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Nov 15, 2017 Electrical System

THE VEHICLES' ANTI THEFT HAD WENT HAYWIRE. WENT TO START, BEEP SOUND WENT OFF. THEN WAS LOCKED INSIDE CAR. WITH THE ALARM GOING OFF. WAS ONLY ABLE TO EXIT VEHICLE BY HAVING PASSERBY UNHOOK BATTERY, WHILE I HELD THE UNLOCK BUTTON. THIS WAS OVER 2 WEEKS AGO. WHEN HOOKING BATTERY BACK UP, THE ALARM STI...

Nov 15, 2017 Unknown Or Other

THE VEHICLES' ANTI THEFT HAD WENT HAYWIRE. WENT TO START, BEEP SOUND WENT OFF. THEN WAS LOCKED INSIDE CAR. WITH THE ALARM GOING OFF. WAS ONLY ABLE TO EXIT VEHICLE BY HAVING PASSERBY UNHOOK BATTERY, WHILE I HELD THE UNLOCK BUTTON. THIS WAS OVER 2 WEEKS AGO. WHEN HOOKING BATTERY BACK UP, THE ALARM STI...

Nov 15, 2017 Electrical System

THE VEHICLES' ANTI THEFT HAD WENT HAYWIRE. WENT TO START, BEEP SOUND WENT OFF. THEN WAS LOCKED INSIDE CAR. WITH THE ALARM GOING OFF. WAS ONLY ABLE TO EXIT VEHICLE BY HAVING PASSERBY UNHOOK BATTERY, WHILE I HELD THE UNLOCK BUTTON. THIS WAS OVER 2 WEEKS AGO. WHEN HOOKING BATTERY BACK UP, THE ALARM STI...

Nov 15, 2017 Unknown Or Other

THE VEHICLES' ANTI THEFT HAD WENT HAYWIRE. WENT TO START, BEEP SOUND WENT OFF. THEN WAS LOCKED INSIDE CAR. WITH THE ALARM GOING OFF. WAS ONLY ABLE TO EXIT VEHICLE BY HAVING PASSERBY UNHOOK BATTERY, WHILE I HELD THE UNLOCK BUTTON. THIS WAS OVER 2 WEEKS AGO. WHEN HOOKING BATTERY BACK UP, THE ALARM STI...

May 24, 2016 Tires 1 mi

TO YO PROXIES FOUR INNER IM ASSUMING TIRE BANDS? FAILED CAUSING A BULGE ON THE INER PART OF MY PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE. NEVER STRUCK ANY OBJECT I WAS JUST DRIVING AND STARTED TO NOTICE A WOBBLE I THOUGHT IT WAS A FRONT END ISSUE SO DIDN'T CHECK TIRE BUT HAD FRONT END LOOKED AT AND TIRE STILL WAS...

May 24, 2016 Tires 1 mi

TO YO PROXIES FOUR INNER IM ASSUMING TIRE BANDS? FAILED CAUSING A BULGE ON THE INER PART OF MY PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE. NEVER STRUCK ANY OBJECT I WAS JUST DRIVING AND STARTED TO NOTICE A WOBBLE I THOUGHT IT WAS A FRONT END ISSUE SO DIDN'T CHECK TIRE BUT HAD FRONT END LOOKED AT AND TIRE STILL WAS...

May 13, 2013 Equipment

LATE IN APRIL, 2013 I INSTALLED A PASSENGER SIDE CONTROL ARM ON A 1998 VW JETTA TDI. THE CONTROL ARM WAS PURCHASED FROM AUTOZONE ( THEIR PART # 520-782) AS AN ASSEMBLY WITH THE BALL JOINT INSTALLED. THE CAR RAN FINE FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS. THEN WHILE DRIVING IT BEGAN PULLING TO THE RIGHT. ON EXAMIN...

May 13, 2013 Suspension

LATE IN APRIL, 2013 I INSTALLED A PASSENGER SIDE CONTROL ARM ON A 1998 VW JETTA TDI. THE CONTROL ARM WAS PURCHASED FROM AUTOZONE ( THEIR PART # 520-782) AS AN ASSEMBLY WITH THE BALL JOINT INSTALLED. THE CAR RAN FINE FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS. THEN WHILE DRIVING IT BEGAN PULLING TO THE RIGHT. ON EXAMIN...

May 13, 2013 Equipment

LATE IN APRIL, 2013 I INSTALLED A PASSENGER SIDE CONTROL ARM ON A 1998 VW JETTA TDI. THE CONTROL ARM WAS PURCHASED FROM AUTOZONE ( THEIR PART # 520-782) AS AN ASSEMBLY WITH THE BALL JOINT INSTALLED. THE CAR RAN FINE FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS. THEN WHILE DRIVING IT BEGAN PULLING TO THE RIGHT. ON EXAMIN...

May 13, 2013 Suspension

LATE IN APRIL, 2013 I INSTALLED A PASSENGER SIDE CONTROL ARM ON A 1998 VW JETTA TDI. THE CONTROL ARM WAS PURCHASED FROM AUTOZONE ( THEIR PART # 520-782) AS AN ASSEMBLY WITH THE BALL JOINT INSTALLED. THE CAR RAN FINE FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS. THEN WHILE DRIVING IT BEGAN PULLING TO THE RIGHT. ON EXAMIN...

Nov 14, 2012 Electrical System

I HAVE BEEN TRAPPED INSIDE THE FRONT SEAT OF THIS VEHICLE. BOTH FRONT DOORS WILL OCCASIONALLY NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE CAR, EVEN WITH THE DOORS UNLOCKED. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT AND UNPREDICTABLE PROBLEM THAT I FEEL IS QUITE DANGEROUS. THESE VEHICLES SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED AND HAD T...

Nov 14, 2012 Structure

I HAVE BEEN TRAPPED INSIDE THE FRONT SEAT OF THIS VEHICLE. BOTH FRONT DOORS WILL OCCASIONALLY NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE CAR, EVEN WITH THE DOORS UNLOCKED. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT AND UNPREDICTABLE PROBLEM THAT I FEEL IS QUITE DANGEROUS. THESE VEHICLES SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED AND HAD T...

Nov 14, 2012 Electrical System

I HAVE BEEN TRAPPED INSIDE THE FRONT SEAT OF THIS VEHICLE. BOTH FRONT DOORS WILL OCCASIONALLY NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE CAR, EVEN WITH THE DOORS UNLOCKED. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT AND UNPREDICTABLE PROBLEM THAT I FEEL IS QUITE DANGEROUS. THESE VEHICLES SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED AND HAD T...

Nov 14, 2012 Structure

I HAVE BEEN TRAPPED INSIDE THE FRONT SEAT OF THIS VEHICLE. BOTH FRONT DOORS WILL OCCASIONALLY NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE CAR, EVEN WITH THE DOORS UNLOCKED. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT AND UNPREDICTABLE PROBLEM THAT I FEEL IS QUITE DANGEROUS. THESE VEHICLES SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED AND HAD T...

Feb 24, 2011 Power Train 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER WOULD NOT RELEASE OUT OF PARK BECAUSE THE BRAKE SENSOR FAILED. EACH TIME THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE GEAR SHIFT WOULD NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT SHE WOULD HAVE...

Feb 24, 2011 Power Train 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER WOULD NOT RELEASE OUT OF PARK BECAUSE THE BRAKE SENSOR FAILED. EACH TIME THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE GEAR SHIFT WOULD NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT SHE WOULD HAVE...

Feb 20, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

TOTALLY RUSTED OUT AREA AROUND GAS INTAKE PIPE. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1998. *TR

Feb 20, 2011 Structure

TOTALLY RUSTED OUT AREA AROUND GAS INTAKE PIPE. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1998. *TR

Feb 20, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

TOTALLY RUSTED OUT AREA AROUND GAS INTAKE PIPE. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1998. *TR

Feb 20, 2011 Structure

TOTALLY RUSTED OUT AREA AROUND GAS INTAKE PIPE. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1998. *TR

Dec 30, 2010 Equipment 47,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH THE VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE AND SUSTAINED A FLAT TIRE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO REPLACE THE TIRE WITH THE SPARE AND THE JACK BROKE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE MANUFA...

Dec 30, 2010 Equipment 47,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH THE VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE AND SUSTAINED A FLAT TIRE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO REPLACE THE TIRE WITH THE SPARE AND THE JACK BROKE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE MANUFA...

Nov 24, 2010 Unknown Or Other

REQUEST FOR COMPLETE CONSUMER COPIES RE SAFETY REPORT ON 1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. *TGW

Nov 24, 2010 Unknown Or Other

REQUEST FOR COMPLETE CONSUMER COPIES RE SAFETY REPORT ON 1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. *TGW

Dec 27, 2009 Unknown Or Other 100,000 mi

I OWN A 1998 VW JETTA GL AND HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION TWICE NOW BECAUSE, I AM TOLD, VW INCREASED THE TORQUE ON JETTAS OF THIS YEAR BY ADDING A 5TH GEAR, WHICH RESULTS IN EXCESSIVE WEAR TO THE REVERSE GEAR AND RESULTS IN SEVERAL REVERSE GEAR TEETH CHIPPING, THUS RENDERING REVERSE INOPERAB...

Dec 27, 2009 Unknown Or Other 100,000 mi

I OWN A 1998 VW JETTA GL AND HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION TWICE NOW BECAUSE, I AM TOLD, VW INCREASED THE TORQUE ON JETTAS OF THIS YEAR BY ADDING A 5TH GEAR, WHICH RESULTS IN EXCESSIVE WEAR TO THE REVERSE GEAR AND RESULTS IN SEVERAL REVERSE GEAR TEETH CHIPPING, THUS RENDERING REVERSE INOPERAB...

Nov 17, 2008 Suspension 84,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONTROL ARM BUSHING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT MADE A NOISE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LUNGE FORWARD WHEN STOPPING. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REPLACEMENT WOULD COST NEARLY $500. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING RACK WOULD MAK...

Nov 17, 2008 Steering 84,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONTROL ARM BUSHING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT MADE A NOISE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LUNGE FORWARD WHEN STOPPING. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REPLACEMENT WOULD COST NEARLY $500. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING RACK WOULD MAK...

Nov 17, 2008 Suspension 84,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONTROL ARM BUSHING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT MADE A NOISE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LUNGE FORWARD WHEN STOPPING. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REPLACEMENT WOULD COST NEARLY $500. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING RACK WOULD MAK...

Nov 17, 2008 Steering 84,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONTROL ARM BUSHING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT MADE A NOISE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LUNGE FORWARD WHEN STOPPING. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REPLACEMENT WOULD COST NEARLY $500. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING RACK WOULD MAK...

May 5, 2008 Visibility 98,500 mi

THE WINDOWS IN THE DOORS ARE FALLING DOWN AND NEEDING THE MECHANISM REPLACED. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO 3 OF THE DOORS SO FAR. HAS THIS BEEN A PROBLEM-WAS THERE EVER A RECALL FOR THIS-THIS SEEMS LIKE A WEIRD THING TO HAVE HAPPEN. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE YOU CANNOT ROLL THE WINDOW UP OR DOWN, AS W...

May 5, 2008 Visibility 98,500 mi

THE WINDOWS IN THE DOORS ARE FALLING DOWN AND NEEDING THE MECHANISM REPLACED. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO 3 OF THE DOORS SO FAR. HAS THIS BEEN A PROBLEM-WAS THERE EVER A RECALL FOR THIS-THIS SEEMS LIKE A WEIRD THING TO HAVE HAPPEN. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE YOU CANNOT ROLL THE WINDOW UP OR DOWN, AS W...

Sep 26, 2007 Visibility

I HAVE 1998 VW JETTA--I PRESENTLY HAVE THREE ELECTRIC WINDOWS WHICH DO NOT GO UP OR DOWN. TWO OF THEM HAVE PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPAIRED. THIS APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT OR NEEDED RECALL. CAUSE OF PROBLEMS IS MOTORS OR REGULATORS. THESE SHOULD BE REPAIRED BY VW. OF ALL THE VEHICLES I HAVE OWNED IN THE ...

Sep 26, 2007 Visibility

I HAVE 1998 VW JETTA--I PRESENTLY HAVE THREE ELECTRIC WINDOWS WHICH DO NOT GO UP OR DOWN. TWO OF THEM HAVE PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPAIRED. THIS APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT OR NEEDED RECALL. CAUSE OF PROBLEMS IS MOTORS OR REGULATORS. THESE SHOULD BE REPAIRED BY VW. OF ALL THE VEHICLES I HAVE OWNED IN THE ...

Aug 21, 2007 Wheels 101,612 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WHEEL DISENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE WHEEL BEARING SEPARATED. THEY REPLACED THE WHEEL BEARINGS, SPINDLES, SPEED SENSOR, RING, ...

Aug 21, 2007 Wheels 101,612 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WHEEL DISENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE WHEEL BEARING SEPARATED. THEY REPLACED THE WHEEL BEARINGS, SPINDLES, SPEED SENSOR, RING, ...

Nov 30, 2006 Electrical System 1 mi

LIKE OTHERS, I HAVE HAD THE IGNITION COIL REPLACED. THIS HAPPENED AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED, OF COURSE. I HAVE ALSO HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDOWS (REGULATOR AND MOTOR) FOR ALL OF THEM. NOW, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS FLASHING AND THE CAR IS SPUTTERING. I KNOW THE SECONDARY AIR INTAKE VALVE...

Nov 30, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 1 mi

LIKE OTHERS, I HAVE HAD THE IGNITION COIL REPLACED. THIS HAPPENED AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED, OF COURSE. I HAVE ALSO HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDOWS (REGULATOR AND MOTOR) FOR ALL OF THEM. NOW, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS FLASHING AND THE CAR IS SPUTTERING. I KNOW THE SECONDARY AIR INTAKE VALVE...

Nov 30, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 1 mi

LIKE OTHERS, I HAVE HAD THE IGNITION COIL REPLACED. THIS HAPPENED AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED, OF COURSE. I HAVE ALSO HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDOWS (REGULATOR AND MOTOR) FOR ALL OF THEM. NOW, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS FLASHING AND THE CAR IS SPUTTERING. I KNOW THE SECONDARY AIR INTAKE VALVE...

Nov 30, 2006 Visibility 1 mi

LIKE OTHERS, I HAVE HAD THE IGNITION COIL REPLACED. THIS HAPPENED AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED, OF COURSE. I HAVE ALSO HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDOWS (REGULATOR AND MOTOR) FOR ALL OF THEM. NOW, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS FLASHING AND THE CAR IS SPUTTERING. I KNOW THE SECONDARY AIR INTAKE VALVE...

Nov 30, 2006 Visibility 1 mi

LIKE OTHERS, I HAVE HAD THE IGNITION COIL REPLACED. THIS HAPPENED AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED, OF COURSE. I HAVE ALSO HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDOWS (REGULATOR AND MOTOR) FOR ALL OF THEM. NOW, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS FLASHING AND THE CAR IS SPUTTERING. I KNOW THE SECONDARY AIR INTAKE VALVE...

Nov 30, 2006 Visibility 1 mi

LIKE OTHERS, I HAVE HAD THE IGNITION COIL REPLACED. THIS HAPPENED AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED, OF COURSE. I HAVE ALSO HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDOWS (REGULATOR AND MOTOR) FOR ALL OF THEM. NOW, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS FLASHING AND THE CAR IS SPUTTERING. I KNOW THE SECONDARY AIR INTAKE VALVE...

Nov 30, 2006 Electrical System 1 mi

LIKE OTHERS, I HAVE HAD THE IGNITION COIL REPLACED. THIS HAPPENED AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED, OF COURSE. I HAVE ALSO HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDOWS (REGULATOR AND MOTOR) FOR ALL OF THEM. NOW, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS FLASHING AND THE CAR IS SPUTTERING. I KNOW THE SECONDARY AIR INTAKE VALVE...

Nov 30, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 1 mi

LIKE OTHERS, I HAVE HAD THE IGNITION COIL REPLACED. THIS HAPPENED AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED, OF COURSE. I HAVE ALSO HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDOWS (REGULATOR AND MOTOR) FOR ALL OF THEM. NOW, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS FLASHING AND THE CAR IS SPUTTERING. I KNOW THE SECONDARY AIR INTAKE VALVE...

Nov 30, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 1 mi

LIKE OTHERS, I HAVE HAD THE IGNITION COIL REPLACED. THIS HAPPENED AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED, OF COURSE. I HAVE ALSO HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDOWS (REGULATOR AND MOTOR) FOR ALL OF THEM. NOW, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS FLASHING AND THE CAR IS SPUTTERING. I KNOW THE SECONDARY AIR INTAKE VALVE...

Nov 30, 2006 Visibility 1 mi

LIKE OTHERS, I HAVE HAD THE IGNITION COIL REPLACED. THIS HAPPENED AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED, OF COURSE. I HAVE ALSO HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDOWS (REGULATOR AND MOTOR) FOR ALL OF THEM. NOW, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS FLASHING AND THE CAR IS SPUTTERING. I KNOW THE SECONDARY AIR INTAKE VALVE...

