NO MSUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHEN PUTTING OIL IN.
ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHEN PUTTING OIL IN.
VEHICLE SEAT BACK COLLAPSED.
VEHICLE SEAT BACK COLLAPSED.
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED.
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY.
WIRING HARNESS FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE AND DAMAGE TO OTHER COMPONENTS.
AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSOR FAILED, REPLACED TWO TIMES.
DISTRIBUTOR CAP AND ROTOR FAILED.
FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY FAILED.
BRAKE PADS FAILED.
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED.
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY.
WIRING HARNESS FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE AND DAMAGE TO OTHER COMPONENTS.
AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSOR FAILED, REPLACED TWO TIMES.
DISTRIBUTOR CAP AND ROTOR FAILED.
FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY FAILED.
BRAKE PADS FAILED.
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AND A CHILD SAFETY SEAT WAS IN THE REAR SEAT, IN A SEAT BELT. FORCE CAUSED THE SEAT BELT TO BEDISCONNECTED, THROWING THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT AROUND IN VEHICLE. DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK
VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AND A CHILD SAFETY SEAT WAS IN THE REAR SEAT, IN A SEAT BELT. FORCE CAUSED THE SEAT BELT TO BEDISCONNECTED, THROWING THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT AROUND IN VEHICLE. DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK
DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME FAILED.
DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME FAILED.
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE OIL PAN. WHILE DRIVING SMELLED FUEL, AND THE OIL LEAKS FROM THE PAN. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. IN ADDITION, THE RADIATOR FAN DOESN'T COME ON WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT.*AK
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE OIL PAN. WHILE DRIVING SMELLED FUEL, AND THE OIL LEAKS FROM THE PAN. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. IN ADDITION, THE RADIATOR FAN DOESN'T COME ON WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT.*AK
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE OIL PAN. WHILE DRIVING SMELLED FUEL, AND THE OIL LEAKS FROM THE PAN. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. IN ADDITION, THE RADIATOR FAN DOESN'T COME ON WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT.*AK
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE OIL PAN. WHILE DRIVING SMELLED FUEL, AND THE OIL LEAKS FROM THE PAN. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. IN ADDITION, THE RADIATOR FAN DOESN'T COME ON WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT.*AK
CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH GETTING DEALER TO HONOR RECALL NOTICE PERTAINING TO HOOD LOCK/ HOOD LATCH ; BOLT SECURING THE FRONT HOOD LATCH CAN LOOSEN OVER TIME, THE LATCH/LOCK WOULD MOVE CAUSING DISENGAGEMENT OF THE HOOD STRIKEN FROM THE LATCH. DEALER SUPPOSED TO INSPECT THE HOOD LATCH/LOCK A...
CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH DEALER HONORING MFR. RECALL PERTAINING TO REAR BRAKE LINE; THE REAR BRAKE LINE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE WAS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE CORMNER OF THE CORNER OF THE FUEL TANK. THE LINE COULD BE DAMAGED BY CHAFING AGAINST THE FUEL TANK. DEALER SUPPOSED TO INSPECT THE LINE AN...
AIR/HEAT CONTROL MOTOR FAILED CAUSING SWITCH TO MELT THE PLASTIC HANDLE AND CRACKS THE DASH.
CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH GETTING DEALER TO HONOR RECALL NOTICE PERTAINING TO HOOD LOCK/ HOOD LATCH ; BOLT SECURING THE FRONT HOOD LATCH CAN LOOSEN OVER TIME, THE LATCH/LOCK WOULD MOVE CAUSING DISENGAGEMENT OF THE HOOD STRIKEN FROM THE LATCH. DEALER SUPPOSED TO INSPECT THE HOOD LATCH/LOCK A...
CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH DEALER HONORING MFR. RECALL PERTAINING TO REAR BRAKE LINE; THE REAR BRAKE LINE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE WAS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE CORMNER OF THE CORNER OF THE FUEL TANK. THE LINE COULD BE DAMAGED BY CHAFING AGAINST THE FUEL TANK. DEALER SUPPOSED TO INSPECT THE LINE AN...
AIR/HEAT CONTROL MOTOR FAILED CAUSING SWITCH TO MELT THE PLASTIC HANDLE AND CRACKS THE DASH.