Nov 30, 2006 Visibility 1 mi

LIKE OTHERS, I HAVE HAD THE IGNITION COIL REPLACED. THIS HAPPENED AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED, OF COURSE. I HAVE ALSO HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDOWS (REGULATOR AND MOTOR) FOR ALL OF THEM. NOW, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS FLASHING AND THE CAR IS SPUTTERING. I KNOW THE SECONDARY AIR INTAKE VALVE...

Nov 30, 2006 Visibility 1 mi

LIKE OTHERS, I HAVE HAD THE IGNITION COIL REPLACED. THIS HAPPENED AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED, OF COURSE. I HAVE ALSO HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDOWS (REGULATOR AND MOTOR) FOR ALL OF THEM. NOW, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS FLASHING AND THE CAR IS SPUTTERING. I KNOW THE SECONDARY AIR INTAKE VALVE...

Nov 22, 2006 Visibility 110,000 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 1998 VW JETTA FOR MY DAUGHTER. GOOD CAR FUN TO DRIVE BUT ONE DAY AS SHE WAS DRIVING THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOW FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR. A FEW WEEKS LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR. MOST RECENTLY DURING THE SUMMER THE DRIVER'S FRONT WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR. A...

Nov 22, 2006 Visibility 110,000 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 1998 VW JETTA FOR MY DAUGHTER. GOOD CAR FUN TO DRIVE BUT ONE DAY AS SHE WAS DRIVING THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOW FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR. A FEW WEEKS LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR. MOST RECENTLY DURING THE SUMMER THE DRIVER'S FRONT WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR. A...

Jul 1, 2006 Electrical System 96,821 mi

GLOW PLUG CONTROL UNIT FAILS ON 1998 VW JETTA TDI, BUT THERE IS NO PART FOR THE LAST 5+ MONTHS AVAILABLE FROM VOLKSWAGEN. ALSO, THERE IS NO ESTIMATE OF WHEN VOLKSWAGEN WILL HAVE A PART AVAILABLE. THIS IS NATIONWIDE. THE CONTROL UNIT IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE STARTING OF THE CAR. *NM

Jul 1, 2006 Electrical System 96,821 mi

GLOW PLUG CONTROL UNIT FAILS ON 1998 VW JETTA TDI, BUT THERE IS NO PART FOR THE LAST 5+ MONTHS AVAILABLE FROM VOLKSWAGEN. ALSO, THERE IS NO ESTIMATE OF WHEN VOLKSWAGEN WILL HAVE A PART AVAILABLE. THIS IS NATIONWIDE. THE CONTROL UNIT IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE STARTING OF THE CAR. *NM

Jun 19, 2006 Suspension Crash 156,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE LEFT REAR WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE, CROSSED THE HIGHWAY AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE OTHER VEHICLE SUSTAINED MINOR BODY DAMAGE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. T...

Jun 19, 2006 Wheels Crash 156,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE LEFT REAR WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE, CROSSED THE HIGHWAY AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE OTHER VEHICLE SUSTAINED MINOR BODY DAMAGE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. T...

Jun 19, 2006 Suspension Crash 156,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE LEFT REAR WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE, CROSSED THE HIGHWAY AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE OTHER VEHICLE SUSTAINED MINOR BODY DAMAGE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. T...

Jun 19, 2006 Wheels Crash 156,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE LEFT REAR WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE, CROSSED THE HIGHWAY AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE OTHER VEHICLE SUSTAINED MINOR BODY DAMAGE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. T...

Apr 4, 2006 Visibility 100,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLX SEVERAL YEARS AGO. WITHIN A YEAR OF PURCHASE, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FAILED TO OPPERATE PROPERLY. I HAD THE REGULATOR REPLACED. A YEAR LATER THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW FAILED. THAT REGULATOR WAS REPLACED. A YEAR LATER THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE FAIL...

Apr 4, 2006 Equipment 100,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLX SEVERAL YEARS AGO. WITHIN A YEAR OF PURCHASE, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FAILED TO OPPERATE PROPERLY. I HAD THE REGULATOR REPLACED. A YEAR LATER THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW FAILED. THAT REGULATOR WAS REPLACED. A YEAR LATER THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE FAIL...

Apr 4, 2006 Visibility 100,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLX SEVERAL YEARS AGO. WITHIN A YEAR OF PURCHASE, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FAILED TO OPPERATE PROPERLY. I HAD THE REGULATOR REPLACED. A YEAR LATER THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW FAILED. THAT REGULATOR WAS REPLACED. A YEAR LATER THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE FAIL...

Apr 4, 2006 Equipment 100,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLX SEVERAL YEARS AGO. WITHIN A YEAR OF PURCHASE, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FAILED TO OPPERATE PROPERLY. I HAD THE REGULATOR REPLACED. A YEAR LATER THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW FAILED. THAT REGULATOR WAS REPLACED. A YEAR LATER THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE FAIL...

Mar 6, 2006 Visibility

1998 JETTA GLX. ANOTHER WINDOW REGULATOR DEFAULT. I'M ORIGINAL OWNER, THIRD TIME THIS HAS OCCURRED. BACK PASSENGER WINDOW TWICE, NO ONE EVER SITS BACK THERE AND THE WINDOW IS HARDLY EVER USED. SAT. DRIVER'S WINDOW, KER-PLUNK. REALLY ANNOYING, WINDOW DOWN AND IT'S RAINING. HAD TO TAPE THE OPENI...

Mar 6, 2006 Visibility

1998 JETTA GLX. ANOTHER WINDOW REGULATOR DEFAULT. I'M ORIGINAL OWNER, THIRD TIME THIS HAS OCCURRED. BACK PASSENGER WINDOW TWICE, NO ONE EVER SITS BACK THERE AND THE WINDOW IS HARDLY EVER USED. SAT. DRIVER'S WINDOW, KER-PLUNK. REALLY ANNOYING, WINDOW DOWN AND IT'S RAINING. HAD TO TAPE THE OPENI...

Sep 7, 2005 Steering 105,000 mi

IT WAS RAINING. MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE ON. WHITE SMOKE CAME UP FROM MY STEERING COLUMN FOR A COUPLE SECONDS. WHAT MAKES THIS PARTICULARLY FRUSTRATING, THIS HAPPENED ON A 94 JETTA I ONCE OWNED. THIS HAPPENED ON A 96 JETTA MY SISTER OWNED. EVENTUALLY, SOMETHING IN THE STEERING COLUMN BURNED OU...

Sep 7, 2005 Steering 105,000 mi

IT WAS RAINING. MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE ON. WHITE SMOKE CAME UP FROM MY STEERING COLUMN FOR A COUPLE SECONDS. WHAT MAKES THIS PARTICULARLY FRUSTRATING, THIS HAPPENED ON A 94 JETTA I ONCE OWNED. THIS HAPPENED ON A 96 JETTA MY SISTER OWNED. EVENTUALLY, SOMETHING IN THE STEERING COLUMN BURNED OU...

Aug 26, 2005 Visibility

I HAVE A 1998 VW JETTA GLS. I HAVE PREVIOUSLY REPLACED A WINDOW REGULATOR AT A COST OF $450, NOW THE REMAINING 3 HAVE FAILED WITHIN A WEEK. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH VW AND VW HAS ACKNOWLEDGED IT WITH SERVICE BULLETINS,ETC. VW USA CUSTOMER CARE HAS REFUSED TO COVER THE REPAIR. *JB

Aug 26, 2005 Visibility

I HAVE A 1998 VW JETTA GLS. I HAVE PREVIOUSLY REPLACED A WINDOW REGULATOR AT A COST OF $450, NOW THE REMAINING 3 HAVE FAILED WITHIN A WEEK. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH VW AND VW HAS ACKNOWLEDGED IT WITH SERVICE BULLETINS,ETC. VW USA CUSTOMER CARE HAS REFUSED TO COVER THE REPAIR. *JB

Aug 5, 2005 Visibility

THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MY SAME VEHICLE, ALL HAPPENED THE SAME WAY. EACH TIME A DIFFERENT WINDOW. THE POWER WINDOW BUTTON WILL START MAKING NOISE WHEN YOU RAISE/LOWER THE WINDOW, THEN THE WINDOW WILL ONLY CLOSE HALF WAY. IF YOU PRESS THE POWER WINDOW BUTTON AGAIN THE WINDO...

Aug 5, 2005 Visibility

THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MY SAME VEHICLE, ALL HAPPENED THE SAME WAY. EACH TIME A DIFFERENT WINDOW. THE POWER WINDOW BUTTON WILL START MAKING NOISE WHEN YOU RAISE/LOWER THE WINDOW, THEN THE WINDOW WILL ONLY CLOSE HALF WAY. IF YOU PRESS THE POWER WINDOW BUTTON AGAIN THE WINDO...

Jul 21, 2005 Visibility

I HAVE HAD THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR REPLACED/REPAIRED TWICE BY THE DEALER UNDER WARRANTY. THEN I REPLACED IT MYSELF ONCE, AS THE REPAIR COSTS ARE TOO EXPENSIVE. THEN IT BROKE AGAIN AND I DON'T HAVE THE FUNDS TO FIX IT, SO I SIMPLY AVOID ROLLING DOWN THE WINDOW. THE REAR DRIVER'S SI...

Jul 21, 2005 Visibility

I HAVE HAD THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR REPLACED/REPAIRED TWICE BY THE DEALER UNDER WARRANTY. THEN I REPLACED IT MYSELF ONCE, AS THE REPAIR COSTS ARE TOO EXPENSIVE. THEN IT BROKE AGAIN AND I DON'T HAVE THE FUNDS TO FIX IT, SO I SIMPLY AVOID ROLLING DOWN THE WINDOW. THE REAR DRIVER'S SI...

Jul 5, 2005 Electrical System 12,000 mi

1. DRIVING 2. LIGHTS WENT OUT, FAN WENT OUT AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING.

Jul 5, 2005 Electrical System 12,000 mi

1. DRIVING 2. LIGHTS WENT OUT, FAN WENT OUT AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING.

May 24, 2005 Visibility 75,000 mi

FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS COMPLETLY STOPPED WORKING. STUCK IN "UP" POSITION. TO EXPENSIVE TO FIX.

May 24, 2005 Visibility 75,000 mi

FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS COMPLETLY STOPPED WORKING. STUCK IN "UP" POSITION. TO EXPENSIVE TO FIX.

Apr 24, 2005 Exterior Lighting 79,100 mi

(1) FIRST, THE TURN SIGNALS BEGAN TO ACT STRANGE. WHEN USING THEM THEY FLASHED, PAUSED, THEN CONTINUED TO FLASH. LATER IN THE DAY WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PUT THE HAZARD LIGHTS ON, THEY DIDN'T WORK. AFTER THAT, THE TURN SIGNALS DIDN'T WORK EITHER. (2) SAFETY ISSUE WHILE DRIVING, BUT NO ACCIDENT/INJURY...

Apr 24, 2005 Exterior Lighting 79,100 mi

(1) FIRST, THE TURN SIGNALS BEGAN TO ACT STRANGE. WHEN USING THEM THEY FLASHED, PAUSED, THEN CONTINUED TO FLASH. LATER IN THE DAY WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PUT THE HAZARD LIGHTS ON, THEY DIDN'T WORK. AFTER THAT, THE TURN SIGNALS DIDN'T WORK EITHER. (2) SAFETY ISSUE WHILE DRIVING, BUT NO ACCIDENT/INJURY...

Feb 10, 2005 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE FRONT LEFT TIRE WAS FLAT. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH. VEHICLE WAS TOWED HOME. *AK

Feb 10, 2005 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE FRONT LEFT TIRE WAS FLAT. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH. VEHICLE WAS TOWED HOME. *AK

Feb 10, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE FRONT LEFT TIRE WAS FLAT. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH. VEHICLE WAS TOWED HOME. *AK

Feb 10, 2005 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE FRONT LEFT TIRE WAS FLAT. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH. VEHICLE WAS TOWED HOME. *AK

Feb 10, 2005 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE FRONT LEFT TIRE WAS FLAT. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH. VEHICLE WAS TOWED HOME. *AK

Feb 10, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE FRONT LEFT TIRE WAS FLAT. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH. VEHICLE WAS TOWED HOME. *AK

Dec 2, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS WERE DIM. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. CONSUMER FOUND THERE WERE ALOT OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE HEADLIGHTS. CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE BULB WITH HIGHER WALTAGE. THERE WAS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE PASSAT. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM WAS ELECTRICAL. *AK

Dec 2, 2004 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS WERE DIM. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. CONSUMER FOUND THERE WERE ALOT OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE HEADLIGHTS. CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE BULB WITH HIGHER WALTAGE. THERE WAS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE PASSAT. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM WAS ELECTRICAL. *AK

Dec 2, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS WERE DIM. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. CONSUMER FOUND THERE WERE ALOT OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE HEADLIGHTS. CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE BULB WITH HIGHER WALTAGE. THERE WAS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE PASSAT. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM WAS ELECTRICAL. *AK

Dec 2, 2004 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS WERE DIM. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. CONSUMER FOUND THERE WERE ALOT OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE HEADLIGHTS. CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE BULB WITH HIGHER WALTAGE. THERE WAS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE PASSAT. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM WAS ELECTRICAL. *AK

Nov 4, 2004 Visibility 50,000 mi

THE POWER WINDOWS ON MY 1998 VW JETTA III FAILED. I'VE EXPERIENCED THIS OCCASION 4 TIMES SINCE I'VE HAD MY CAR. CURRENTLY BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE WINDOWS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING. THE POWERS WINDOWS WOULD NOT ROLL UP OR DOWN. I HAVE NOT HAD THEM REPAIRED SINCE ITS A VERY EXPENSIVE RAPAIR. I'VE ...

Nov 4, 2004 Equipment 50,000 mi

THE POWER WINDOWS ON MY 1998 VW JETTA III FAILED. I'VE EXPERIENCED THIS OCCASION 4 TIMES SINCE I'VE HAD MY CAR. CURRENTLY BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE WINDOWS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING. THE POWERS WINDOWS WOULD NOT ROLL UP OR DOWN. I HAVE NOT HAD THEM REPAIRED SINCE ITS A VERY EXPENSIVE RAPAIR. I'VE ...

Nov 4, 2004 Visibility 50,000 mi

THE POWER WINDOWS ON MY 1998 VW JETTA III FAILED. I'VE EXPERIENCED THIS OCCASION 4 TIMES SINCE I'VE HAD MY CAR. CURRENTLY BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE WINDOWS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING. THE POWERS WINDOWS WOULD NOT ROLL UP OR DOWN. I HAVE NOT HAD THEM REPAIRED SINCE ITS A VERY EXPENSIVE RAPAIR. I'VE ...

Nov 4, 2004 Equipment 50,000 mi

THE POWER WINDOWS ON MY 1998 VW JETTA III FAILED. I'VE EXPERIENCED THIS OCCASION 4 TIMES SINCE I'VE HAD MY CAR. CURRENTLY BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE WINDOWS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING. THE POWERS WINDOWS WOULD NOT ROLL UP OR DOWN. I HAVE NOT HAD THEM REPAIRED SINCE ITS A VERY EXPENSIVE RAPAIR. I'VE ...

Oct 16, 2004 Visibility 79,000 mi

WINDOW FAILURE, FALLS INTO DOOR. 1998 VW JETTA. LEAVING A FRIENDS HOME THE DRIVERS REAR WINDOW JUST DROPS INTO THE DOOR. UNABLE TO AFFORD REPAIR WINDOW STILL NON USABLE, WINDOW TIED OFF IN THE UP POSITION. I HAVE READ ITS DUE TO THE PLASTIC CLIPS. I DON'T KNOW BUT WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION. ...

Oct 16, 2004 Visibility 79,000 mi

WINDOW FAILURE, FALLS INTO DOOR. 1998 VW JETTA. LEAVING A FRIENDS HOME THE DRIVERS REAR WINDOW JUST DROPS INTO THE DOOR. UNABLE TO AFFORD REPAIR WINDOW STILL NON USABLE, WINDOW TIED OFF IN THE UP POSITION. I HAVE READ ITS DUE TO THE PLASTIC CLIPS. I DON'T KNOW BUT WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION. ...

Sep 28, 2004 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO PIN PINPOINT THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER DETERMINED THAT THE WIPER SWITCH INSIDE OF THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN OUT SWITCH. *AK AN ...

Sep 28, 2004 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO PIN PINPOINT THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER DETERMINED THAT THE WIPER SWITCH INSIDE OF THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN OUT SWITCH. *AK AN ...

Sep 1, 2004 Visibility 103,000 mi

DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT 65MPH AND THE RIGHT REAR WINDOWED LOWERED ABRUPTLY AND WOULD NOT RAISE UP. 4 YEAR OLD SON IN CARSEAT WAS NEXT TO WINDOW. HAD TO PULL OFF ON BERM AND CALM HIM DOWN. WINDOW WOULD NOT LIFT UP. SUBSEQUENT VISIT TO DEALER THAT DAY RESULTED IN A CHARGE OF $500 TO REPLACE THE WINDOW R...

Sep 1, 2004 Visibility 103,000 mi

DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT 65MPH AND THE RIGHT REAR WINDOWED LOWERED ABRUPTLY AND WOULD NOT RAISE UP. 4 YEAR OLD SON IN CARSEAT WAS NEXT TO WINDOW. HAD TO PULL OFF ON BERM AND CALM HIM DOWN. WINDOW WOULD NOT LIFT UP. SUBSEQUENT VISIT TO DEALER THAT DAY RESULTED IN A CHARGE OF $500 TO REPLACE THE WINDOW R...

Aug 5, 2004 Visibility 106,000 mi

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICL WHEN THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOW FELL DOWN. APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS EARLIER REAR DRIVER'S WINDOW FELL DOWN.. THE WINDOWS WERE CURRENTLY TAPED UP.*AK

Aug 5, 2004 Visibility 106,000 mi

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICL WHEN THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOW FELL DOWN. APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS EARLIER REAR DRIVER'S WINDOW FELL DOWN.. THE WINDOWS WERE CURRENTLY TAPED UP.*AK

Aug 2, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE THROTTLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Aug 2, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE THROTTLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE POWER RETURNED IN ABOUT 2-3 MINUTES. SHE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER, AND THEY TOLD HER UNLESS THE PROBLEM WAS FIRST DISCOVERED AT THE DEALERSHIP, THEN THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. IT DID NOT HAPPEN AT THE DEALERSHIP BE...

Jun 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE POWER RETURNED IN ABOUT 2-3 MINUTES. SHE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER, AND THEY TOLD HER UNLESS THE PROBLEM WAS FIRST DISCOVERED AT THE DEALERSHIP, THEN THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. IT DID NOT HAPPEN AT THE DEALERSHIP BE...

Jun 4, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH A TREE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES, AND WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.

Jun 4, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH A TREE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES, AND WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.

Jun 2, 2004 Air Bags 120,000 mi

FOR THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS WHILE DRIVING THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT FLICKERS ON AT VARIOUS TIMES. RETURNED TO REPAIR SHOP TWICE AND AS TOLD NO ERROR CODES HAVE BEEN REGISTERED BY THE CAR. THIS HAPPENS IN WET AND DRY WEATHER ALL DIFFERENT TIMES. WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED THE INDICATOR LIGHT ALWAYS DO...

Jun 2, 2004 Air Bags 120,000 mi

FOR THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS WHILE DRIVING THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT FLICKERS ON AT VARIOUS TIMES. RETURNED TO REPAIR SHOP TWICE AND AS TOLD NO ERROR CODES HAVE BEEN REGISTERED BY THE CAR. THIS HAPPENS IN WET AND DRY WEATHER ALL DIFFERENT TIMES. WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED THE INDICATOR LIGHT ALWAYS DO...

May 18, 2004 Visibility

I HAVE ALREADY HAD 3 REGULATORS REPLACED, NOW I NEED ONE MORE REPLACED AND HAVE ANOTHER WINDOW REGULATOR ON IT'S WAY OUT. WINDOW STOPS OPERATING, YOUR LUCKY IF IT STOPS IN THE "UP" POSITION. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH ALL JETTA'S FROM VARIOUS DEALERS / REPAIR FACILITIES.*AK

May 18, 2004 Visibility

I HAVE ALREADY HAD 3 REGULATORS REPLACED, NOW I NEED ONE MORE REPLACED AND HAVE ANOTHER WINDOW REGULATOR ON IT'S WAY OUT. WINDOW STOPS OPERATING, YOUR LUCKY IF IT STOPS IN THE "UP" POSITION. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH ALL JETTA'S FROM VARIOUS DEALERS / REPAIR FACILITIES.*AK

May 14, 2004 Electrical System 75,000 mi

BATTERY EXPLODED WHILE STARTING THE ENGINE. HOOD DAMAGED, BATTERY ACID RELEASED. *AK

May 14, 2004 Electrical System 75,000 mi

BATTERY EXPLODED WHILE STARTING THE ENGINE. HOOD DAMAGED, BATTERY ACID RELEASED. *AK

May 5, 2004 Electrical System Fire

I OWN A 1998 VOLKSWAGON JETTA, WOLFSBURG EDITION. I'VE BEEN STRANDED A TOTAL OF 6 OR 7 TIMES (LOSING COUNT) ON THE INTERSTATE BY THIS VEHICLE. PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM A PRIVATE OWNER LESS THAN A YEAR AGO AND HAVE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS MYSTERIOUS PROBLEMS EVER SINCE. I WORK FOR THE STATE OF INDIA...

May 5, 2004 Electrical System Fire

I OWN A 1998 VOLKSWAGON JETTA, WOLFSBURG EDITION. I'VE BEEN STRANDED A TOTAL OF 6 OR 7 TIMES (LOSING COUNT) ON THE INTERSTATE BY THIS VEHICLE. PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM A PRIVATE OWNER LESS THAN A YEAR AGO AND HAVE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS MYSTERIOUS PROBLEMS EVER SINCE. I WORK FOR THE STATE OF INDIA...

Apr 30, 2004 Visibility

WE HAVE A 98 JETTA AND IT HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRIC WINDOW MECHANISMS. VOLKSWAGEN IS AWARE OF THE DEFECT, HOWEVER THEY ONLY REPAIR THE DEFECT ON 99 AND NEWER MODELS. WHY? THE DEALER AGREES THAT IT IS THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. WE STARTED TO REPLACE THE MECHANISM OURSELVES, HOWEVER THE ONLY RE...

Apr 30, 2004 Visibility

WE HAVE A 98 JETTA AND IT HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRIC WINDOW MECHANISMS. VOLKSWAGEN IS AWARE OF THE DEFECT, HOWEVER THEY ONLY REPAIR THE DEFECT ON 99 AND NEWER MODELS. WHY? THE DEALER AGREES THAT IT IS THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. WE STARTED TO REPLACE THE MECHANISM OURSELVES, HOWEVER THE ONLY RE...

Apr 22, 2004 Suspension

SWAY BAR WAS PUT IN UPSIDE DOWN, OBVIOUS DEFECT. *AK

Apr 22, 2004 Suspension

SWAY BAR WAS PUT IN UPSIDE DOWN, OBVIOUS DEFECT. *AK

Apr 1, 2004 Electrical System

WHEN TURNING THE IGNITION ON ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS DO NOT WORK. THE HEADLIGHTS DON'T COME, AND HEATER DOESN'T WORK. CONSUMER BELIEVES IT IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *AK *MR

Apr 1, 2004 Electrical System

WHEN TURNING THE IGNITION ON ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS DO NOT WORK. THE HEADLIGHTS DON'T COME, AND HEATER DOESN'T WORK. CONSUMER BELIEVES IT IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *AK *MR

Mar 25, 2004 Electrical System

THE E BRAKE LIGHT, AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAY ON ONCE THE CAR IS STARTED. TODAY THIS PROBLEM HAS INCLUDED THE HEATER FAN NOT WORKING, THE HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT COME ON, AND THE WIPERS WILL NOT WORK. IF I LEAVE THE LIGHT SWITCH ON, AND LEAVE THE WIPER SWITCH ON, I HAVE FOUND I CAN PULL THE HIGH BEAM SWI...

Mar 25, 2004 Electrical System

THE E BRAKE LIGHT, AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAY ON ONCE THE CAR IS STARTED. TODAY THIS PROBLEM HAS INCLUDED THE HEATER FAN NOT WORKING, THE HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT COME ON, AND THE WIPERS WILL NOT WORK. IF I LEAVE THE LIGHT SWITCH ON, AND LEAVE THE WIPER SWITCH ON, I HAVE FOUND I CAN PULL THE HIGH BEAM SWI...

Feb 10, 2004 Electrical System 82,563 mi

THE IGNITION SWITCH IN MY CAR IS GETTING WORSE. THE FIRST TIME IT MALFUNCTIONED WAS ON A COLD AND SNOWY NIGHT. I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE LIGHTS WENT OUT, THE WIPERS STOPPED, THE DEFROSTER FAN STOPPED AND THE ABS LIGHT WENT ON. IT WAS A LITTLE UNSETTLING. THE VW DEALER TOLD ME IT W...

Feb 10, 2004 Electrical System 82,563 mi

THE IGNITION SWITCH IN MY CAR IS GETTING WORSE. THE FIRST TIME IT MALFUNCTIONED WAS ON A COLD AND SNOWY NIGHT. I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE LIGHTS WENT OUT, THE WIPERS STOPPED, THE DEFROSTER FAN STOPPED AND THE ABS LIGHT WENT ON. IT WAS A LITTLE UNSETTLING. THE VW DEALER TOLD ME IT W...

Jan 29, 2004 Wheels

THE LOCKING LUG NUTS END PIECES ON MY 98 JETTA BROKE OFF ON ROUTINE TIRE ROTATIONS. THE DEALER WAS INITIALLY UNABLE TO REMOVE THE LUGNUTS UNTIL HE REMOVED THE WHOLE WHEEL ASSY AND WELDED TOOLS ONTO THE LUGNUTS. I HAVE THE WELDED-ON TOOLS WITH THE LUGNUTS - TOTAL COST WAS 600.00. IF THIS HAPPENED ...

Jan 29, 2004 Wheels

THE LOCKING LUG NUTS END PIECES ON MY 98 JETTA BROKE OFF ON ROUTINE TIRE ROTATIONS. THE DEALER WAS INITIALLY UNABLE TO REMOVE THE LUGNUTS UNTIL HE REMOVED THE WHOLE WHEEL ASSY AND WELDED TOOLS ONTO THE LUGNUTS. I HAVE THE WELDED-ON TOOLS WITH THE LUGNUTS - TOTAL COST WAS 600.00. IF THIS HAPPENED ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 111,000 mi

MY 98 JETTA TDI ENGINE BLEW APPROXIMATELY 11,000 PAST ITS WARRANTY. THIS WOULD BE THE EQUIVENT OF 5 MONTHS DRIVING AT THE RATES I DRIVE PER YEAR. THE DEALERSHIP (AV NISSAN/VW) TOLD ME THEY COULDN'T FIND WHAT CAUSED IT AND THAT IT WOULD REQUIRE A REPLACEMENT ENGINE. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD VW OF AMERI...

Jan 15, 2004 Tires 18,000 mi

THIS CAR HAS BEEN A PAIN IN THE A-- ALMOST SINCE PURCHASE. THE MOST SERIOUS PROBLEMS HAVE INVOLVED WHAT SEEMS TO BE DEFECTIVE WIRING WITH RESPECT TO THE ELECTRIC WINDOWS. THESE HAVE BEEN REPAIRED 3 TIMES SINCE THE FIRST INCIDENCE CITED ABOVE,TO THE TUNE OF $250, THE LAST TIME BEING 6 MONTHS AGO. NOW...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 18,000 mi

THIS CAR HAS BEEN A PAIN IN THE A-- ALMOST SINCE PURCHASE. THE MOST SERIOUS PROBLEMS HAVE INVOLVED WHAT SEEMS TO BE DEFECTIVE WIRING WITH RESPECT TO THE ELECTRIC WINDOWS. THESE HAVE BEEN REPAIRED 3 TIMES SINCE THE FIRST INCIDENCE CITED ABOVE,TO THE TUNE OF $250, THE LAST TIME BEING 6 MONTHS AGO. NOW...

Jan 15, 2004 Structure 18,000 mi

THIS CAR HAS BEEN A PAIN IN THE A-- ALMOST SINCE PURCHASE. THE MOST SERIOUS PROBLEMS HAVE INVOLVED WHAT SEEMS TO BE DEFECTIVE WIRING WITH RESPECT TO THE ELECTRIC WINDOWS. THESE HAVE BEEN REPAIRED 3 TIMES SINCE THE FIRST INCIDENCE CITED ABOVE,TO THE TUNE OF $250, THE LAST TIME BEING 6 MONTHS AGO. NOW...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 18,000 mi

THIS CAR HAS BEEN A PAIN IN THE A-- ALMOST SINCE PURCHASE. THE MOST SERIOUS PROBLEMS HAVE INVOLVED WHAT SEEMS TO BE DEFECTIVE WIRING WITH RESPECT TO THE ELECTRIC WINDOWS. THESE HAVE BEEN REPAIRED 3 TIMES SINCE THE FIRST INCIDENCE CITED ABOVE,TO THE TUNE OF $250, THE LAST TIME BEING 6 MONTHS AGO. NOW...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 111,000 mi

MY 98 JETTA TDI ENGINE BLEW APPROXIMATELY 11,000 PAST ITS WARRANTY. THIS WOULD BE THE EQUIVENT OF 5 MONTHS DRIVING AT THE RATES I DRIVE PER YEAR. THE DEALERSHIP (AV NISSAN/VW) TOLD ME THEY COULDN'T FIND WHAT CAUSED IT AND THAT IT WOULD REQUIRE A REPLACEMENT ENGINE. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD VW OF AMERI...

Jan 15, 2004 Tires 18,000 mi

THIS CAR HAS BEEN A PAIN IN THE A-- ALMOST SINCE PURCHASE. THE MOST SERIOUS PROBLEMS HAVE INVOLVED WHAT SEEMS TO BE DEFECTIVE WIRING WITH RESPECT TO THE ELECTRIC WINDOWS. THESE HAVE BEEN REPAIRED 3 TIMES SINCE THE FIRST INCIDENCE CITED ABOVE,TO THE TUNE OF $250, THE LAST TIME BEING 6 MONTHS AGO. NOW...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 18,000 mi

THIS CAR HAS BEEN A PAIN IN THE A-- ALMOST SINCE PURCHASE. THE MOST SERIOUS PROBLEMS HAVE INVOLVED WHAT SEEMS TO BE DEFECTIVE WIRING WITH RESPECT TO THE ELECTRIC WINDOWS. THESE HAVE BEEN REPAIRED 3 TIMES SINCE THE FIRST INCIDENCE CITED ABOVE,TO THE TUNE OF $250, THE LAST TIME BEING 6 MONTHS AGO. NOW...

Jan 15, 2004 Structure 18,000 mi

THIS CAR HAS BEEN A PAIN IN THE A-- ALMOST SINCE PURCHASE. THE MOST SERIOUS PROBLEMS HAVE INVOLVED WHAT SEEMS TO BE DEFECTIVE WIRING WITH RESPECT TO THE ELECTRIC WINDOWS. THESE HAVE BEEN REPAIRED 3 TIMES SINCE THE FIRST INCIDENCE CITED ABOVE,TO THE TUNE OF $250, THE LAST TIME BEING 6 MONTHS AGO. NOW...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 18,000 mi

THIS CAR HAS BEEN A PAIN IN THE A-- ALMOST SINCE PURCHASE. THE MOST SERIOUS PROBLEMS HAVE INVOLVED WHAT SEEMS TO BE DEFECTIVE WIRING WITH RESPECT TO THE ELECTRIC WINDOWS. THESE HAVE BEEN REPAIRED 3 TIMES SINCE THE FIRST INCIDENCE CITED ABOVE,TO THE TUNE OF $250, THE LAST TIME BEING 6 MONTHS AGO. NOW...

Nov 26, 2003 Electrical System 50,000 mi

MY 1998 VOLKSWAGEN (VW) JETTA HAS AN IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM. WHEN DRIVING, IT FALLS BACK, TURNING OFF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (INCLUDING LIGHTS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS). VW HAS IDENTIFIED THIS AS A PROBLEM IN THE 1996 AND 1997 JETTAS (AND SENT OUT A RECALL ON THE PART) BUT DOES NOT RECOGNIZE IT AS A PR...

Nov 26, 2003 Electrical System 50,000 mi

MY 1998 VOLKSWAGEN (VW) JETTA HAS AN IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM. WHEN DRIVING, IT FALLS BACK, TURNING OFF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (INCLUDING LIGHTS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS). VW HAS IDENTIFIED THIS AS A PROBLEM IN THE 1996 AND 1997 JETTAS (AND SENT OUT A RECALL ON THE PART) BUT DOES NOT RECOGNIZE IT AS A PR...

Nov 5, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECALL REPAIRS THAT WERE PERFORMED ON A 1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA.*MR THE MANUFACTURER STATED THEY WOULD ONLY REIMBURSE THE CONSUMER $380.00 DOLLARS. THE CONSUMER STATED A REPRESENTATIVE STATED THE ENTIRE AMOUNT WOULD BE REFUNDED FOR THE GAS TANK AND THE REPLACEMENT TIRE. ...

Nov 5, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECALL REPAIRS THAT WERE PERFORMED ON A 1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA.*MR THE MANUFACTURER STATED THEY WOULD ONLY REIMBURSE THE CONSUMER $380.00 DOLLARS. THE CONSUMER STATED A REPRESENTATIVE STATED THE ENTIRE AMOUNT WOULD BE REFUNDED FOR THE GAS TANK AND THE REPLACEMENT TIRE. ...