CONSUMER HAS RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FROM VOLKSWAGEN FOR THE REAR BRAKE LINE, BACK IN JUNE THE CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
CONSUMER HAS RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FROM VOLKSWAGEN FOR THE REAR BRAKE LINE, BACK IN JUNE THE CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED 60 DAYS AGO, AND THE DEALER STILL DOES NOT HAVE PARTS AVAILABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK
PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM AFTER 60 DAYS OF RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE AND CONTACTING THE DEALER. *AK
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED TIMING BELT AND OTHER BELTS. PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS AND VIN#. *AK
RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED 60 DAYS AGO, AND THE DEALER STILL DOES NOT HAVE PARTS AVAILABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK
PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM AFTER 60 DAYS OF RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE AND CONTACTING THE DEALER. *AK
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED TIMING BELT AND OTHER BELTS. PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS AND VIN#. *AK
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE HOOD LIGHT STAYS ON AND THE DOESN'T WORK, CAUSING THE HOOD TO POP OPEN. CONTATCTED DEALER AND THEY CAN'T SERVICE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THEY RECEIVE THE PART. *AK
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE HOOD LIGHT STAYS ON AND THE DOESN'T WORK, CAUSING THE HOOD TO POP OPEN. CONTATCTED DEALER AND THEY CAN'T SERVICE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THEY RECEIVE THE PART. *AK
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ,AND THEY PUT IT ON A DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE. DEALER SAID IT WAS A FAULTY DISTRIBUTOR CAP. *AK
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ,AND THEY PUT IT ON A DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE. DEALER SAID IT WAS A FAULTY DISTRIBUTOR CAP. *AK
RECALL 98V160000; WHILE DRIVING 70MPH, THE HOOD SNAPPED, FLEW UP INTO THE WINDSHIELD AND CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD, HOOD STAYED UP. WHEN ASSISTED FORCED THE HOOD BACK DOWN, RECALL NOTICE RECEIVED AFTER THE FACT, MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND NO RESPONSE BACK AS OF YET. *AK
RECALL 98V160000; WHILE DRIVING 70MPH, THE HOOD SNAPPED, FLEW UP INTO THE WINDSHIELD AND CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD, HOOD STAYED UP. WHEN ASSISTED FORCED THE HOOD BACK DOWN, RECALL NOTICE RECEIVED AFTER THE FACT, MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND NO RESPONSE BACK AS OF YET. *AK
ON TH LEFT SIDE ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT, NEAR THE BACKREST ADJUSTER KNOW, THE WELD THAT CONNECTS THE MAIN LEFT SIDE SUPPORT OF THE SEAT BACK TO THE SEAT'S BOTTOM COMPLETELY SHEARED OFF WITH NO ABNORMAL USE OR IMPACT.
ON TH LEFT SIDE ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT, NEAR THE BACKREST ADJUSTER KNOW, THE WELD THAT CONNECTS THE MAIN LEFT SIDE SUPPORT OF THE SEAT BACK TO THE SEAT'S BOTTOM COMPLETELY SHEARED OFF WITH NO ABNORMAL USE OR IMPACT.
MASS OIL FLOW METER FAILED. DEALER STATED THAT TOO MUCH OIL WAS ADDED DURING THE LAST OIL CHANGE.
MASS OIL FLOW METER FAILED. DEALER STATED THAT TOO MUCH OIL WAS ADDED DURING THE LAST OIL CHANGE.
JACK UNDER RECALL, HAVE NOT RECEIVED REPLACEMENT PART.
JACK UNDER RECALL, HAVE NOT RECEIVED REPLACEMENT PART.
AIR CONDITIONING FAILED AT 24000 MILES. FOUND NO LEAKS AND THE SYSTEM WAS RECHARGED. SIX MONTHS LATER IT FAILED AGAIN.
AIR CONDITIONING FAILED AT 24000 MILES. FOUND NO LEAKS AND THE SYSTEM WAS RECHARGED. SIX MONTHS LATER IT FAILED AGAIN.
SUNROOF ASSEMBLY FAILS TO OPERATE. IT WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE DUE TO MISALIGNMENT OR IMPROPER TRACKS. IT ALWAYS MAKES A CLICKING OR POPPING SOUND WHEN OPEN OR CLOSE.