Oct 30, 2003 Electrical System 102,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH. I HAVE A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. WITH THE CAR RUNNING, THERE HAVE BEEN OCCASIONS WHEN MY HEADLIGHTS HAVE TURNED OFF, AND THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAVE SEEN APPROXIMATELY 5 POSTINGS ON DIFFERENT MESSAGE BOARDS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *LA

Oct 30, 2003 Electrical System 102,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH. I HAVE A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. WITH THE CAR RUNNING, THERE HAVE BEEN OCCASIONS WHEN MY HEADLIGHTS HAVE TURNED OFF, AND THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAVE SEEN APPROXIMATELY 5 POSTINGS ON DIFFERENT MESSAGE BOARDS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *LA

Oct 8, 2003 Visibility 77,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED, CAUSING DRIVER TO HAVE POOR VISIBILITY. IT WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE MECHANIC CHECK IT OUT.*AK

Oct 8, 2003 Visibility 77,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED, CAUSING DRIVER TO HAVE POOR VISIBILITY. IT WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE MECHANIC CHECK IT OUT.*AK

Sep 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,350 mi

LEAKING COOLANT FROM THE COOLANT OVERFLOW BOTTLE MIGRATED UP THE ELECTRICAL LOW INDICATOR SENSOR WIRES, CAUSING DAMAGE THE RELAY CONTROL BOARD AND ALARM SENSOR MODULE. THIS PROBLEM IS KNOWN TO VOLKSWAGEN AS A "COOLANT MIGRATION" PROBLEM. *JB

Sep 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,350 mi

LEAKING COOLANT FROM THE COOLANT OVERFLOW BOTTLE MIGRATED UP THE ELECTRICAL LOW INDICATOR SENSOR WIRES, CAUSING DAMAGE THE RELAY CONTROL BOARD AND ALARM SENSOR MODULE. THIS PROBLEM IS KNOWN TO VOLKSWAGEN AS A "COOLANT MIGRATION" PROBLEM. *JB

Sep 6, 2003 Exterior Lighting Crash

STOP BRAKE LIGHT TOO DIM ON VW JETTA 1999 OLD BODY STYLE. I WAS DRIVING ON A LOCAL ROAD WITH A SAFE DISTANCE TO THE CAR INFRONT OF ME ( A JETTA 1999 OLD BODY STYLE) ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR STOPPED AND I NEVER SAW ITS TAIL LIGHTS TURN ON. CONSEQUENTLY I REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A TOTAL LO...

Sep 6, 2003 Exterior Lighting Crash

STOP BRAKE LIGHT TOO DIM ON VW JETTA 1999 OLD BODY STYLE. I WAS DRIVING ON A LOCAL ROAD WITH A SAFE DISTANCE TO THE CAR INFRONT OF ME ( A JETTA 1999 OLD BODY STYLE) ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR STOPPED AND I NEVER SAW ITS TAIL LIGHTS TURN ON. CONSEQUENTLY I REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A TOTAL LO...

Sep 4, 2003 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING RIGHT REAR WHEEL LUGS:NUTS CAME OFF, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL. DEALER STATED THAT WHEEL BEARING WENT BAD. *AK

Sep 4, 2003 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING RIGHT REAR WHEEL LUGS:NUTS CAME OFF, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL. DEALER STATED THAT WHEEL BEARING WENT BAD. *AK

Sep 4, 2003 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING RIGHT REAR WHEEL LUGS:NUTS CAME OFF, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL. DEALER STATED THAT WHEEL BEARING WENT BAD. *AK

Sep 4, 2003 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING RIGHT REAR WHEEL LUGS:NUTS CAME OFF, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL. DEALER STATED THAT WHEEL BEARING WENT BAD. *AK

Aug 30, 2003 Visibility 92,000 mi

ALL 4 OF MY ELECTRIC WINDOWS HAVE FAILED, 3 OF THEM FALL DOWN AND 1 WILL NOT MOVE.*AK

Aug 30, 2003 Visibility 92,000 mi

ALL 4 OF MY ELECTRIC WINDOWS HAVE FAILED, 3 OF THEM FALL DOWN AND 1 WILL NOT MOVE.*AK

Jun 12, 2003 Electrical System

IGNITION COIL PROBLEM .DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 12, 2003 Electrical System

IGNITION COIL PROBLEM .DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

May 28, 2003 Visibility

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE WINDOW WENT UP AND DOWN INTERMITTENTLY AND MADE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. *TT

May 28, 2003 Visibility

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE WINDOW WENT UP AND DOWN INTERMITTENTLY AND MADE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. *TT

May 27, 2003 Unknown Or Other 105,000 mi

98 VW JETTA TDI. THE ODOMETER, SPEEDOMETER AND CRUISE CONTROL INTERMITTENTLY QUIT WORKING WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES THEY COME BACK ON WITHIN A MILE, SOMETIMES UP TO TEN MILES. HAPPENS ABOUT EVERY 150 MILES. VEHICLE HAS 111,500 MILES. *TT

May 27, 2003 Unknown Or Other 105,000 mi

98 VW JETTA TDI. THE ODOMETER, SPEEDOMETER AND CRUISE CONTROL INTERMITTENTLY QUIT WORKING WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES THEY COME BACK ON WITHIN A MILE, SOMETIMES UP TO TEN MILES. HAPPENS ABOUT EVERY 150 MILES. VEHICLE HAS 111,500 MILES. *TT

May 23, 2003 Suspension

THE SUSPENSION STRUT SYSTEM FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER REDESIGNED THE SUSPENSION STRUT BUT THE CONSUMER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THIS CHANGE. *NLM

May 23, 2003 Suspension

THE SUSPENSION STRUT SYSTEM FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER REDESIGNED THE SUSPENSION STRUT BUT THE CONSUMER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THIS CHANGE. *NLM

Apr 22, 2003 Visibility

BOTH REAR WINDOWS FAILED. WINDOW FALLS ON IT'S OWN AND DOES NOT COME BACK UP USING THE POWER CONTROLS. *NLM

Apr 22, 2003 Structure

DOOR MOLDING HAS FALLEN OFF. *NLM

Apr 22, 2003 Visibility

BOTH REAR WINDOWS FAILED. WINDOW FALLS ON IT'S OWN AND DOES NOT COME BACK UP USING THE POWER CONTROLS. *NLM

Apr 22, 2003 Structure

DOOR MOLDING HAS FALLEN OFF. *NLM

Apr 18, 2003 Electrical System 100,000 mi

THE VEHICLES IGNITION SWITCH FAILED AND CAUSED THE HEADLIGHT TO SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON A DARK COUNTRY ROAD. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM

Apr 18, 2003 Electrical System 100,000 mi

THE VEHICLES IGNITION SWITCH FAILED AND CAUSED THE HEADLIGHT TO SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON A DARK COUNTRY ROAD. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM

Apr 17, 2003 Tires 74,698 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT WHEN I HEARD A CRASH AND MY CAR STOPPED MOVING. THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE HAD FALLEN OFF. *JB

Apr 17, 2003 Tires 74,698 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT WHEN I HEARD A CRASH AND MY CAR STOPPED MOVING. THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE HAD FALLEN OFF. *JB

Mar 20, 2003 Visibility

TWO OF THE WINDOWS ON MY 98 JETTA HAVE GONE OUT. MANY OF MY FRIENDS WHO ALSO DRIVE JETTA'S HAD THEIR WINDOWS GO OUT ALSO. *JB

Mar 20, 2003 Visibility

TWO OF THE WINDOWS ON MY 98 JETTA HAVE GONE OUT. MANY OF MY FRIENDS WHO ALSO DRIVE JETTA'S HAD THEIR WINDOWS GO OUT ALSO. *JB

Feb 24, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED, WHICH CAUSED LIMITED VISIBILITY.*JB

Feb 24, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED, WHICH CAUSED LIMITED VISIBILITY.*JB

Feb 12, 2003 Electrical System 65,000 mi

FAILURE OF DOOR WIRING HARNESS. DOES NOT ALLOW ME TO DRIVE THE CAR - THE ENGIN WILL NOT ENGAGE DUE TO THE ELECTRONIC FAILURE OF THE DOOR WIRING HARNESS. THERE SHOULD BE SOME WAY TO OVERRIDE THE ELECTRONIC FAILURE SO THAT I CAN DRIVE IT.

Feb 12, 2003 Electrical System 65,000 mi

FAILURE OF DOOR WIRING HARNESS. DOES NOT ALLOW ME TO DRIVE THE CAR - THE ENGIN WILL NOT ENGAGE DUE TO THE ELECTRONIC FAILURE OF THE DOOR WIRING HARNESS. THERE SHOULD BE SOME WAY TO OVERRIDE THE ELECTRONIC FAILURE SO THAT I CAN DRIVE IT.

Feb 4, 2003 Visibility 20,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILED AT 20,000 MILES AND JUST RECENTLY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW MOTOR FAILED BY CABLE IN MOTOR SNAPPING

Feb 4, 2003 Visibility 20,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILED AT 20,000 MILES AND JUST RECENTLY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW MOTOR FAILED BY CABLE IN MOTOR SNAPPING

Jan 31, 2003 Electrical System 69,050 mi

I OWN A 1998 VOLKWAGEN JETTA GL. THE CAR BATTERY EXPLODED WHILE IN OPERATION. I HAVE DIGITAL PHOTOS OF THE BATTERY IF REQUESTED. IT DIDN'T SEEM NORMAL AND SO I FIGURED I'D FILE A REPORT.

Jan 31, 2003 Electrical System 69,050 mi

I OWN A 1998 VOLKWAGEN JETTA GL. THE CAR BATTERY EXPLODED WHILE IN OPERATION. I HAVE DIGITAL PHOTOS OF THE BATTERY IF REQUESTED. IT DIDN'T SEEM NORMAL AND SO I FIGURED I'D FILE A REPORT.

Jan 16, 2003 Electrical System 58,000 mi

1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA VR6 HAS HAD SECOND IGNITION COILPACK FAIL, CREATING A DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITION AND RENDERING THE CAR INOPERABLE. CAR CURRENTLY HAS 58,000 ON JAN. 13TH., 2003 AND REQUIRED IGNITION COILPACK REPLACEMENT. IGNITION COILPACK WAS ALSO REPLACED ON 06/26/2000 WHEN VEHICLE HAD 3...

Jan 16, 2003 Electrical System 58,000 mi

1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA VR6 HAS HAD SECOND IGNITION COILPACK FAIL, CREATING A DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITION AND RENDERING THE CAR INOPERABLE. CAR CURRENTLY HAS 58,000 ON JAN. 13TH., 2003 AND REQUIRED IGNITION COILPACK REPLACEMENT. IGNITION COILPACK WAS ALSO REPLACED ON 06/26/2000 WHEN VEHICLE HAD 3...

Jan 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

THE FRONT DISK BRAKE ROTORS WERE UNDERSIZED IN DIAMETER. THIS ALLOWED THE DISC BRAKE PADS TO WEAR IN A MANNER THAT ALLOWED THE PADS TO CONTACT OUTSIDE OF THE ROTOR AND RESULT IN REDUCED PRESSURE ON THE ROTOR. PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE PROBLEM ARE AVAILABLE. BRAKE FADING AND LOSS OF BREAKS FROM OVERHEATING...

Jan 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

THE FRONT DISK BRAKE ROTORS WERE UNDERSIZED IN DIAMETER. THIS ALLOWED THE DISC BRAKE PADS TO WEAR IN A MANNER THAT ALLOWED THE PADS TO CONTACT OUTSIDE OF THE ROTOR AND RESULT IN REDUCED PRESSURE ON THE ROTOR. PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE PROBLEM ARE AVAILABLE. BRAKE FADING AND LOSS OF BREAKS FROM OVERHEATING...

Dec 11, 2002 Visibility

NO SUMMARY. DT

Dec 11, 2002 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY. DT

Dec 11, 2002 Visibility

NO SUMMARY. DT

Dec 11, 2002 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY. DT

Nov 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON AND THEN IT WENT OFF AGAIN BEFORE I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE IT IN FOR A CHECK. THIS HAPPENED IN NOVEMBER 2001. THEN RECENTLY THE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS, SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO BE CHECKED. THEY SAID THAT IT NEEDED AN ...

Nov 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON AND THEN IT WENT OFF AGAIN BEFORE I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE IT IN FOR A CHECK. THIS HAPPENED IN NOVEMBER 2001. THEN RECENTLY THE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS, SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO BE CHECKED. THEY SAID THAT IT NEEDED AN ...

Oct 29, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REAR SEAT BELT UNLATCHES IT SELF. TS

Oct 29, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REAR SEAT BELT UNLATCHES IT SELF. TS

Aug 12, 2002 Electrical System

BATTERY ACID LEAKED ON RESERVOIR CAUSING RESERVOIR TO LEAK FLUID, WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING.DEALER CONTACTED.*AK

Aug 12, 2002 Steering

BATTERY ACID LEAKED ON RESERVOIR CAUSING RESERVOIR TO LEAK FLUID, WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING.DEALER CONTACTED.*AK

Aug 12, 2002 Electrical System

BATTERY ACID LEAKED ON RESERVOIR CAUSING RESERVOIR TO LEAK FLUID, WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING.DEALER CONTACTED.*AK

Aug 12, 2002 Steering

BATTERY ACID LEAKED ON RESERVOIR CAUSING RESERVOIR TO LEAK FLUID, WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING.DEALER CONTACTED.*AK

Jul 23, 2002 Seat Belts

THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW IN REAR LEFT SEAT BELT, CANNOT INSTALL ANY CHILD SEAT. CHILD TECHNICAN UNABLE TO INSTALL SEAT. *AK.

Jul 23, 2002 Seat Belts

THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW IN REAR LEFT SEAT BELT, CANNOT INSTALL ANY CHILD SEAT. CHILD TECHNICAN UNABLE TO INSTALL SEAT. *AK.

Jul 18, 2002 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED WITH ONLY 45000, I HAVE HAD A NUMBER OF JETTA OWNERS COMPLAIN ABOUT THE SAME DEFECT. THE COST ESTIMATED AT VOLKSWAGEN WAS 1600 DOLLARS. *AK

Jul 18, 2002 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED WITH ONLY 45000, I HAVE HAD A NUMBER OF JETTA OWNERS COMPLAIN ABOUT THE SAME DEFECT. THE COST ESTIMATED AT VOLKSWAGEN WAS 1600 DOLLARS. *AK

Jun 20, 2002 Structure

FRONT RIGHT SIDE DOOR MOLDING FELL OFF AT 30000 AND AGAIN AT 36000. THE OTHER THREE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF FALLING OFF OR HAVE FALLEN OFF OF THE OTHER DOORS. CAR HAS 60000, AND THE DEALER SAYS IT IS A PROBLEM BUT CORPORATE VOLKSWAGEN DOES NOT.*AK

Jun 20, 2002 Structure

FRONT RIGHT SIDE DOOR MOLDING FELL OFF AT 30000 AND AGAIN AT 36000. THE OTHER THREE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF FALLING OFF OR HAVE FALLEN OFF OF THE OTHER DOORS. CAR HAS 60000, AND THE DEALER SAYS IT IS A PROBLEM BUT CORPORATE VOLKSWAGEN DOES NOT.*AK

Jun 19, 2002 Visibility

WINDOW REGULATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED SIX TIMES, BUT THE REMEDY IS NOT WORKING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Jun 19, 2002 Visibility

TOTAL OF $1300 SPENT ON 3 WINDOWS NOW.*AK

Jun 19, 2002 Visibility

WINDOW REGULATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED SIX TIMES, BUT THE REMEDY IS NOT WORKING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Jun 19, 2002 Visibility

TOTAL OF $1300 SPENT ON 3 WINDOWS NOW.*AK

Jun 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN OCTOBER OF 2001 OUR ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN OUR 1998 JETTA VOLKSWAGEN DIESEL. WE IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT INTO SRP AUTOMOTIVE IN BATAVIA, WI, A CERTIFIED VOLKSWAGEN MECHANIC. OVER $2,000 AND 4 MONTHS LATER THE ENGINE LIGHT STILL CAME ON AND NOW THE CAR HAD NO PICKUP. IT WOULD TAKE ABOUT 7 MILES TO ...

Jun 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN OCTOBER OF 2001 OUR ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN OUR 1998 JETTA VOLKSWAGEN DIESEL. WE IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT INTO SRP AUTOMOTIVE IN BATAVIA, WI, A CERTIFIED VOLKSWAGEN MECHANIC. OVER $2,000 AND 4 MONTHS LATER THE ENGINE LIGHT STILL CAME ON AND NOW THE CAR HAD NO PICKUP. IT WOULD TAKE ABOUT 7 MILES TO ...

May 25, 2002 Steering

VOLKSWAGENH OF AMERICA HAS NOT BEEN SUPPORTIVE OR HELPFUL IN RESOLVING THESE COMPLAINTS NOR HAVE THE VOLKSWAGEN TECHNICIANS BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSIS THE TRUE PROBLEM; THEY JUST FIX THE PROBLEM "SYMPTOMS". NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

May 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

VOLKSWAGENH OF AMERICA HAS NOT BEEN SUPPORTIVE OR HELPFUL IN RESOLVING THESE COMPLAINTS NOR HAVE THE VOLKSWAGEN TECHNICIANS BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSIS THE TRUE PROBLEM; THEY JUST FIX THE PROBLEM "SYMPTOMS". NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

May 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VOLKSWAGENH OF AMERICA HAS NOT BEEN SUPPORTIVE OR HELPFUL IN RESOLVING THESE COMPLAINTS NOR HAVE THE VOLKSWAGEN TECHNICIANS BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSIS THE TRUE PROBLEM; THEY JUST FIX THE PROBLEM "SYMPTOMS". NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

May 25, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VOLKSWAGENH OF AMERICA HAS NOT BEEN SUPPORTIVE OR HELPFUL IN RESOLVING THESE COMPLAINTS NOR HAVE THE VOLKSWAGEN TECHNICIANS BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSIS THE TRUE PROBLEM; THEY JUST FIX THE PROBLEM "SYMPTOMS". NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

May 25, 2002 Parking Brake

VOLKSWAGENH OF AMERICA HAS NOT BEEN SUPPORTIVE OR HELPFUL IN RESOLVING THESE COMPLAINTS NOR HAVE THE VOLKSWAGEN TECHNICIANS BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSIS THE TRUE PROBLEM; THEY JUST FIX THE PROBLEM "SYMPTOMS". NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

May 25, 2002 Steering

VOLKSWAGENH OF AMERICA HAS NOT BEEN SUPPORTIVE OR HELPFUL IN RESOLVING THESE COMPLAINTS NOR HAVE THE VOLKSWAGEN TECHNICIANS BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSIS THE TRUE PROBLEM; THEY JUST FIX THE PROBLEM "SYMPTOMS". NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

May 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

VOLKSWAGENH OF AMERICA HAS NOT BEEN SUPPORTIVE OR HELPFUL IN RESOLVING THESE COMPLAINTS NOR HAVE THE VOLKSWAGEN TECHNICIANS BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSIS THE TRUE PROBLEM; THEY JUST FIX THE PROBLEM "SYMPTOMS". NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

May 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VOLKSWAGENH OF AMERICA HAS NOT BEEN SUPPORTIVE OR HELPFUL IN RESOLVING THESE COMPLAINTS NOR HAVE THE VOLKSWAGEN TECHNICIANS BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSIS THE TRUE PROBLEM; THEY JUST FIX THE PROBLEM "SYMPTOMS". NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

May 25, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VOLKSWAGENH OF AMERICA HAS NOT BEEN SUPPORTIVE OR HELPFUL IN RESOLVING THESE COMPLAINTS NOR HAVE THE VOLKSWAGEN TECHNICIANS BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSIS THE TRUE PROBLEM; THEY JUST FIX THE PROBLEM "SYMPTOMS". NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

May 25, 2002 Parking Brake

VOLKSWAGENH OF AMERICA HAS NOT BEEN SUPPORTIVE OR HELPFUL IN RESOLVING THESE COMPLAINTS NOR HAVE THE VOLKSWAGEN TECHNICIANS BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSIS THE TRUE PROBLEM; THEY JUST FIX THE PROBLEM "SYMPTOMS". NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

May 17, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING IN DRY CONDITIONS, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT DAMAGING THE RIGHT FENDER (NO TIRE INFORMATION MENTIONED), OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. *TT

May 17, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING IN DRY CONDITIONS, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT DAMAGING THE RIGHT FENDER (NO TIRE INFORMATION MENTIONED), OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. *TT

Apr 3, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *TT

Apr 3, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *TT

Apr 1, 2002 Power Train

WHILE BACKING UP THERE WAS A CLUNKING SOUND AND TRANSMISSION POPPED OUT OF REVERSE. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION LINKAGE.*AK

Apr 1, 2002 Power Train

WHILE BACKING UP THERE WAS A CLUNKING SOUND AND TRANSMISSION POPPED OUT OF REVERSE. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION LINKAGE.*AK

Mar 27, 2002 Equipment

VOLUME UNCONTROLLABLE; VOLUME BLASTS OR REDUCES AT WILL; SEVERE AUDIBLE SHOCK. NLM

Mar 27, 2002 Equipment

VOLUME UNCONTROLLABLE; VOLUME BLASTS OR REDUCES AT WILL; SEVERE AUDIBLE SHOCK. NLM

Feb 14, 2002 Structure

THREE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES WERE REPLACED BETWEEN 40,000 - 70,000 MILES. AT 80,000 MILES, THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE HAD TO BE REPLACED ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. DEALER NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK *JG

Feb 14, 2002 Structure

THREE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES WERE REPLACED BETWEEN 40,000 - 70,000 MILES. AT 80,000 MILES, THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE HAD TO BE REPLACED ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. DEALER NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK *JG

Feb 11, 2002 Electrical System Fire

A FIRE STARTED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY LIGHTS, WIPERS AND HEAT WOULDN'T WORK, DISCOVERED IT WAS THE IGNITION SWITCH. CONTACTED VW, AND DEALER, THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME TOO MUCH TO FIX IT. I KNOW 3 OTHER PEOPLE WITH JETTAS THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. OBVIOUSLY VW IS INSTALLING DEFECTIVE IGNITIONS. MY EMERGENCY BRAKE WASN'T RELEASING, ...

Feb 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY LIGHTS, WIPERS AND HEAT WOULDN'T WORK, DISCOVERED IT WAS THE IGNITION SWITCH. CONTACTED VW, AND DEALER, THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME TOO MUCH TO FIX IT. I KNOW 3 OTHER PEOPLE WITH JETTAS THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. OBVIOUSLY VW IS INSTALLING DEFECTIVE IGNITIONS. MY EMERGENCY BRAKE WASN'T RELEASING, ...

Feb 11, 2002 Electrical System

MY LIGHTS, WIPERS AND HEAT WOULDN'T WORK, DISCOVERED IT WAS THE IGNITION SWITCH. CONTACTED VW, AND DEALER, THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME TOO MUCH TO FIX IT. I KNOW 3 OTHER PEOPLE WITH JETTAS THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. OBVIOUSLY VW IS INSTALLING DEFECTIVE IGNITIONS. MY EMERGENCY BRAKE WASN'T RELEASING, ...

Feb 11, 2002 Electrical System Fire

A FIRE STARTED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY LIGHTS, WIPERS AND HEAT WOULDN'T WORK, DISCOVERED IT WAS THE IGNITION SWITCH. CONTACTED VW, AND DEALER, THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME TOO MUCH TO FIX IT. I KNOW 3 OTHER PEOPLE WITH JETTAS THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. OBVIOUSLY VW IS INSTALLING DEFECTIVE IGNITIONS. MY EMERGENCY BRAKE WASN'T RELEASING, ...

Feb 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY LIGHTS, WIPERS AND HEAT WOULDN'T WORK, DISCOVERED IT WAS THE IGNITION SWITCH. CONTACTED VW, AND DEALER, THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME TOO MUCH TO FIX IT. I KNOW 3 OTHER PEOPLE WITH JETTAS THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. OBVIOUSLY VW IS INSTALLING DEFECTIVE IGNITIONS. MY EMERGENCY BRAKE WASN'T RELEASING, ...

Feb 11, 2002 Electrical System

MY LIGHTS, WIPERS AND HEAT WOULDN'T WORK, DISCOVERED IT WAS THE IGNITION SWITCH. CONTACTED VW, AND DEALER, THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME TOO MUCH TO FIX IT. I KNOW 3 OTHER PEOPLE WITH JETTAS THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. OBVIOUSLY VW IS INSTALLING DEFECTIVE IGNITIONS. MY EMERGENCY BRAKE WASN'T RELEASING, ...

Nov 2, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING 60 TO 65 MPH HOOD FLEW UP AND BROKE WINDSHIELD. IT BROKE ONE SIDE OF HOOD CONNECTION WHERE HOOD IS ATTACHED. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WILL LOOK AT VEHICLE AND GET BACK WITH CONSUMER. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK

Nov 2, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING 60 TO 65 MPH HOOD FLEW UP AND BROKE WINDSHIELD. IT BROKE ONE SIDE OF HOOD CONNECTION WHERE HOOD IS ATTACHED. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WILL LOOK AT VEHICLE AND GET BACK WITH CONSUMER. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK

Oct 5, 2001 Visibility

VOLKSWAGEN NEEDS TO RECALL WINDOW PARTS ON ALL 1998 JETTAS - EVEN SERVICE TECH AGREES. *AK

Oct 5, 2001 Visibility

VOLKSWAGEN NEEDS TO RECALL WINDOW PARTS ON ALL 1998 JETTAS - EVEN SERVICE TECH AGREES. *AK

Oct 1, 2001 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS FAIL TO OPERATE. FRONT DRIVER WINDOW IS MAKING NOISES LEADING ME TO BELIEVE IT TOO WILL FAIL SOON. FIRST WINDOW WAS REPAIRED BY DEALER UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. *AK

Oct 1, 2001 Structure

BODY TRIM HAS FALLEN OFF OF LEFT SIDE DOORS. I THINK THE PROBLEM MAY BE HEAT RELATED, AND EXASERBATED BY THE CAR BEING BLACK. HOWEVER , I KEEP THE CAR IN MY GARAGE. *AK

Oct 1, 2001 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS FAIL TO OPERATE. FRONT DRIVER WINDOW IS MAKING NOISES LEADING ME TO BELIEVE IT TOO WILL FAIL SOON. FIRST WINDOW WAS REPAIRED BY DEALER UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. *AK

Oct 1, 2001 Structure

BODY TRIM HAS FALLEN OFF OF LEFT SIDE DOORS. I THINK THE PROBLEM MAY BE HEAT RELATED, AND EXASERBATED BY THE CAR BEING BLACK. HOWEVER , I KEEP THE CAR IN MY GARAGE. *AK

Aug 29, 2001 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR OVER FOUR HOURS WHEN IT SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED, WHICH DETERMINED THAT BRAKE LIGHTS HOUSED WITHIN TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY SHORTED OUT, MELTING WIRE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, WHICH SENT OUT A FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE. PL...

Aug 29, 2001 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR OVER FOUR HOURS WHEN IT SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED, WHICH DETERMINED THAT BRAKE LIGHTS HOUSED WITHIN TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY SHORTED OUT, MELTING WIRE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, WHICH SENT OUT A FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE. PL...

Aug 22, 2001 Electrical System Fire

THE BRAKE LIGHTS SPONTANEOUSLY IGNITED WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED IN AN APARTMENT PARKING LOT.*AK

Aug 22, 2001 Electrical System Fire

THE BRAKE LIGHTS SPONTANEOUSLY IGNITED WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED IN AN APARTMENT PARKING LOT.*AK

Aug 14, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE LOST POWER WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS HIGH (GREATER THAN 95 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT). ON THE FIRST OCCURRENCE (JULY 30, 1999, IN DES PLAINES, IL) THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A VW DEALER IN MT. PROSPECT, IL, WHERE THEY DETECTED A FAULTY AIR-GAS RATIO AND SAID. *AK

Aug 14, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE LOST POWER WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS HIGH (GREATER THAN 95 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT). ON THE FIRST OCCURRENCE (JULY 30, 1999, IN DES PLAINES, IL) THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A VW DEALER IN MT. PROSPECT, IL, WHERE THEY DETECTED A FAULTY AIR-GAS RATIO AND SAID. *AK

Jul 29, 2001 Tires

MY MOTHER TOOK HER 1998'JETTA TO THE DOVER VW DEALERSHIP FOR THE LAST WARRANTY SERVICE AT 24,000 MILES. AS SHE WAS LEAVING (GETTING INTO HER CAR) THEY SAID THEY WERE ORDERING 4-NEW TIRES FOR HER (I GUESS THEY FORGOT ABOUT THE FULL SIZE SPARE IN THE TRUNK) THEY TOLD HER THAT GOOD YEAR (NOT VW WAS DOI...

Jul 29, 2001 Tires

MY MOTHER TOOK HER 1998'JETTA TO THE DOVER VW DEALERSHIP FOR THE LAST WARRANTY SERVICE AT 24,000 MILES. AS SHE WAS LEAVING (GETTING INTO HER CAR) THEY SAID THEY WERE ORDERING 4-NEW TIRES FOR HER (I GUESS THEY FORGOT ABOUT THE FULL SIZE SPARE IN THE TRUNK) THEY TOLD HER THAT GOOD YEAR (NOT VW WAS DOI...

Jul 27, 2001 Structure

ELECTRICAL HARNESS IN THE LEFT REAR DOOR THAT CONTROLS THE POWER WINDOW WAS CUT BY THE DOOR CLOSING. THIS CAUSED A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND FAILURE OF THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL. *AK

Jul 27, 2001 Structure

ELECTRICAL HARNESS IN THE LEFT REAR DOOR THAT CONTROLS THE POWER WINDOW WAS CUT BY THE DOOR CLOSING. THIS CAUSED A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND FAILURE OF THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL. *AK

Jul 23, 2001 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS GO ALL THE WAY UP THEN COME BACK DOWN, ALL WINDOWS DO THIS INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN LEFT REAR WINDOW IS ROLLED DOWN BY BUTTON ON DOOR OR ON THE FRONT CONTROL PANEL IT ACTIVATES THE FACTORY ALARM AND LOCKS ALL DOORS (IT DOES NOT SOUND) YOU HAVE TO STOP, ROLL DOWN DRIVERS WINDOW, TURN OFF E...

Jul 23, 2001 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS GO ALL THE WAY UP THEN COME BACK DOWN, ALL WINDOWS DO THIS INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN LEFT REAR WINDOW IS ROLLED DOWN BY BUTTON ON DOOR OR ON THE FRONT CONTROL PANEL IT ACTIVATES THE FACTORY ALARM AND LOCKS ALL DOORS (IT DOES NOT SOUND) YOU HAVE TO STOP, ROLL DOWN DRIVERS WINDOW, TURN OFF E...

Jul 14, 2001 Electrical System Fire

BATTERY EXPLODED WHILE STARTING THE ENGINE. AFTER RESEARCHING ON LINE, I'VE DETERMINED THAT THIS MAY BE A LARGER PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 14, 2001 Electrical System Fire

BATTERY EXPLODED WHILE STARTING THE ENGINE. AFTER RESEARCHING ON LINE, I'VE DETERMINED THAT THIS MAY BE A LARGER PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 3, 2001 Visibility

PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW STOPPED OPERATING ON 05/13/01/ DRIVERS SIDE REAR WINDOW STOPPED OPERATING ON 07/03/01. CONSUMER CAN HEAR MOTOR, BUT WINDOW IS STUCK IN DOOR. DEALER HAS NOT YET BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 3, 2001 Visibility

PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW STOPPED OPERATING ON 05/13/01/ DRIVERS SIDE REAR WINDOW STOPPED OPERATING ON 07/03/01. CONSUMER CAN HEAR MOTOR, BUT WINDOW IS STUCK IN DOOR. DEALER HAS NOT YET BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 19, 2001 Visibility

HEATER CORE FAILED AND COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE CABIN ALONG WITH FUMES. DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR DID NOT HAVE PARTS IN STOCK.*AK

Jun 19, 2001 Visibility

HEATER CORE FAILED AND COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE CABIN ALONG WITH FUMES. DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR DID NOT HAVE PARTS IN STOCK.*AK

May 11, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP AND KEY MOVED ALL HEAD LIGHTS TURNED OFF BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL WIRES SHORTING OUT THROUGH IGNITION SYSTEM. MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN CONTACTED, AND THEY SAID JUST TO MOVE KEY AND HEAD LIGHTS WILL COME BACK ON.*AK

May 11, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP AND KEY MOVED ALL HEAD LIGHTS TURNED OFF BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL WIRES SHORTING OUT THROUGH IGNITION SYSTEM. MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN CONTACTED, AND THEY SAID JUST TO MOVE KEY AND HEAD LIGHTS WILL COME BACK ON.*AK

May 11, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP AND KEY MOVED ALL HEAD LIGHTS TURNED OFF BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL WIRES SHORTING OUT THROUGH IGNITION SYSTEM. MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN CONTACTED, AND THEY SAID JUST TO MOVE KEY AND HEAD LIGHTS WILL COME BACK ON.*AK

May 11, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP AND KEY MOVED ALL HEAD LIGHTS TURNED OFF BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL WIRES SHORTING OUT THROUGH IGNITION SYSTEM. MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN CONTACTED, AND THEY SAID JUST TO MOVE KEY AND HEAD LIGHTS WILL COME BACK ON.*AK

Apr 27, 2001 Tires

OUT OF 3 NEW TIRES, 1 COMPLETE BLOWOUT ON INTERSTATE, 2 REPL. SDWL LEAKS. VALVE STEM REPLACEMENT.*AK (DOT NUMBER: MDULJPHR09 TIRESIZE: 205/50R15)

Apr 27, 2001 Tires

OUT OF 3 NEW TIRES, 1 COMPLETE BLOWOUT ON INTERSTATE, 2 REPL. SDWL LEAKS. VALVE STEM REPLACEMENT.*AK (DOT NUMBER: MDULJPHR09 TIRESIZE: 205/50R15)

Apr 25, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD GEAR. THIS PROBLEM WAS FIRST REPORTED TO GOSSETT MOTOR CARS ON 05/06/98, AND HAS BEEN A RECURRING PROBLEM EVER SINCE. CRUISE CONTROL HAS FUNCTIONED PROPERLY THREE TIMES AND FAILED NUMEROUS TIMES. GOSSETT MOTOR CARS SAYS THERE IS NOT A PROBLEM.. *AK

Apr 25, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

TRANSMISSION SLIPS BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD GEAR. THIS PROBLEM WAS FIRST REPORTED TO GOSSETT MOTOR CARS ON 05/06/98, AND HAS BEEN A RECURRING PROBLEM EVER SINCE. CRUISE CONTROL HAS FUNCTIONED PROPERLY THREE TIMES AND FAILED NUMEROUS TIMES. GOSSETT MOTOR CARS SAYS THERE IS NOT A PROBLEM.. *AK

Apr 25, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD GEAR. THIS PROBLEM WAS FIRST REPORTED TO GOSSETT MOTOR CARS ON 05/06/98, AND HAS BEEN A RECURRING PROBLEM EVER SINCE. CRUISE CONTROL HAS FUNCTIONED PROPERLY THREE TIMES AND FAILED NUMEROUS TIMES. GOSSETT MOTOR CARS SAYS THERE IS NOT A PROBLEM.. *AK

Apr 25, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

TRANSMISSION SLIPS BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD GEAR. THIS PROBLEM WAS FIRST REPORTED TO GOSSETT MOTOR CARS ON 05/06/98, AND HAS BEEN A RECURRING PROBLEM EVER SINCE. CRUISE CONTROL HAS FUNCTIONED PROPERLY THREE TIMES AND FAILED NUMEROUS TIMES. GOSSETT MOTOR CARS SAYS THERE IS NOT A PROBLEM.. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Tires

BLOWOUT OF LEFT REAR AND RIGHT FRONT. FIRST OCCURRED 0800 21 APR 01 ON INTERSTATA 64 WEST NEAR RICHMOND VA. SECOND LATER THAT SAME DAY ON INTERSTATE 95 SOUTH NORTH OF RICHMOND. IN BOTH CASES BELT SEPARATION OCCURRED. NO PUNCTURE. HOLES IN SIDEWALL. I TOOK THE ONE TIRE I SAVED TO A GOODYEAR DEA...