SUNROOF ASSEMBLY FAILS TO OPERATE. IT WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE DUE TO MISALIGNMENT OR IMPROPER TRACKS. IT ALWAYS MAKES A CLICKING OR POPPING SOUND WHEN OPEN OR CLOSE.
AIR CONDITIONING FAILED AT 24000 MILES. FOUND NO LEAKS AND THE SYSTEM WAS RECHARGED. SIX MONTHS LATER IT FAILED AGAIN.
AIR CONDITIONING FAILED AT 24000 MILES. FOUND NO LEAKS AND THE SYSTEM WAS RECHARGED. SIX MONTHS LATER IT FAILED AGAIN.
SUNROOF ASSEMBLY FAILS TO OPERATE. IT WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE DUE TO MISALIGNMENT OR IMPROPER TRACKS. IT ALWAYS MAKES A CLICKING OR POPPING SOUND WHEN OPEN OR CLOSE.
SUNROOF ASSEMBLY FAILS TO OPERATE. IT WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE DUE TO MISALIGNMENT OR IMPROPER TRACKS. IT ALWAYS MAKES A CLICKING OR POPPING SOUND WHEN OPEN OR CLOSE.
IN COLD CLIMATE THE POWER DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTED, CAUSING THE LOCKS TO BE IN A "LOCKED POSTION," AND WON'T BE ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE. TOOK DEALER 3 TIMES, DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK
IN COLD CLIMATE THE POWER DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTED, CAUSING THE LOCKS TO BE IN A "LOCKED POSTION," AND WON'T BE ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE. TOOK DEALER 3 TIMES, DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK
VEHICLE HESITATES/STALLS AND SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. *AK
VEHICLE HESITATES/STALLS AND SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. *AK
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, CAUSING THE SEAT TO GO BACKWARDS. THE METAL FRAME THAT HOLDS THE SEAT TOGETHER HAD BROKEN. *AK
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, CAUSING THE SEAT TO GO BACKWARDS. THE METAL FRAME THAT HOLDS THE SEAT TOGETHER HAD BROKEN. *AK
VEHICLE HESITATES AND THEN COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN, WITHOUT WARNING, AT ANY SPEED AND UNDER ANY CONDITIONS. VEHICLE ALWAYS RESTARTS.
VEHICLE HESITATES AND THEN COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN, WITHOUT WARNING, AT ANY SPEED AND UNDER ANY CONDITIONS. VEHICLE ALWAYS RESTARTS.
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPPED, VEHICLE HESITATES AND THEN SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT ANY WARNING. VEHICLE HAS TO BE RESTARTED TO REGAIN POWER.
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPPED, VEHICLE HESITATES AND THEN SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT ANY WARNING. VEHICLE HAS TO BE RESTARTED TO REGAIN POWER.
CONSUMER HAS CALLED THE VOLKSWAGEN MANUFACTURER SINCE JANUARY OF 1996 TO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT JACK. CONSUMER HAS YET TO RECEIVE ANY PARTS. RECALL 95V054000. *AK *SLC
CONSUMER HAS CALLED THE VOLKSWAGEN MANUFACTURER SINCE JANUARY OF 1996 TO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT JACK. CONSUMER HAS YET TO RECEIVE ANY PARTS. RECALL 95V054000. *AK *SLC
SEAT BELT FAILED WHILE IN VEHICLE COLLISION CAUSING OCCUPANT TO BE EJECTED FROM VEHICLE.(ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
SEAT BELT FAILED WHILE IN VEHICLE COLLISION CAUSING OCCUPANT TO BE EJECTED FROM VEHICLE.(ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
THE ENGINE WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING AND LOSE POWER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE DISTRIBUTOR IN APRIL OF 95, IGNITION COIL IN APRIL OF 96, THE IDLE STABILIZER IN AUGUST OF 96, IN SEPTEMBER OF 97 THE IGNITION COIL WAS REPLACED AGAIN. THE STALLING PROBLEM STILL CONTINUES. *AK
THE ENGINE WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING AND LOSE POWER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE DISTRIBUTOR IN APRIL OF 95, IGNITION COIL IN APRIL OF 96, THE IDLE STABILIZER IN AUGUST OF 96, IN SEPTEMBER OF 97 THE IGNITION COIL WAS REPLACED AGAIN. THE STALLING PROBLEM STILL CONTINUES. *AK
THE ENGINE WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING AND LOSE POWER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE DISTRIBUTOR IN APRIL OF 95, IGNITION COIL IN APRIL OF 96, THE IDLE STABILIZER IN AUGUST OF 96, IN SEPTEMBER OF 97 THE IGNITION COIL WAS REPLACED AGAIN. THE STALLING PROBLEM STILL CONTINUES. *AK