Apr 24, 2001 Tires

BLOWOUT OF LEFT REAR AND RIGHT FRONT. FIRST OCCURRED 0800 21 APR 01 ON INTERSTATA 64 WEST NEAR RICHMOND VA. SECOND LATER THAT SAME DAY ON INTERSTATE 95 SOUTH NORTH OF RICHMOND. IN BOTH CASES BELT SEPARATION OCCURRED. NO PUNCTURE. HOLES IN SIDEWALL. I TOOK THE ONE TIRE I SAVED TO A GOODYEAR DEA...

Apr 18, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN CONSUMER COMES TO A STOP THERE WAS SURGE INSIDE OF ENGINE AND VEHICLE WANTS TO MOVE ON ITS ON.*AK CONSUMER STATES ON ONE OCCASION COMING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE, VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE AND CONSUMER HAD TO PRESS VERY HARD ON BRAKE SO SHE WOULD NOT MOVE. *SLC

Apr 18, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN CONSUMER COMES TO A STOP THERE WAS SURGE INSIDE OF ENGINE AND VEHICLE WANTS TO MOVE ON ITS ON.*AK CONSUMER STATES ON ONE OCCASION COMING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE, VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE AND CONSUMER HAD TO PRESS VERY HARD ON BRAKE SO SHE WOULD NOT MOVE. *SLC

Apr 16, 2001 Air Bags

RECURRING ISSUE - AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS LIT AFTER STARTING. TAKES DEALERSHIP A LONG TIME TO DIAGNOSE AND FIX. WE HAVE LOST OVER 2 WEEKS OF USE OF THE VEHICLE SO FAR.

Apr 16, 2001 Air Bags

RECURRING ISSUE - AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS LIT AFTER STARTING. TAKES DEALERSHIP A LONG TIME TO DIAGNOSE AND FIX. WE HAVE LOST OVER 2 WEEKS OF USE OF THE VEHICLE SO FAR.

Apr 13, 2001 Suspension Crash Fire

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, FRONT END CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK

Apr 13, 2001 Suspension Crash Fire

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, FRONT END CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK

Apr 6, 2001 Electrical System

TOTAL FAILURE OF LIGHTS AND DOOR BUZER.

Apr 6, 2001 Electrical System

TOTAL FAILURE OF LIGHTS AND DOOR BUZER.

Mar 26, 2001 Steering

SYSTEM THAT WARNS CONSUMER WHEN THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, IT STAYS ON SHUT OFF. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Mar 26, 2001 Steering

SYSTEM THAT WARNS CONSUMER WHEN THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, IT STAYS ON SHUT OFF. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Mar 23, 2001 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED TO HAVE AN ACID RELEASE HOSE. ACID HAD DRIPPED ONTO POWER STEERING RESERVOIR & ATE THROUGH IT. THIS CAUSED A LOSS OF STEERING FLUID, POWER STEERING, AND CONTROL OF VEHICLE.*AK *SLC

Mar 23, 2001 Steering

BATTERY FAILED TO HAVE AN ACID RELEASE HOSE. ACID HAD DRIPPED ONTO POWER STEERING RESERVOIR & ATE THROUGH IT. THIS CAUSED A LOSS OF STEERING FLUID, POWER STEERING, AND CONTROL OF VEHICLE.*AK *SLC

Mar 23, 2001 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED TO HAVE AN ACID RELEASE HOSE. ACID HAD DRIPPED ONTO POWER STEERING RESERVOIR & ATE THROUGH IT. THIS CAUSED A LOSS OF STEERING FLUID, POWER STEERING, AND CONTROL OF VEHICLE.*AK *SLC

Mar 23, 2001 Steering

BATTERY FAILED TO HAVE AN ACID RELEASE HOSE. ACID HAD DRIPPED ONTO POWER STEERING RESERVOIR & ATE THROUGH IT. THIS CAUSED A LOSS OF STEERING FLUID, POWER STEERING, AND CONTROL OF VEHICLE.*AK *SLC

Mar 16, 2001 Power Train

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REPEATEDLY LIGHTS UP ON DASH. THE CAR DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY AND THE TACHOMETER EXHIBITS VERY HIGH RPMS. THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION WAS FINALLY REPLACED LATE FALL OF 2000 (REPLACED WITH A BRAND NEW ONE). THIS TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED IN JAN. 2001 AND WAS AGAIN REPLACED WI...

Mar 16, 2001 Power Train

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REPEATEDLY LIGHTS UP ON DASH. THE CAR DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY AND THE TACHOMETER EXHIBITS VERY HIGH RPMS. THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION WAS FINALLY REPLACED LATE FALL OF 2000 (REPLACED WITH A BRAND NEW ONE). THIS TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED IN JAN. 2001 AND WAS AGAIN REPLACED WI...

Mar 16, 2001 Unknown Or Other

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REPEATEDLY LIGHTS UP ON DASH. THE CAR DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY AND THE TACHOMETER EXHIBITS VERY HIGH RPMS. THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION WAS FINALLY REPLACED LATE FALL OF 2000 (REPLACED WITH A BRAND NEW ONE). THIS TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED IN JAN. 2001 AND WAS AGAIN REPLACED WI...

Mar 16, 2001 Power Train

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REPEATEDLY LIGHTS UP ON DASH. THE CAR DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY AND THE TACHOMETER EXHIBITS VERY HIGH RPMS. THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION WAS FINALLY REPLACED LATE FALL OF 2000 (REPLACED WITH A BRAND NEW ONE). THIS TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED IN JAN. 2001 AND WAS AGAIN REPLACED WI...

Mar 16, 2001 Power Train

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REPEATEDLY LIGHTS UP ON DASH. THE CAR DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY AND THE TACHOMETER EXHIBITS VERY HIGH RPMS. THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION WAS FINALLY REPLACED LATE FALL OF 2000 (REPLACED WITH A BRAND NEW ONE). THIS TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED IN JAN. 2001 AND WAS AGAIN REPLACED WI...

Mar 16, 2001 Unknown Or Other

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REPEATEDLY LIGHTS UP ON DASH. THE CAR DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY AND THE TACHOMETER EXHIBITS VERY HIGH RPMS. THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION WAS FINALLY REPLACED LATE FALL OF 2000 (REPLACED WITH A BRAND NEW ONE). THIS TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED IN JAN. 2001 AND WAS AGAIN REPLACED WI...

Mar 13, 2001 Power Train

ERRATIC, DELAYED SHIFTING BETWEN ALL GEARS. AFTER 2ND DIAGNOSIS REVEALED PROBLEM, A RESISTOR WIRE($8.50) WAS INSTALLED . PROBLEM FIXED, BUT AT A COST OF $128.00 TO ME. *AK

Mar 13, 2001 Power Train

ERRATIC, DELAYED SHIFTING BETWEN ALL GEARS. AFTER 2ND DIAGNOSIS REVEALED PROBLEM, A RESISTOR WIRE($8.50) WAS INSTALLED . PROBLEM FIXED, BUT AT A COST OF $128.00 TO ME. *AK

Feb 27, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

PLEASE CHECK INTO OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR POSSIBLE RECALL. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Feb 27, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

PLEASE CHECK INTO OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR POSSIBLE RECALL. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Feb 15, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CLEAR FUEL LINE WAS RUBBING ON CORNER OF AIR CLEANER. THE RUBBING CAUSED A HOLE TO WEAR THROUGH THE FUEL LINE. DIESEL FUEL WAS SPRAYED ONTO THE ENGINE (NO FIRE). THE CAR STALLED IN TRAFFIC, IN THE MIDDLE OF MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS ALMOST REAR-ENDED AND BROAD-SIDED, WHEN THE VEHI...

Feb 15, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CLEAR FUEL LINE WAS RUBBING ON CORNER OF AIR CLEANER. THE RUBBING CAUSED A HOLE TO WEAR THROUGH THE FUEL LINE. DIESEL FUEL WAS SPRAYED ONTO THE ENGINE (NO FIRE). THE CAR STALLED IN TRAFFIC, IN THE MIDDLE OF MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS ALMOST REAR-ENDED AND BROAD-SIDED, WHEN THE VEHI...

Jan 31, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING HEARD POPPING SOUND AND STEERING WHEEL MOVED UP, LOWER CONTROL ARM HAD BROKEN. *AK THE DEALER INDICATED THAT CONTROL ARMS WERE BACK ORDERED NATION WIDE. *YH

Jan 31, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING HEARD POPPING SOUND AND STEERING WHEEL MOVED UP, LOWER CONTROL ARM HAD BROKEN. *AK THE DEALER INDICATED THAT CONTROL ARMS WERE BACK ORDERED NATION WIDE. *YH

Nov 2, 2000 Electrical System

THE BATTERY EXPLODED. NLM

Nov 2, 2000 Visibility

THE REMOTE LOCKING DEVICE STOPPED WORKING. NLM

Nov 2, 2000 Electrical System

THE BATTERY EXPLODED. NLM

Nov 2, 2000 Visibility

THE REMOTE LOCKING DEVICE STOPPED WORKING. NLM

Oct 31, 2000 Tires

THE ORIGINAL GOODYEAR TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WERE CONSTANTLY LOSING AIR, TWO TIRES EVENTUALLY WENT FLAT, ONE TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT AND THE FOURTH TIRE EXPERIENCED BELT SEPARATION. *MJS

Oct 31, 2000 Fuel System, Other

THE GAS GAUGE DID NOT WORK AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE AND WAS REPLACED. *MJS

Oct 31, 2000 Tires

THE ORIGINAL GOODYEAR TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WERE CONSTANTLY LOSING AIR, TWO TIRES EVENTUALLY WENT FLAT, ONE TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT AND THE FOURTH TIRE EXPERIENCED BELT SEPARATION. *MJS

Oct 31, 2000 Fuel System, Other

THE GAS GAUGE DID NOT WORK AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE AND WAS REPLACED. *MJS

Oct 4, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

I HAVE SPOKEN WITH VW AND THE DEALERSHIP A NUMBER OF TIMES.. NO ONE WILL HELP.

Oct 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE SPOKEN WITH VW AND THE DEALERSHIP A NUMBER OF TIMES.. NO ONE WILL HELP.

Oct 4, 2000 Electrical System

I HAVE SPOKEN WITH VW AND THE DEALERSHIP A NUMBER OF TIMES.. NO ONE WILL HELP.

Oct 4, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

I HAVE SPOKEN WITH VW AND THE DEALERSHIP A NUMBER OF TIMES.. NO ONE WILL HELP.

Oct 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE SPOKEN WITH VW AND THE DEALERSHIP A NUMBER OF TIMES.. NO ONE WILL HELP.

Oct 4, 2000 Electrical System

I HAVE SPOKEN WITH VW AND THE DEALERSHIP A NUMBER OF TIMES.. NO ONE WILL HELP.

Sep 28, 2000 Wheels

"ORLEANS" MODEL WHEELS HAVE FAILED TWICE. WHEELS APPEAR TO BE SOFT AND EASILY DEFORMED. WHEELS CRACK AFTER BENDING WHICH RESULTS IN A FLAT TIRE. VOLKSWAGEN HAS TAKEN THE ORLEANS WHEEL OFF OF THE PARTS LIST SO THAT REPLACEMENT WHEELS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. LOCAL PARTS CLERK HAS ADVISED THAT A HIGH FAILU...

Sep 28, 2000 Wheels

"ORLEANS" MODEL WHEELS HAVE FAILED TWICE. WHEELS APPEAR TO BE SOFT AND EASILY DEFORMED. WHEELS CRACK AFTER BENDING WHICH RESULTS IN A FLAT TIRE. VOLKSWAGEN HAS TAKEN THE ORLEANS WHEEL OFF OF THE PARTS LIST SO THAT REPLACEMENT WHEELS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. LOCAL PARTS CLERK HAS ADVISED THAT A HIGH FAILU...

Sep 27, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. I CONSIDER THIS TO BE A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 27, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. I CONSIDER THIS TO BE A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 26, 2000 Tires

BELTS SEPARATING TO THE EXTENT THAT THE TIRE WENT FLAT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRE STILL HAD 5/16THS TREAD DEPTH AND SO HAD LOTS OF LIFE LEFT. *AK( DOT NUMBER: MKHCFJDR TIRE SIZE: 195/60 R14 )

Sep 26, 2000 Tires

BELTS SEPARATING TO THE EXTENT THAT THE TIRE WENT FLAT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRE STILL HAD 5/16THS TREAD DEPTH AND SO HAD LOTS OF LIFE LEFT. *AK( DOT NUMBER: MKHCFJDR TIRE SIZE: 195/60 R14 )

Sep 22, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND AFTER APPLYING BRAKES REARENDED A MID-SIZED TRUCK. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURIES. *AK

Sep 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND AFTER APPLYING BRAKES REARENDED A MID-SIZED TRUCK. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURIES. *AK

Sep 22, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND AFTER APPLYING BRAKES REARENDED A MID-SIZED TRUCK. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURIES. *AK

Sep 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND AFTER APPLYING BRAKES REARENDED A MID-SIZED TRUCK. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURIES. *AK

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH, THERE WAS A BLOWOUT ON REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE. TIRE SIZE 19560R14. ORIGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT ON A 1998, VOLKSWAGEN, JETTA. TIRE MILEAGE 23,000. *AK VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SECOND BLOWOUT, THE RIGHT REAR GOODYEAR EAGLE TIRE FAILED, THE DOT #MKHCFJDR457. *SLC

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH, THERE WAS A BLOWOUT ON REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE. TIRE SIZE 19560R14. ORIGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT ON A 1998, VOLKSWAGEN, JETTA. TIRE MILEAGE 23,000. *AK VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SECOND BLOWOUT, THE RIGHT REAR GOODYEAR EAGLE TIRE FAILED, THE DOT #MKHCFJDR457. *SLC

Sep 12, 2000 Power Train

CONTINUAL PROBLEMS, SOME UNDIAGNOSED. UNSYMPATHETIC DEALERSHIP. REOCCURING PROBLEMS. MOST PROBLEMS OCCURRING AFTER LEASE/WARRANTY WERE UP. TOO MANY PROBLEMS FOR A CAR THAT IS ONLY ABOUT 2 AND A HALF YEARS OLD. DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE WHY BRAKE LIGHT IS ON, A/C NOT WORKING, ENGINE NOT STARTING ...

Sep 12, 2000 Equipment

CONTINUAL PROBLEMS, SOME UNDIAGNOSED. UNSYMPATHETIC DEALERSHIP. REOCCURING PROBLEMS. MOST PROBLEMS OCCURRING AFTER LEASE/WARRANTY WERE UP. TOO MANY PROBLEMS FOR A CAR THAT IS ONLY ABOUT 2 AND A HALF YEARS OLD. DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE WHY BRAKE LIGHT IS ON, A/C NOT WORKING, ENGINE NOT STARTING ...

Sep 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONTINUAL PROBLEMS, SOME UNDIAGNOSED. UNSYMPATHETIC DEALERSHIP. REOCCURING PROBLEMS. MOST PROBLEMS OCCURRING AFTER LEASE/WARRANTY WERE UP. TOO MANY PROBLEMS FOR A CAR THAT IS ONLY ABOUT 2 AND A HALF YEARS OLD. DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE WHY BRAKE LIGHT IS ON, A/C NOT WORKING, ENGINE NOT STARTING ...

Sep 12, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONTINUAL PROBLEMS, SOME UNDIAGNOSED. UNSYMPATHETIC DEALERSHIP. REOCCURING PROBLEMS. MOST PROBLEMS OCCURRING AFTER LEASE/WARRANTY WERE UP. TOO MANY PROBLEMS FOR A CAR THAT IS ONLY ABOUT 2 AND A HALF YEARS OLD. DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE WHY BRAKE LIGHT IS ON, A/C NOT WORKING, ENGINE NOT STARTING ...

Sep 12, 2000 Power Train

CONTINUAL PROBLEMS, SOME UNDIAGNOSED. UNSYMPATHETIC DEALERSHIP. REOCCURING PROBLEMS. MOST PROBLEMS OCCURRING AFTER LEASE/WARRANTY WERE UP. TOO MANY PROBLEMS FOR A CAR THAT IS ONLY ABOUT 2 AND A HALF YEARS OLD. DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE WHY BRAKE LIGHT IS ON, A/C NOT WORKING, ENGINE NOT STARTING ...

Sep 12, 2000 Equipment

CONTINUAL PROBLEMS, SOME UNDIAGNOSED. UNSYMPATHETIC DEALERSHIP. REOCCURING PROBLEMS. MOST PROBLEMS OCCURRING AFTER LEASE/WARRANTY WERE UP. TOO MANY PROBLEMS FOR A CAR THAT IS ONLY ABOUT 2 AND A HALF YEARS OLD. DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE WHY BRAKE LIGHT IS ON, A/C NOT WORKING, ENGINE NOT STARTING ...

Sep 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONTINUAL PROBLEMS, SOME UNDIAGNOSED. UNSYMPATHETIC DEALERSHIP. REOCCURING PROBLEMS. MOST PROBLEMS OCCURRING AFTER LEASE/WARRANTY WERE UP. TOO MANY PROBLEMS FOR A CAR THAT IS ONLY ABOUT 2 AND A HALF YEARS OLD. DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE WHY BRAKE LIGHT IS ON, A/C NOT WORKING, ENGINE NOT STARTING ...

Sep 12, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONTINUAL PROBLEMS, SOME UNDIAGNOSED. UNSYMPATHETIC DEALERSHIP. REOCCURING PROBLEMS. MOST PROBLEMS OCCURRING AFTER LEASE/WARRANTY WERE UP. TOO MANY PROBLEMS FOR A CAR THAT IS ONLY ABOUT 2 AND A HALF YEARS OLD. DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE WHY BRAKE LIGHT IS ON, A/C NOT WORKING, ENGINE NOT STARTING ...

Sep 11, 2000 Tires

GOODYEAR EAGLE TIRES EXPERIENCED THE INNER SIDE OF THE TIRE HANGING ON TO THE TREAD BY STRANDS OF STEEL. *SLC

Sep 11, 2000 Tires

GOODYEAR EAGLE TIRES EXPERIENCED THE INNER SIDE OF THE TIRE HANGING ON TO THE TREAD BY STRANDS OF STEEL. *SLC

Aug 31, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO APPROACH A CURVE BELOW 30 MPH WHEN THE CONSUMERS FOOT IS TAKEN OFF THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE SURGES BACK TO 30 MPH. NLM

Aug 31, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO APPROACH A CURVE BELOW 30 MPH WHEN THE CONSUMERS FOOT IS TAKEN OFF THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE SURGES BACK TO 30 MPH. NLM

Aug 3, 2000 Power Train

PERSISTENT PROBLEMS W/AUTO TRANSMISSION. SEVERAL PARTS WERE PREVIOUSLY REPLACED BUT PROBLEMS CONTINUE. SUDDEN DISAPPEARANCE OF 4TH GEAR; STALLING; STRAINING, ETC. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK

Aug 3, 2000 Power Train

PERSISTENT PROBLEMS W/AUTO TRANSMISSION. SEVERAL PARTS WERE PREVIOUSLY REPLACED BUT PROBLEMS CONTINUE. SUDDEN DISAPPEARANCE OF 4TH GEAR; STALLING; STRAINING, ETC. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK

Jul 22, 2000 Visibility

ALL FOUR WINDOWS HAVE FAILED, DID NOT KNOW WARRANTY, WAS EXPIRED AT 24K, TOOK IN AT 26K, UNABLE TO FIX. *AK

Jul 22, 2000 Visibility

ALL FOUR WINDOWS HAVE FAILED, DID NOT KNOW WARRANTY, WAS EXPIRED AT 24K, TOOK IN AT 26K, UNABLE TO FIX. *AK

Jul 20, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT AT FREEWAY SPEED. BEFORE COMING TO A STOP THE TIRE RUBBED AGAINST THE FUEL TANK THAT IS MADE OF PLASTIC AND WORE A LARGE HOLE IN THE TANK. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE/EXPLOSION AND LOSS OF LIFE. POOR DESIGN OF THE PUTTING THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK SO CLOSE TO THE TIRE. VOLKSWA...

Jul 20, 2000 Tires

RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT AT FREEWAY SPEED. BEFORE COMING TO A STOP THE TIRE RUBBED AGAINST THE FUEL TANK THAT IS MADE OF PLASTIC AND WORE A LARGE HOLE IN THE TANK. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE/EXPLOSION AND LOSS OF LIFE. POOR DESIGN OF THE PUTTING THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK SO CLOSE TO THE TIRE. VOLKSWA...

Jul 20, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT AT FREEWAY SPEED. BEFORE COMING TO A STOP THE TIRE RUBBED AGAINST THE FUEL TANK THAT IS MADE OF PLASTIC AND WORE A LARGE HOLE IN THE TANK. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE/EXPLOSION AND LOSS OF LIFE. POOR DESIGN OF THE PUTTING THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK SO CLOSE TO THE TIRE. VOLKSWA...

Jul 20, 2000 Tires

RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT AT FREEWAY SPEED. BEFORE COMING TO A STOP THE TIRE RUBBED AGAINST THE FUEL TANK THAT IS MADE OF PLASTIC AND WORE A LARGE HOLE IN THE TANK. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE/EXPLOSION AND LOSS OF LIFE. POOR DESIGN OF THE PUTTING THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK SO CLOSE TO THE TIRE. VOLKSWA...

Jul 7, 2000 Fuel System, Other

THE FUEL GAUGE GOES FROM PRESENT LEVEL TO EMPTY THEN AFTER A WHILE RETURN TO PRESENT LEVEL. NLM

Jul 7, 2000 Fuel System, Other

THE FUEL GAUGE GOES FROM PRESENT LEVEL TO EMPTY THEN AFTER A WHILE RETURN TO PRESENT LEVEL. NLM

Jun 12, 2000 Equipment

THE SKI RACKS INSTALLED BY A DEALER CAME OFF THE VEHICLE WITH THE SNOW BOARDS CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE. YH

Jun 12, 2000 Equipment

THE SKI RACKS INSTALLED BY A DEALER CAME OFF THE VEHICLE WITH THE SNOW BOARDS CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE. YH

May 25, 2000 Steering

HORN UNCONTROLLABLY HONKS ON AND OFF. ALSO THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN HAS A SPARKLING NOISE., AND A BURNING SMELL COMES FROM THE STEERING COLUMN . *AK

May 25, 2000 Electrical System

HORN UNCONTROLLABLY HONKS ON AND OFF. ALSO THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN HAS A SPARKLING NOISE., AND A BURNING SMELL COMES FROM THE STEERING COLUMN . *AK

May 25, 2000 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 25, 2000 Steering

HORN UNCONTROLLABLY HONKS ON AND OFF. ALSO THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN HAS A SPARKLING NOISE., AND A BURNING SMELL COMES FROM THE STEERING COLUMN . *AK

May 25, 2000 Electrical System

HORN UNCONTROLLABLY HONKS ON AND OFF. ALSO THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN HAS A SPARKLING NOISE., AND A BURNING SMELL COMES FROM THE STEERING COLUMN . *AK

May 25, 2000 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 8, 2000 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED IN OCT, 99. NEW PART REPLACED BY DEALER. STARTER FAILED AGAIN MAY, 2000. NEW PART IS NEEDED AGAIN.

May 8, 2000 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED IN OCT, 99. NEW PART REPLACED BY DEALER. STARTER FAILED AGAIN MAY, 2000. NEW PART IS NEEDED AGAIN.

May 4, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF AT WILL. IT SHOWS ON DASHBOARD THAT HEADLIGHTS ARE ON, BUT THERE ARE NO HEADLIGHTS ON AFTER DRIVING A MILE. *AK

May 4, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF AT WILL. IT SHOWS ON DASHBOARD THAT HEADLIGHTS ARE ON, BUT THERE ARE NO HEADLIGHTS ON AFTER DRIVING A MILE. *AK

May 2, 2000 Visibility

ITS A BUNCH OF CRAP. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

May 2, 2000 Visibility

ITS A BUNCH OF CRAP. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Seats

SECOND REPLACEMENT OF SEAT TRACKS, CONTINUALLY LOOSE/WOBBLY FRONT SEATS. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Seats

SECOND REPLACEMENT OF SEAT TRACKS, CONTINUALLY LOOSE/WOBBLY FRONT SEATS. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Seats

SECOND REPLACEMENT OF SEAT TRACKS, CONTINUALLY LOOSE/WOBBLY FRONT SEATS. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Seats

SECOND REPLACEMENT OF SEAT TRACKS, CONTINUALLY LOOSE/WOBBLY FRONT SEATS. *AK

Mar 6, 2000 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN UNDER THE DASH FIRE WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH. CONSUMER EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE BEFORE LOCAL FIRE DEPARMENT ARRIVED. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 6, 2000 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN UNDER THE DASH FIRE WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH. CONSUMER EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE BEFORE LOCAL FIRE DEPARMENT ARRIVED. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Feb 4, 2000 Tires

ORIGINAL GOODYEAR EAGLE TIRES, REAR LEFT AND REAR RIGHT TIRES BLEW OFF WHILE ON THE ROAD. YH

Feb 4, 2000 Tires

ORIGINAL GOODYEAR EAGLE TIRES, REAR LEFT AND REAR RIGHT TIRES BLEW OFF WHILE ON THE ROAD. YH

Feb 2, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30-35 MPH WHEN CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER AUTOMOBILE HEAD-ON, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. IMPACT ALSO CAUSED SEAT BELTS NOT TO RETRACT. *AK CONSUMER WAS SLIGHTLY INJURIED.

Feb 2, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30-35 MPH WHEN CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER AUTOMOBILE HEAD-ON, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. IMPACT ALSO CAUSED SEAT BELTS NOT TO RETRACT. *AK CONSUMER WAS SLIGHTLY INJURIED.

Feb 2, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30-35 MPH WHEN CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER AUTOMOBILE HEAD-ON, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. IMPACT ALSO CAUSED SEAT BELTS NOT TO RETRACT. *AK CONSUMER WAS SLIGHTLY INJURIED.

Feb 2, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30-35 MPH WHEN CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER AUTOMOBILE HEAD-ON, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. IMPACT ALSO CAUSED SEAT BELTS NOT TO RETRACT. *AK CONSUMER WAS SLIGHTLY INJURIED.

Feb 1, 2000 Power Train

WHEN TRYING TO PUT AUTOMOBILE IN REVERSE IT POPS OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLS BACKWARDS, DEPENDING ON THE ANGLE IT IS IN. *AK

Feb 1, 2000 Power Train

WHEN TRYING TO PUT AUTOMOBILE IN REVERSE IT POPS OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLS BACKWARDS, DEPENDING ON THE ANGLE IT IS IN. *AK

Jan 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING, REPLACEMENT OF THE OIL AND IGNITION CABLE THAT HAD SHORTED OUT DID NOT RECTIFY PROBLEMS WITH THE INTERMITTENT ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON. *MJS

Jan 4, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING, REPLACEMENT OF THE OIL AND IGNITION CABLE THAT HAD SHORTED OUT DID NOT RECTIFY PROBLEMS WITH THE INTERMITTENT ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON. *MJS

Jan 4, 2000 Structure

CONTINUAL PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR END NOISE, HEAT SHIELD LOOSE AND MUFFLER CENTER CLAMP LOOSE, HOWEVER AFTER REPAIRS NOISE PERSISTED. *MJS

Jan 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONTINUAL PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR END NOISE, HEAT SHIELD LOOSE AND MUFFLER CENTER CLAMP LOOSE, HOWEVER AFTER REPAIRS NOISE PERSISTED. *MJS

Jan 4, 2000 Suspension

CONTINUAL PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR END NOISE, HEAT SHIELD LOOSE AND MUFFLER CENTER CLAMP LOOSE, HOWEVER AFTER REPAIRS NOISE PERSISTED. *MJS

Jan 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING, REPLACEMENT OF THE OIL AND IGNITION CABLE THAT HAD SHORTED OUT DID NOT RECTIFY PROBLEMS WITH THE INTERMITTENT ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON. *MJS

Jan 4, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING, REPLACEMENT OF THE OIL AND IGNITION CABLE THAT HAD SHORTED OUT DID NOT RECTIFY PROBLEMS WITH THE INTERMITTENT ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON. *MJS

Jan 4, 2000 Structure

CONTINUAL PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR END NOISE, HEAT SHIELD LOOSE AND MUFFLER CENTER CLAMP LOOSE, HOWEVER AFTER REPAIRS NOISE PERSISTED. *MJS

Jan 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONTINUAL PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR END NOISE, HEAT SHIELD LOOSE AND MUFFLER CENTER CLAMP LOOSE, HOWEVER AFTER REPAIRS NOISE PERSISTED. *MJS

Jan 4, 2000 Suspension

CONTINUAL PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR END NOISE, HEAT SHIELD LOOSE AND MUFFLER CENTER CLAMP LOOSE, HOWEVER AFTER REPAIRS NOISE PERSISTED. *MJS

Dec 7, 1999 Structure Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND THE PART ON THE LEFT SIDE RAIL THAT WAS NEEDED THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT MANUFACTURE. *AK

Dec 7, 1999 Structure Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND THE PART ON THE LEFT SIDE RAIL THAT WAS NEEDED THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT MANUFACTURE. *AK

Nov 26, 1999 Tires

2ND BLOW-OUT ON RELATIVELY NEW CAR, BOTH W/GOODYEAR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES, ONLY ONE PRIOR BLOW-OUT IN OVER 400,000 MILES AND 42 YRS OF DRIVING( DOT NUMBER: MKHCFJDR37 TIRE SIZE: HR1956014 )

Nov 26, 1999 Tires

2ND BLOW-OUT ON RELATIVELY NEW CAR, BOTH W/GOODYEAR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES, ONLY ONE PRIOR BLOW-OUT IN OVER 400,000 MILES AND 42 YRS OF DRIVING( DOT NUMBER: MKHCFJDR37 TIRE SIZE: HR1956014 )

Nov 12, 1999 Tires

TIRE SIDEWALLS CONTINUALLY LOOSING AIR DUE TO CRACKING. MJS

Nov 12, 1999 Tires

TIRE SIDEWALLS CONTINUALLY LOOSING AIR DUE TO CRACKING. MJS

Nov 12, 1999 Tires

TIRE SIDEWALLS CONTINUALLY LOOSING AIR DUE TO CRACKING. MJS

Nov 12, 1999 Tires

TIRE SIDEWALLS CONTINUALLY LOOSING AIR DUE TO CRACKING. MJS

Oct 25, 1999 Steering

FACTORY ALARM SYSTEM HAS INTERMITTENT FAILURES. TRUNK LID CAUSES ALARM TO BE TRIGGERED; SETTING OFF ALARM HORN AND LIGHTS.

Oct 25, 1999 Steering

FACTORY ALARM SYSTEM HAS INTERMITTENT FAILURES. TRUNK LID CAUSES ALARM TO BE TRIGGERED; SETTING OFF ALARM HORN AND LIGHTS.

Oct 13, 1999 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ARE SUSPECT. THESE TWO PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN INTO THE DEALER, BUT THE WINDOW, EVEN AFTER BEING REPLACED, CONTINUES TO HAVE PROBLEMS

Oct 13, 1999 Visibility

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ARE SUSPECT. THESE TWO PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN INTO THE DEALER, BUT THE WINDOW, EVEN AFTER BEING REPLACED, CONTINUES TO HAVE PROBLEMS

Oct 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SHORTLY AFTER BUYING CAR I NOTICED IT WAS USING EXCESSIVE OIL, IN THE WORST INSTANCE IT USED APPROX. A QUART AND A HALF IN 1500 MILES. I NOTIFIED THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURE AND BOTH SAID IT WAS NORMAL CONSUMPTION. I HAVE NEVER HAD OR HEARD OF NEW VEHICLES USING SUCH AN AMOUNT IN SO LITTLE MILES. ...