THE ENGINE WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING AND LOSE POWER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE DISTRIBUTOR IN APRIL OF 95, IGNITION COIL IN APRIL OF 96, THE IDLE STABILIZER IN AUGUST OF 96, IN SEPTEMBER OF 97 THE IGNITION COIL WAS REPLACED AGAIN. THE STALLING PROBLEM STILL CONTINUES. *AK
THE ENGINE WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING AND LOSE POWER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE DISTRIBUTOR IN APRIL OF 95, IGNITION COIL IN APRIL OF 96, THE IDLE STABILIZER IN AUGUST OF 96, IN SEPTEMBER OF 97 THE IGNITION COIL WAS REPLACED AGAIN. THE STALLING PROBLEM STILL CONTINUES. *AK
THE ENGINE WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING AND LOSE POWER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE DISTRIBUTOR IN APRIL OF 95, IGNITION COIL IN APRIL OF 96, THE IDLE STABILIZER IN AUGUST OF 96, IN SEPTEMBER OF 97 THE IGNITION COIL WAS REPLACED AGAIN. THE STALLING PROBLEM STILL CONTINUES. *AK
IGNITION COIL CABLE FAILED CAUSING MISFIRE AND ERRATIC ENGINE PERFORMANCE,PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
IGNITION COIL CABLE FAILED CAUSING MISFIRE AND ERRATIC ENGINE PERFORMANCE,PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
WHEN DRIVING IN HOT WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE AIR CONDITIONER IS IN THE ON POSITION, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND CUT OFF. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR RECALL REGARDING THE IGNITION COIL. *SLC
WHEN DRIVING IN HOT WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE AIR CONDITIONER IS IN THE ON POSITION, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND CUT OFF. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR RECALL REGARDING THE IGNITION COIL. *SLC
WHEN DRIVING IN HOT WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE AIR CONDITIONER IS IN THE ON POSITION, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND CUT OFF. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR RECALL REGARDING THE IGNITION COIL. *SLC
WHEN DRIVING IN HOT WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE AIR CONDITIONER IS IN THE ON POSITION, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND CUT OFF. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR RECALL REGARDING THE IGNITION COIL. *SLC
WHILE CONSUMER IS DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, FIRST IT BEGINS TO SLOW DOWN; CONSUMER THEN NEEDS TO PULL OVER, RESTART ENGINE. VEHICLE WILL RESTART, BUT THIS WILL REPEAT ITSELF SOMETIMES WITHIN 2 FEET. DEALER CLAIMS CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. *AK
WHILE CONSUMER IS DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, FIRST IT BEGINS TO SLOW DOWN; CONSUMER THEN NEEDS TO PULL OVER, RESTART ENGINE. VEHICLE WILL RESTART, BUT THIS WILL REPEAT ITSELF SOMETIMES WITHIN 2 FEET. DEALER CLAIMS CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. *AK
EXCESSIVE IDLE SPEED, REPLACED ALARM SYSTEM ONCE,REPLACED IDLE STABILIZER THREE TIMES AND COMPUTER CONTROL REPLACED ONCE ,VEHICLE IS STILL IDLING HIGH, AND THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. *AK *JB
EXCESSIVE IDLE SPEED, REPLACED ALARM SYSTEM ONCE,REPLACED IDLE STABILIZER THREE TIMES AND COMPUTER CONTROL REPLACED ONCE ,VEHICLE IS STILL IDLING HIGH, AND THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. *AK *JB
EXCESSIVE IDLE SPEED, REPLACED ALARM SYSTEM ONCE,REPLACED IDLE STABILIZER THREE TIMES AND COMPUTER CONTROL REPLACED ONCE ,VEHICLE IS STILL IDLING HIGH, AND THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. *AK *JB
EXCESSIVE IDLE SPEED, REPLACED ALARM SYSTEM ONCE,REPLACED IDLE STABILIZER THREE TIMES AND COMPUTER CONTROL REPLACED ONCE ,VEHICLE IS STILL IDLING HIGH, AND THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. *AK *JB
EXCESSIVE IDLE SPEED, REPLACED ALARM SYSTEM ONCE,REPLACED IDLE STABILIZER THREE TIMES AND COMPUTER CONTROL REPLACED ONCE ,VEHICLE IS STILL IDLING HIGH, AND THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. *AK *JB
EXCESSIVE IDLE SPEED, REPLACED ALARM SYSTEM ONCE,REPLACED IDLE STABILIZER THREE TIMES AND COMPUTER CONTROL REPLACED ONCE ,VEHICLE IS STILL IDLING HIGH, AND THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. *AK *JB
RIGHT FRONT DOOR LOCK STICKS.
TRUNK LOCK STICKS.
RIGHT FRONT DOOR LOCK STICKS.
TRUNK LOCK STICKS.
OWNER HAS RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR HER JACK AND HAS BEEN UNABLE TO GET THE PARTS, OWNER HAS MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO GET WORK REPAIRED SINCE FEB 96, RECALL NO.95V054000. *AK
OWNER HAS RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR HER JACK AND HAS BEEN UNABLE TO GET THE PARTS, OWNER HAS MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO GET WORK REPAIRED SINCE FEB 96, RECALL NO.95V054000. *AK
WITHOUT WARNING PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR ROTOR CRACKED. *AK
WITHOUT WARNING PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR ROTOR CRACKED. *AK
RECALL REPLACEMENT JACK NOT RECEIVED.
RECALL REPLACEMENT JACK NOT RECEIVED.
OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE A YEAR AGO, CONTACTED MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD SENT PARTS, OWNER STILL HAS NOT YET RECEIVED PARTS. RECALL%95V054000. *AK
OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE A YEAR AGO, CONTACTED MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD SENT PARTS, OWNER STILL HAS NOT YET RECEIVED PARTS. RECALL%95V054000. *AK
PASSIVE SEAT IN FRONT SITS TIGHT ALL PASSENGERS OVER 5'7 HIT THEIR HEADS ON ROOF. MANUFACTURERS REFUSE TO DO ANYTHING.
PASSIVE SEAT IN FRONT SITS TIGHT ALL PASSENGERS OVER 5'7 HIT THEIR HEADS ON ROOF. MANUFACTURERS REFUSE TO DO ANYTHING.
JACK IS DEFECTIVE, REPLACEMENT NOT YET RECEIVED FROM MANUFACTURER.
JACK IS DEFECTIVE, REPLACEMENT NOT YET RECEIVED FROM MANUFACTURER.
OWNER STATES THAT SHE HAD DRIVETRAIN PROBLEMS, HER FRONT AXLE BROKE OFF IN TRAFFIC WHILE SHE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP. SHE ALSO NOTES THAT SHE DID HAVE WORK DONE ON DRIVETRAIN BEFORE AND THAT DEALERS TOLD HER THAT IT COULD HAVE BEEN HUMAN ERROR. *AK
OWNER STATES THAT SHE HAD DRIVETRAIN PROBLEMS, HER FRONT AXLE BROKE OFF IN TRAFFIC WHILE SHE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP. SHE ALSO NOTES THAT SHE DID HAVE WORK DONE ON DRIVETRAIN BEFORE AND THAT DEALERS TOLD HER THAT IT COULD HAVE BEEN HUMAN ERROR. *AK
CONSUMER WENT OUT TO GET INTO CAR AND ALL FOUR POWER WINDOWS WERE DOWN AND WOULD NOT GO BACK UP . *AK DEALER STATED WIRING NEEDED REPAIRED. *SLC
CONSUMER WENT OUT TO GET INTO CAR AND ALL FOUR POWER WINDOWS WERE DOWN AND WOULD NOT GO BACK UP . *AK DEALER STATED WIRING NEEDED REPAIRED. *SLC
CONSUMER WENT OUT TO GET INTO CAR AND ALL FOUR POWER WINDOWS WERE DOWN AND WOULD NOT GO BACK UP . *AK DEALER STATED WIRING NEEDED REPAIRED. *SLC
CONSUMER WENT OUT TO GET INTO CAR AND ALL FOUR POWER WINDOWS WERE DOWN AND WOULD NOT GO BACK UP . *AK DEALER STATED WIRING NEEDED REPAIRED. *SLC
OWNER DROVE THROUGH A SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER THAT RESULTED IN IMMEDIATE ENGINE SHUTDOWN. WATER GOT INTO AIR INTAKE THEN TO ENGINE. VEHICLE REFUSED TO RESTART AND HAD TO BE TOWED. OWNER WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC OF THREE OTHERS W/SAME PROBLEM. *AK
OWNER DROVE THROUGH A SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER THAT RESULTED IN IMMEDIATE ENGINE SHUTDOWN. WATER GOT INTO AIR INTAKE THEN TO ENGINE. VEHICLE REFUSED TO RESTART AND HAD TO BE TOWED. OWNER WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC OF THREE OTHERS W/SAME PROBLEM. *AK
THE GAS IS COMING FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK
THE GAS IS COMING FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR JUST DIES, LOSES ALL POWER. PLEASE DESCRIBE.AK
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR JUST DIES, LOSES ALL POWER. PLEASE DESCRIBE.AK
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR JUST DIES, LOSES ALL POWER. PLEASE DESCRIBE.AK
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR JUST DIES, LOSES ALL POWER. PLEASE DESCRIBE.AK
REPLACEMENT JACK NEVER RECIEVED, MANUFACTURER SAID WITHIN THE NEXT FEW DAYS, TO NO AVAIL.
REPLACEMENT JACK NEVER RECIEVED, MANUFACTURER SAID WITHIN THE NEXT FEW DAYS, TO NO AVAIL.
SUNROOF IS BROKEN, WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. *AK
SUNROOF IS BROKEN, WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. *AK
# 95V054000 RECEIVED LETTER IN AUGUST, CONSUMER IS STILL HAVEN'T RECEIVED LETTER FROM DEALER TO BRING VEHICLE FOR REPAIR. *AK
# 95V054000 RECEIVED LETTER IN AUGUST, CONSUMER IS STILL HAVEN'T RECEIVED LETTER FROM DEALER TO BRING VEHICLE FOR REPAIR. *AK
MR. MOORE HAS BEEN WAITING FOR HIS REPLACEMENT JACK SINCE 1995 OF NOVEMBER THE DEALER CONTINUES TO GIVE HIM THE RUN AROUND, RECALL 96V045000. *AK *JB
MR. MOORE HAS BEEN WAITING FOR HIS REPLACEMENT JACK SINCE 1995 OF NOVEMBER THE DEALER CONTINUES TO GIVE HIM THE RUN AROUND, RECALL 96V045000. *AK *JB
STILL WAITING FOR A JACK. ALMOST WAITING FOR ONE YEAR REGSRDING RECALL 95V054000. *AK
STILL WAITING FOR A JACK. ALMOST WAITING FOR ONE YEAR REGSRDING RECALL 95V054000. *AK
CAME TO A STOP AND THE PASSENGER SEAT CAME OFF TRACK. *AK
CAME TO A STOP AND THE PASSENGER SEAT CAME OFF TRACK. *AK
G C VOLKSWAGEN TH. DEALERSHIP STATES PARTS FOR RECALL OF THE JACK ARE ON BACK ORDER 95V054000. *AK CONSUMER STATES HE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE RECALL OF SAFETY JACK, CONSUMER HAS NOT RECEIVED REPLACEMENT JACK, CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED CUSTOMER RELATIONS, AND WAS ADVISED TH...
G C VOLKSWAGEN TH. DEALERSHIP STATES PARTS FOR RECALL OF THE JACK ARE ON BACK ORDER 95V054000. *AK CONSUMER STATES HE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE RECALL OF SAFETY JACK, CONSUMER HAS NOT RECEIVED REPLACEMENT JACK, CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED CUSTOMER RELATIONS, AND WAS ADVISED TH...
OWNERS CONTACTED MFR SEVERAL TIMES SINCE RECEIVING NOTICE NOV. CAMPAIGN 95V054000, STILL NO PART.
OWNERS CONTACTED MFR SEVERAL TIMES SINCE RECEIVING NOTICE NOV. CAMPAIGN 95V054000, STILL NO PART.
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE SOMTIMES CUTS OFF, TOOK TO DEALER FOUR TIMES, COULDN'T FIND CAUSE. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE SOMTIMES CUTS OFF, TOOK TO DEALER FOUR TIMES, COULDN'T FIND CAUSE. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
RECEIVED RECALL LETTER IN FEB ON THE JACK #95V054000 STILL WAITING FOR JACK. *AK CONSUMER STATES HE HAS BEEN GETTING THE RUN AROUND AND STILL HAS NOT RECEIVED JACK.*JB
RECEIVED RECALL LETTER IN FEB ON THE JACK #95V054000 STILL WAITING FOR JACK. *AK CONSUMER STATES HE HAS BEEN GETTING THE RUN AROUND AND STILL HAS NOT RECEIVED JACK.*JB
THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE LINE WAS WORN THROUGH BY THE FUEL TANK RUBBING AGAINST IT. *AK
DEALERSHIP HAS NO PARTS FOR RECALL (95V054000). PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN NOVEMBER, CALLED MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD MAIL HER THE PART IN JANUARY. OWNER STILL HAS NOT RECEIVED THE PART. *AK *JB
THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE LINE WAS WORN THROUGH BY THE FUEL TANK RUBBING AGAINST IT. *AK
DEALERSHIP HAS NO PARTS FOR RECALL (95V054000). PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN NOVEMBER, CALLED MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD MAIL HER THE PART IN JANUARY. OWNER STILL HAS NOT RECEIVED THE PART. *AK *JB
JACK THREADS STRIPPED.
CAR LOSES POWER/STALLS WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WITH WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON. *DH
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK FOR REAR DOORS FAILED DUE TO FAILED VACUUM HOSE.
JACK THREADS STRIPPED.
CAR LOSES POWER/STALLS WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WITH WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON. *DH
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK FOR REAR DOORS FAILED DUE TO FAILED VACUUM HOSE.
AFTER MARKET GAS CAP DESIGN CAUSED FUEL TANK/FUEL PUMPS TO COLLAPSE BY PREVENTING VENT VALVE FROM OPENING. *DSH
AFTER MARKET GAS CAP DESIGN CAUSED FUEL TANK/FUEL PUMPS TO COLLAPSE BY PREVENTING VENT VALVE FROM OPENING. *DSH
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND CAR CUT OFF, DEALER SAID THE GAS TANK COLLAPSED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND CAR CUT OFF, DEALER SAID THE GAS TANK COLLAPSED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
BRAKES LOCKED UP DUE TO PARKING BRAKE MALFUNCTION, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *DSH
BURNS CAUSED BY DRIVERS AIR BAG.
BRAKES LOCKED UP DUE TO PARKING BRAKE MALFUNCTION, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *DSH
BURNS CAUSED BY DRIVERS AIR BAG.
PURCHASE CAR NEW WAS DRIVING AND ACCELERATED, STRUCK, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE .
PURCHASE CAR NEW WAS DRIVING AND ACCELERATED, STRUCK, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE .
PURCHASE CAR NEW WAS DRIVING AND ACCELERATED, STRUCK, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE .
PURCHASE CAR NEW WAS DRIVING AND ACCELERATED, STRUCK, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE .
RECEIVED RECALL FOR JACK, VW OF DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES KNEW NOTHING OF RECALL. TT
RECEIVED RECALL FOR JACK, VW OF DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES KNEW NOTHING OF RECALL. TT
ABS; REAR BRAKES ARE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. WHILE DRIVING ON ICE FRONT WHEELS LOCK UP BUT REAR WHEELS DO NOT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
ABS; REAR BRAKES ARE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. WHILE DRIVING ON ICE FRONT WHEELS LOCK UP BUT REAR WHEELS DO NOT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR JACK BUT VOLKSWAGEN HAS NOT DELIVERED A NEW JACK. TT *JB
VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR JACK BUT VOLKSWAGEN HAS NOT DELIVERED A NEW JACK. TT *JB
95V054 SANTA MONICA VOLKSWAGEN. ZONE OFFICE STATES STAGARD SHIPPING. PARTS STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE MAY. TT
95V054 SANTA MONICA VOLKSWAGEN. ZONE OFFICE STATES STAGARD SHIPPING. PARTS STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE MAY. TT
VOLKSWAGEN CUSTOMER RELATIONS WILL NOT CORRECT OWNERS ADDRESS WHICH IS HOLDING UP RECALL SERVICE. JACK IS BROKEN W/VEHICLE COLLAPSING. TT
RENO VW, RENA NEVADA WILL NOT PERFORM MFG RECALL TD DUE TO BLOWER MOTOR SHORTING OUT WHILE AT DEALERS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
VOLKSWAGEN CUSTOMER RELATIONS WILL NOT CORRECT OWNERS ADDRESS WHICH IS HOLDING UP RECALL SERVICE. JACK IS BROKEN W/VEHICLE COLLAPSING. TT
RENO VW, RENA NEVADA WILL NOT PERFORM MFG RECALL TD DUE TO BLOWER MOTOR SHORTING OUT WHILE AT DEALERS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
WINDSHIELD CRACKING STRAIGHT ACROSS WITH OUT ANY TYPE OF CRACK FOR STARTING POINT. TT
WINDSHIELD CRACKING STRAIGHT ACROSS WITH OUT ANY TYPE OF CRACK FOR STARTING POINT. TT
HOLE IN FUEL TANK, CAUSED BY TIRE BLOWOUT. *DSH
HOLE IN FUEL TANK, CAUSED BY TIRE BLOWOUT. *DSH
VEHICLE TRAVELLING AT 35-40 MPH ON A CURVE, WHEN DOWNSHIFTING TO SLOW DOWN AROUND CURVE, THE VEHICLE FISHTAILED AND WENT OVER AN ENBANKMENT. TT
VEHICLE TRAVELLING AT 35-40 MPH ON A CURVE, WHEN DOWNSHIFTING TO SLOW DOWN AROUND CURVE, THE VEHICLE FISHTAILED AND WENT OVER AN ENBANKMENT. TT
ENGINE OIL LEAK. *SD
AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *SD
SUNROOF POORLY LUBED/MISALIGNED, CAUSING WIND NOISE TO ENTER. *SD
ENGINE OIL LEAK. *SD
AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *SD
SUNROOF POORLY LUBED/MISALIGNED, CAUSING WIND NOISE TO ENTER. *SD
JACK WAS IN USAGE WHEN THE THREAD OF THE JACK FAILED, CAUSING THE JACK/VEHICLE TO FALL. *SD
JACK WAS IN USAGE WHEN THE THREAD OF THE JACK FAILED, CAUSING THE JACK/VEHICLE TO FALL. *SD
VEHICLE LOSES SPEED WHILE DRIVING. DIES OUT WHILE STOPPING. *AK
VEHICLE LOSES SPEED WHILE DRIVING. DIES OUT WHILE STOPPING. *AK
VEHICLE WAS AT HIGH IDLE WHILE BEING PARKED. TT
VEHICLE WAS AT HIGH IDLE WHILE BEING PARKED. TT
VEHICLE STALLS OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING, DEALER CAN NOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. TT
VEHICLE STALLS OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING, DEALER CAN NOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. TT
VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS FRONT END ALIGNMENTS, AND FRONT END IS STILL NOT CORRECT. TT
VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS FRONT END ALIGNMENTS, AND FRONT END IS STILL NOT CORRECT. TT
VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING WITH NO WARNING. TT
VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING WITH NO WARNING. TT
POTENTIOMETER FAILED, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP/LOSS OF CONTROL. *SKD
POTENTIOMETER FAILED, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP/LOSS OF CONTROL. *SKD
DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WAS VIOLENT DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING BURNS. *SKD
DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WAS VIOLENT DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING BURNS. *SKD
UNABLE TO UNLOCK VEHICLE WITH KEY FROM OUTSIDE/KEY WOULD GO INTO PASSENGER'S SIDE LOCK BUT WOULD NOT TURN/KEY WOULD NOT GO INTO DRIVER'S SIDE LOCK AT ALL.
UNABLE TO UNLOCK VEHICLE WITH KEY FROM OUTSIDE/KEY WOULD GO INTO PASSENGER'S SIDE LOCK BUT WOULD NOT TURN/KEY WOULD NOT GO INTO DRIVER'S SIDE LOCK AT ALL.