Oct 13, 1999 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ARE SUSPECT. THESE TWO PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN INTO THE DEALER, BUT THE WINDOW, EVEN AFTER BEING REPLACED, CONTINUES TO HAVE PROBLEMS

Oct 13, 1999 Visibility

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ARE SUSPECT. THESE TWO PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN INTO THE DEALER, BUT THE WINDOW, EVEN AFTER BEING REPLACED, CONTINUES TO HAVE PROBLEMS

Oct 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SHORTLY AFTER BUYING CAR I NOTICED IT WAS USING EXCESSIVE OIL, IN THE WORST INSTANCE IT USED APPROX. A QUART AND A HALF IN 1500 MILES. I NOTIFIED THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURE AND BOTH SAID IT WAS NORMAL CONSUMPTION. I HAVE NEVER HAD OR HEARD OF NEW VEHICLES USING SUCH AN AMOUNT IN SO LITTLE MILES. ...

Oct 12, 1999 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY

Oct 12, 1999 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY

Sep 22, 1999 Equipment

THE CAR HAS A REOCURRING PROBLEM WITH A MILDEW SMELL IN THE A/C SYSTEM. THE DEALER HAS SPRAYED DISINFECTANT IN THE VENTS AND WAS GOING TO DISASSEMBLE AND CLEAN THE UNIT. THE REGIONAL VW REP. HAD SAID THAT SPRAYING WAS ALL THEY WERE GOING TO DO. HOWEVER, THERE IS A FLYER AT THE DEALER, PUBLISHED BY V...

Sep 22, 1999 Equipment

THE CAR HAS A REOCURRING PROBLEM WITH A MILDEW SMELL IN THE A/C SYSTEM. THE DEALER HAS SPRAYED DISINFECTANT IN THE VENTS AND WAS GOING TO DISASSEMBLE AND CLEAN THE UNIT. THE REGIONAL VW REP. HAD SAID THAT SPRAYING WAS ALL THEY WERE GOING TO DO. HOWEVER, THERE IS A FLYER AT THE DEALER, PUBLISHED BY V...

Sep 14, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 60MPH, AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 14, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 60MPH, AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Equipment

CD PLAYER FAILURE.

Sep 8, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WASHER.

Sep 8, 1999 Power Train

CLUTCH-CENTERING SPRING FELL OUT.

Sep 8, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER PIPE EXPLODED.

Sep 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOUD BRAKES.

Sep 8, 1999 Equipment

CD PLAYER FAILURE.

Sep 8, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WASHER.

Sep 8, 1999 Power Train

CLUTCH-CENTERING SPRING FELL OUT.

Sep 8, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER PIPE EXPLODED.

Sep 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOUD BRAKES.

Sep 1, 1999 Power Train Crash

FIRST INCIDENT WITH GEAR SHIFTER HAPPENED IN MARCH 1999 WHEN IT POPPED OUT OF FIRST, THIRD AND FIFTH GEAR WHILE DRIVING. THE GEAR SHIFTER RATTLED IMMENSELY. THE SECOND TIME, IT HAD BEEN HARD TO GET INTO FIRST AND THIRD GEAR AND WAS POPPING OUT OF FIRST GEAR IN PARTICULAR. PRIOR TO HAVING THE CAR ...

Sep 1, 1999 Power Train Crash

FIRST INCIDENT WITH GEAR SHIFTER HAPPENED IN MARCH 1999 WHEN IT POPPED OUT OF FIRST, THIRD AND FIFTH GEAR WHILE DRIVING. THE GEAR SHIFTER RATTLED IMMENSELY. THE SECOND TIME, IT HAD BEEN HARD TO GET INTO FIRST AND THIRD GEAR AND WAS POPPING OUT OF FIRST GEAR IN PARTICULAR. PRIOR TO HAVING THE CAR ...

Aug 19, 1999 Air Bags

NO DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH AIR BAGS (DRIVER/PASSENGER) DURING FRONTAL COLLISION. MJS

Aug 19, 1999 Air Bags

NO DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH AIR BAGS (DRIVER/PASSENGER) DURING FRONTAL COLLISION. MJS

Aug 11, 1999 Power Train

DRIVING 20MPH IT WAS HARD TO SHIFT AND CAR STALLED IN THE DRIVEWAY. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Aug 11, 1999 Power Train

DRIVING 20MPH IT WAS HARD TO SHIFT AND CAR STALLED IN THE DRIVEWAY. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Jun 4, 1999 Equipment Fire

WHILE TRAVELING 65MPH DEPRESSED CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND IT HAD POPPED OUT OF SOCKET UNDER PASSENGER'S SEAT & FLOOR MAT CAUGHT FIRE. *AK

Jun 4, 1999 Equipment Fire

WHILE TRAVELING 65MPH DEPRESSED CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND IT HAD POPPED OUT OF SOCKET UNDER PASSENGER'S SEAT & FLOOR MAT CAUGHT FIRE. *AK

Apr 6, 1999 Structure

LEFT ROCKER PANEL AND THE LEFT REAR FRAME RAIL RETAINS WATER (APPROXIMATELY 1 GALLON), WATER DRAINS FROM THE FRAME, CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE FRAME/ROCKER PANEL WILL ROT FROM THE INSIDE OUT, WEAKENING THE STRUCTURE IN THE WINTER WHEN SALT IS APPLIED TO THE ROAD, SALT WATER PASSING THROUGH VEHIC...

Apr 6, 1999 Structure

LEFT ROCKER PANEL AND THE LEFT REAR FRAME RAIL RETAINS WATER (APPROXIMATELY 1 GALLON), WATER DRAINS FROM THE FRAME, CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE FRAME/ROCKER PANEL WILL ROT FROM THE INSIDE OUT, WEAKENING THE STRUCTURE IN THE WINTER WHEN SALT IS APPLIED TO THE ROAD, SALT WATER PASSING THROUGH VEHIC...

Mar 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR WAS BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICE. WE WERE TOLD THERE WAS WATER IN THE ENGINE, AND SHE MUST HAVE DRIVEN IT IN DEEP WATER. THIS DID NOT HAPPEN, THERE WAS NO WATER DAMAGE TO THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR TO INDICATE DRIVING THROUGH DEEP WATER AS VOLKSWAGE STATES. THE WARRANTY IS VOID DUE TO THE DAMAGE WE...

Mar 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR WAS BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICE. WE WERE TOLD THERE WAS WATER IN THE ENGINE, AND SHE MUST HAVE DRIVEN IT IN DEEP WATER. THIS DID NOT HAPPEN, THERE WAS NO WATER DAMAGE TO THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR TO INDICATE DRIVING THROUGH DEEP WATER AS VOLKSWAGE STATES. THE WARRANTY IS VOID DUE TO THE DAMAGE WE...

Mar 13, 1999 Tires Crash

TIRE HAD A SIDEWALL SEPERATION ON THE HIGHWAY RESULTING IN ACCIDENT; THIS HAS HAPPENED NOW TWICE, ON THE STOCK TIRES, FIRST TIME I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST BAD LUCK, HOWEVER TWO TIMES SEEMS TO BE FISHY. THE TIRES HAVE PLENTY OF TREAD LEFT. I AM INTERESTED TO FIND OUT IF THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER PEOP...

Mar 13, 1999 Tires Crash

TIRE HAD A SIDEWALL SEPERATION ON THE HIGHWAY RESULTING IN ACCIDENT; THIS HAS HAPPENED NOW TWICE, ON THE STOCK TIRES, FIRST TIME I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST BAD LUCK, HOWEVER TWO TIMES SEEMS TO BE FISHY. THE TIRES HAVE PLENTY OF TREAD LEFT. I AM INTERESTED TO FIND OUT IF THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER PEOP...

Mar 12, 1999 Visibility

WINDOW FAILED.

Mar 12, 1999 Visibility

WINDOW FAILED.

Mar 11, 1999 Steering

IF BATTERY IS OVERFILLED OR LEAKS AND DRIPS ONTO THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR THE RESEVOIR WILL FAIL. THIS FAILURE IS CATASTROPHIC IN NATURE AND CAN CAUSE THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING, VEHICLE CONTROL AND EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THE LOSS OF FLUID OCCURED ON MY VEHICLE WITH ONLY ...

Mar 11, 1999 Electrical System

IF BATTERY IS OVERFILLED OR LEAKS AND DRIPS ONTO THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR THE RESEVOIR WILL FAIL. THIS FAILURE IS CATASTROPHIC IN NATURE AND CAN CAUSE THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING, VEHICLE CONTROL AND EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THE LOSS OF FLUID OCCURED ON MY VEHICLE WITH ONLY ...

Mar 11, 1999 Steering

IF BATTERY IS OVERFILLED OR LEAKS AND DRIPS ONTO THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR THE RESEVOIR WILL FAIL. THIS FAILURE IS CATASTROPHIC IN NATURE AND CAN CAUSE THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING, VEHICLE CONTROL AND EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THE LOSS OF FLUID OCCURED ON MY VEHICLE WITH ONLY ...

Mar 11, 1999 Electrical System

IF BATTERY IS OVERFILLED OR LEAKS AND DRIPS ONTO THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR THE RESEVOIR WILL FAIL. THIS FAILURE IS CATASTROPHIC IN NATURE AND CAN CAUSE THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING, VEHICLE CONTROL AND EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THE LOSS OF FLUID OCCURED ON MY VEHICLE WITH ONLY ...

Mar 3, 1999 Fuel System, Other

FUEL SENDERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING THE GAS GAUGE TO READ INACCURATELY.

Mar 3, 1999 Structure

MOLDING FAILED.

Mar 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES PERFORM POORLY RESULTING IN THEM MAKING NOISE WHEN BRAKING.

Mar 3, 1999 Fuel System, Other

FUEL SENDERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING THE GAS GAUGE TO READ INACCURATELY.

Mar 3, 1999 Structure

MOLDING FAILED.

Mar 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES PERFORM POORLY RESULTING IN THEM MAKING NOISE WHEN BRAKING.

Feb 17, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER SUCKED INTO AIR INTAKE DUE TO LOW PLACEMENT DESIGN. MAJOR ENGINE DAMAGE. *AK

Feb 17, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER SUCKED INTO AIR INTAKE DUE TO LOW PLACEMENT DESIGN. MAJOR ENGINE DAMAGE. *AK

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

GEAR SHIFT FAILED CAUSING SECOND GEAR TO BE HARD TO ENGAGE.

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR HOSE FAILED. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKE HIGH PITCHED NOISE DURING STOPS. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

TIRE FAILED. YH (195/60R14 H.R-4)

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVER MODULE FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

RIGHT FRONT PARKING LIGHT IS DEFECTIVE AND FALLS OUT WHEN VEHICLE HITS BUMP,UNABLE TO CORRECT. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

GOOD YEAR TIRE (195/60 R 14) BLEW OUT COMPLETELY, ONLY 1/8" OF RUBBER LEFT ON RIM. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

CLUTCH SPRINGS FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO BE VERY DIFFUCULT TO PUT INTO GEAR. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

DEFROSTER SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

RESUME BUTTON ON CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAKING SINCE FIRST DAY OF PURCHASE, PART NOT INSTALLED AT TIME OF MANUFACTURER. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Unknown Or Other

CHECK THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON FREQUENTLY WHILE VEHICLE IS RUNNING. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

GEAR SHIFT FAILED CAUSING SECOND GEAR TO BE HARD TO ENGAGE.

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR HOSE FAILED. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKE HIGH PITCHED NOISE DURING STOPS. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

TIRE FAILED. YH (195/60R14 H.R-4)

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVER MODULE FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

RIGHT FRONT PARKING LIGHT IS DEFECTIVE AND FALLS OUT WHEN VEHICLE HITS BUMP,UNABLE TO CORRECT. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

GOOD YEAR TIRE (195/60 R 14) BLEW OUT COMPLETELY, ONLY 1/8" OF RUBBER LEFT ON RIM. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

CLUTCH SPRINGS FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO BE VERY DIFFUCULT TO PUT INTO GEAR. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

DEFROSTER SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

RESUME BUTTON ON CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAKING SINCE FIRST DAY OF PURCHASE, PART NOT INSTALLED AT TIME OF MANUFACTURER. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Unknown Or Other

CHECK THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON FREQUENTLY WHILE VEHICLE IS RUNNING. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. YH

Jan 19, 1999 Steering

1) WHEN THE STEERING FAILED IT COULD HAV E CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDENT 2) WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDENT. 3) WHEN THE OIL LIGHT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO OIL THE MOTOR COULD HAVE LOCKED UP, CAUSING A FATAL ACCIDENT. I FIND THE ABOVE PROBLEMS VERY SERIOUS. I...

Jan 19, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1) WHEN THE STEERING FAILED IT COULD HAV E CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDENT 2) WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDENT. 3) WHEN THE OIL LIGHT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO OIL THE MOTOR COULD HAVE LOCKED UP, CAUSING A FATAL ACCIDENT. I FIND THE ABOVE PROBLEMS VERY SERIOUS. I...

Jan 19, 1999 Unknown Or Other

1) WHEN THE STEERING FAILED IT COULD HAV E CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDENT 2) WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDENT. 3) WHEN THE OIL LIGHT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO OIL THE MOTOR COULD HAVE LOCKED UP, CAUSING A FATAL ACCIDENT. I FIND THE ABOVE PROBLEMS VERY SERIOUS. I...

Jan 19, 1999 Steering

1) WHEN THE STEERING FAILED IT COULD HAV E CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDENT 2) WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDENT. 3) WHEN THE OIL LIGHT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO OIL THE MOTOR COULD HAVE LOCKED UP, CAUSING A FATAL ACCIDENT. I FIND THE ABOVE PROBLEMS VERY SERIOUS. I...

Jan 19, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1) WHEN THE STEERING FAILED IT COULD HAV E CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDENT 2) WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDENT. 3) WHEN THE OIL LIGHT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO OIL THE MOTOR COULD HAVE LOCKED UP, CAUSING A FATAL ACCIDENT. I FIND THE ABOVE PROBLEMS VERY SERIOUS. I...

Jan 19, 1999 Unknown Or Other

1) WHEN THE STEERING FAILED IT COULD HAV E CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDENT 2) WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDENT. 3) WHEN THE OIL LIGHT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO OIL THE MOTOR COULD HAVE LOCKED UP, CAUSING A FATAL ACCIDENT. I FIND THE ABOVE PROBLEMS VERY SERIOUS. I...

Jan 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

NO SUMMARY. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 13 )

Jan 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

NO SUMMARY. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 13 )

Dec 15, 1998 Structure

ROOF RACK SEPARATES AT TIMES. IN FEBRUARY 98, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50-55MPH WITH SNOW BOARDS TIED DOWN TO ROOF RACKS, WHEN THE RACKS DISCONECTED. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE RACKS AND THE SNOW BOARDS, THIS HAPPENED A SECOND TIME, DEC. 13-98 SNOW BOARDS WERE ON THE ROOF OF VEHICLE AND FLEW...

Dec 15, 1998 Structure

ROOF RACK SEPARATES AT TIMES. IN FEBRUARY 98, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50-55MPH WITH SNOW BOARDS TIED DOWN TO ROOF RACKS, WHEN THE RACKS DISCONECTED. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE RACKS AND THE SNOW BOARDS, THIS HAPPENED A SECOND TIME, DEC. 13-98 SNOW BOARDS WERE ON THE ROOF OF VEHICLE AND FLEW...

Nov 6, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WATER GOT INTO THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM WHILE DRIVING DAMAGING THE ENGINE.

Nov 6, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WATER GOT INTO THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM WHILE DRIVING DAMAGING THE ENGINE.

Oct 28, 1998 Steering

THE FACTORY INSTALLED ALARM SOUNDS INTERMITTENTLY.

Oct 28, 1998 Steering

THE FACTORY INSTALLED ALARM SOUNDS INTERMITTENTLY.

Oct 28, 1998 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED.

Oct 28, 1998 Steering

THE FACTORY INSTALLED ALARM SOUNDS INTERMITTENTLY.

Oct 28, 1998 Steering

THE FACTORY INSTALLED ALARM SOUNDS INTERMITTENTLY.

Oct 28, 1998 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED.

Oct 1, 1998 Unknown Or Other

SECURITY REMOTE,DOOR LOCKS, AND PANIC BUTTON FAILED.

Oct 1, 1998 Structure

SECURITY REMOTE,DOOR LOCKS, AND PANIC BUTTON FAILED.

Oct 1, 1998 Electrical System

SECURITY REMOTE,DOOR LOCKS, AND PANIC BUTTON FAILED.

Oct 1, 1998 Unknown Or Other

SECURITY REMOTE,DOOR LOCKS, AND PANIC BUTTON FAILED.

Oct 1, 1998 Structure

SECURITY REMOTE,DOOR LOCKS, AND PANIC BUTTON FAILED.

Oct 1, 1998 Electrical System

SECURITY REMOTE,DOOR LOCKS, AND PANIC BUTTON FAILED.

Sep 8, 1998 Air Bags

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, INDICATING MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 8, 1998 Visibility

SUNROOF SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WITH THE SUNROOF OPEN.

Sep 8, 1998 Air Bags

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, INDICATING MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 8, 1998 Visibility

SUNROOF SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WITH THE SUNROOF OPEN.

Jul 31, 1998 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED TWO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURES.

Jul 31, 1998 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED TWO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURES.