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14E007000 Mar 7, 2014 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after Nov...

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Jan 28, 2021 Air Bags Crash

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. CONSUMER STATED THAT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING AUTO ACCIDENT. *LD THE CONSUMER WAS SEVERELY INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *JS

Jan 28, 2021 Air Bags Crash

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. CONSUMER STATED THAT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING AUTO ACCIDENT. *LD THE CONSUMER WAS SEVERELY INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *JS

Sep 10, 2019 Electrical System

TAKATA RECALL -THE VEHICLE

Sep 10, 2019 Engine

TAKATA RECALL -THE VEHICLE

Sep 10, 2019 Electrical System

TAKATA RECALL -THE VEHICLE

Sep 10, 2019 Engine

TAKATA RECALL -THE VEHICLE

Mar 1, 2019 Engine 73,000 mi

THE CHANGE IN GEARS FEELS ROUGH. IT SEEMS AS IF THE GEARS ARE SKIPPING OR BEING FORCED. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND I WENT TO ACCELERATE THE GAS PEDAL PRESSED DOWN BUT THE CAR DID NOT ACCELERATE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STARTED FLASHING. WHEN ACCELERATING THE CARS FEELS AS IF IT IS S...

Mar 1, 2019 Engine 73,000 mi

THE CHANGE IN GEARS FEELS ROUGH. IT SEEMS AS IF THE GEARS ARE SKIPPING OR BEING FORCED. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND I WENT TO ACCELERATE THE GAS PEDAL PRESSED DOWN BUT THE CAR DID NOT ACCELERATE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STARTED FLASHING. WHEN ACCELERATING THE CARS FEELS AS IF IT IS S...

Jan 23, 2018 Air Bags 195,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD LIKE 35 OR 40 MPH AND ALL THE SUDDEN THE PASSENGER'S AIRBAG EXPLODED,, THE ONE FROM THE SEAT AND THE CURTAIN AIRBAG ONE ... I ALMOST WENT DOWN OUT OF THE ROAD ... IT GOT ME BY SURPRISE

Jan 23, 2018 Air Bags 195,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD LIKE 35 OR 40 MPH AND ALL THE SUDDEN THE PASSENGER'S AIRBAG EXPLODED,, THE ONE FROM THE SEAT AND THE CURTAIN AIRBAG ONE ... I ALMOST WENT DOWN OUT OF THE ROAD ... IT GOT ME BY SURPRISE

Jan 17, 2018 Service Brakes

MY ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND I DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET IT TO TURN OFF. MY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET IT OFF. I HAVE BOUGHT A NEW COIL PACK AND SPARK PLUGS AND SPARK PLUG WIRES AND NOW MY CHECK ENGINE HAS CAME BACK ON.PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS CAR.THANKS.GOD BLESS U.

Jan 17, 2018 Electrical System

MY ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND I DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET IT TO TURN OFF. MY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET IT OFF. I HAVE BOUGHT A NEW COIL PACK AND SPARK PLUGS AND SPARK PLUG WIRES AND NOW MY CHECK ENGINE HAS CAME BACK ON.PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS CAR.THANKS.GOD BLESS U.

Jan 17, 2018 Engine

MY ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND I DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET IT TO TURN OFF. MY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET IT OFF. I HAVE BOUGHT A NEW COIL PACK AND SPARK PLUGS AND SPARK PLUG WIRES AND NOW MY CHECK ENGINE HAS CAME BACK ON.PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS CAR.THANKS.GOD BLESS U.

Jan 17, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System

MY ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND I DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET IT TO TURN OFF. MY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET IT OFF. I HAVE BOUGHT A NEW COIL PACK AND SPARK PLUGS AND SPARK PLUG WIRES AND NOW MY CHECK ENGINE HAS CAME BACK ON.PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS CAR.THANKS.GOD BLESS U.

Jan 17, 2018 Steering

MY ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND I DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET IT TO TURN OFF. MY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET IT OFF. I HAVE BOUGHT A NEW COIL PACK AND SPARK PLUGS AND SPARK PLUG WIRES AND NOW MY CHECK ENGINE HAS CAME BACK ON.PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS CAR.THANKS.GOD BLESS U.

Jan 17, 2018 Wheels

MY ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND I DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET IT TO TURN OFF. MY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET IT OFF. I HAVE BOUGHT A NEW COIL PACK AND SPARK PLUGS AND SPARK PLUG WIRES AND NOW MY CHECK ENGINE HAS CAME BACK ON.PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS CAR.THANKS.GOD BLESS U.

Jan 17, 2018 Service Brakes

MY ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND I DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET IT TO TURN OFF. MY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET IT OFF. I HAVE BOUGHT A NEW COIL PACK AND SPARK PLUGS AND SPARK PLUG WIRES AND NOW MY CHECK ENGINE HAS CAME BACK ON.PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS CAR.THANKS.GOD BLESS U.

Jan 17, 2018 Electrical System

MY ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND I DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET IT TO TURN OFF. MY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET IT OFF. I HAVE BOUGHT A NEW COIL PACK AND SPARK PLUGS AND SPARK PLUG WIRES AND NOW MY CHECK ENGINE HAS CAME BACK ON.PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS CAR.THANKS.GOD BLESS U.

Jan 17, 2018 Engine

MY ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND I DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET IT TO TURN OFF. MY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET IT OFF. I HAVE BOUGHT A NEW COIL PACK AND SPARK PLUGS AND SPARK PLUG WIRES AND NOW MY CHECK ENGINE HAS CAME BACK ON.PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS CAR.THANKS.GOD BLESS U.

Jan 17, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System

MY ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND I DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET IT TO TURN OFF. MY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET IT OFF. I HAVE BOUGHT A NEW COIL PACK AND SPARK PLUGS AND SPARK PLUG WIRES AND NOW MY CHECK ENGINE HAS CAME BACK ON.PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS CAR.THANKS.GOD BLESS U.

Jan 17, 2018 Steering

MY ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND I DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET IT TO TURN OFF. MY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET IT OFF. I HAVE BOUGHT A NEW COIL PACK AND SPARK PLUGS AND SPARK PLUG WIRES AND NOW MY CHECK ENGINE HAS CAME BACK ON.PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS CAR.THANKS.GOD BLESS U.

Jan 17, 2018 Wheels

MY ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND I DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET IT TO TURN OFF. MY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET IT OFF. I HAVE BOUGHT A NEW COIL PACK AND SPARK PLUGS AND SPARK PLUG WIRES AND NOW MY CHECK ENGINE HAS CAME BACK ON.PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS CAR.THANKS.GOD BLESS U.

Jan 16, 2017 Unknown Or Other 126,000 mi

STARTER PROBLEM. WHEN STARTING THE CAR MOST TIMES WILL SCREECH REALLY LOUD. LED TO THE CONCLUSION IT IS THE STARTER FROM ONLINE FORUMS OF OWNERS OF SAME GENERATION JETTAS. SEEMS TO BE A PREMATURE WEAR ITEM. CAR HAS UNDER 130,000 MILES AND OTHER CARS OF SAME AGE AND MILEAGE DO NOT HAVE THIS ISSUE. FE...

Jan 16, 2017 Unknown Or Other 126,000 mi

STARTER PROBLEM. WHEN STARTING THE CAR MOST TIMES WILL SCREECH REALLY LOUD. LED TO THE CONCLUSION IT IS THE STARTER FROM ONLINE FORUMS OF OWNERS OF SAME GENERATION JETTAS. SEEMS TO BE A PREMATURE WEAR ITEM. CAR HAS UNDER 130,000 MILES AND OTHER CARS OF SAME AGE AND MILEAGE DO NOT HAVE THIS ISSUE. FE...

Oct 6, 2016 Unknown Or Other 195,000 mi

CAR WILL STALL AT A 1/4 TANK OF GAS WHEN IN MOTION. IT WILL DO THIS AT ANY SPEED OR ON ANY ROAD GOING UPHILL OR DOWN HILL. HAVE PUT 3 NEW FUEL PUMPS IN CHANGED THE FUEL PUMP SOLENOID AND STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR A YEAR NOW.

Oct 6, 2016 Unknown Or Other 195,000 mi

CAR WILL STALL AT A 1/4 TANK OF GAS WHEN IN MOTION. IT WILL DO THIS AT ANY SPEED OR ON ANY ROAD GOING UPHILL OR DOWN HILL. HAVE PUT 3 NEW FUEL PUMPS IN CHANGED THE FUEL PUMP SOLENOID AND STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR A YEAR NOW.

Jun 17, 2016 Seats 270,000 mi

THE WELD HOLDING THE DRIVERS SEAT TO THE FLOOR BOARD BROKE OFF. THIS CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AND HAS VERY MINIMAL RUST.

Jun 17, 2016 Seats 270,000 mi

THE WELD HOLDING THE DRIVERS SEAT TO THE FLOOR BOARD BROKE OFF. THIS CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AND HAS VERY MINIMAL RUST.

Mar 16, 2016 Parking Brake 137,354 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED, AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR HAD ISSUES OPENING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WH...

Mar 16, 2016 Structure 137,354 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED, AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR HAD ISSUES OPENING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WH...

Mar 16, 2016 Engine 137,354 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED, AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR HAD ISSUES OPENING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WH...

Mar 16, 2016 Suspension 137,354 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED, AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR HAD ISSUES OPENING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WH...

Mar 16, 2016 Parking Brake 137,354 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED, AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR HAD ISSUES OPENING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WH...

Mar 16, 2016 Structure 137,354 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED, AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR HAD ISSUES OPENING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WH...

Mar 16, 2016 Engine 137,354 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED, AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR HAD ISSUES OPENING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WH...

Mar 16, 2016 Suspension 137,354 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED, AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR HAD ISSUES OPENING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WH...

Jan 15, 2016 Service Brakes 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MI...

Jan 15, 2016 Service Brakes 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MI...

Dec 16, 2015 Air Bags Crash 100,000 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN. WHILE PREPARING TO DRIVE OFF. I WAS STRUCK IN THE BACK OF THE CAR. I LOST CONSCIOUSNESS MOMENTARILY. AN AMBULANCE WAS CALLED. I WAS PUT ON A STRETCHER AND TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR 8 HOURS. THE AIRBAG OF THE VEHICLE DID NOT DEPLOY. SOME TIME AFTER THE ACCIDENT I N...

Dec 16, 2015 Air Bags Crash 100,000 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN. WHILE PREPARING TO DRIVE OFF. I WAS STRUCK IN THE BACK OF THE CAR. I LOST CONSCIOUSNESS MOMENTARILY. AN AMBULANCE WAS CALLED. I WAS PUT ON A STRETCHER AND TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR 8 HOURS. THE AIRBAG OF THE VEHICLE DID NOT DEPLOY. SOME TIME AFTER THE ACCIDENT I N...

Oct 19, 2015 Air Bags 190,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG ON MY 2001 VW JETTA DEPLOYED WHILE I WAS PARKING MY CAR AT WORK. AS I CAME TO A FULL STOP WHERE I WAS GOING TO PARK MY CAR I HEARD A LOUD BANG FROM INSIDE THE CAB OF MY JETTA. THE LOUD BANG DISTORTED MY THINKING PROCESS AS I WAS TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHERE THE LOUD NOISE ...

Oct 19, 2015 Air Bags 190,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG ON MY 2001 VW JETTA DEPLOYED WHILE I WAS PARKING MY CAR AT WORK. AS I CAME TO A FULL STOP WHERE I WAS GOING TO PARK MY CAR I HEARD A LOUD BANG FROM INSIDE THE CAB OF MY JETTA. THE LOUD BANG DISTORTED MY THINKING PROCESS AS I WAS TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHERE THE LOUD NOISE ...

Oct 16, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ABNORMAL ODOR OF FUEL COMING FROM THE REAR INTERIOR SEAT AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFI...

Oct 16, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ABNORMAL ODOR OF FUEL COMING FROM THE REAR INTERIOR SEAT AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFI...

Jul 15, 2015 Engine 139,500 mi

THE CAR DIES WHILE DRIVING. IT HAS HAPPENED AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS BOTH ON THE FREEWAY AND ON THE STREETS. THE GAS PEDAL SUDDENLY STOPS WORKING, ENGINE SHUTS OFF. WHEN I PULL TO THE SIDE AND TURN THE IGNITION OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN, THE CAR STARTS WORKING AGAIN. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE AUTO SHOP, BUT THE...

Jul 15, 2015 Engine 139,500 mi

THE CAR DIES WHILE DRIVING. IT HAS HAPPENED AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS BOTH ON THE FREEWAY AND ON THE STREETS. THE GAS PEDAL SUDDENLY STOPS WORKING, ENGINE SHUTS OFF. WHEN I PULL TO THE SIDE AND TURN THE IGNITION OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN, THE CAR STARTS WORKING AGAIN. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE AUTO SHOP, BUT THE...

Mar 22, 2015 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKES SOFT AS A MARSHMALLOW NOT WARNING NOTICE GOT STOPPED AND THERE WAS A HISSING NOISE BUT NO BRAKE FLUID ON ANY OF THE BRAKES...... I'VE ALSO BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH AFTER REPLACING THE WATER PUMP IT KEEPING FLUID IN IT ALSO USING THE GEICO DISCOUNT EQUIPMENT TO S...

Mar 22, 2015 Electrical System 150,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKES SOFT AS A MARSHMALLOW NOT WARNING NOTICE GOT STOPPED AND THERE WAS A HISSING NOISE BUT NO BRAKE FLUID ON ANY OF THE BRAKES...... I'VE ALSO BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH AFTER REPLACING THE WATER PUMP IT KEEPING FLUID IN IT ALSO USING THE GEICO DISCOUNT EQUIPMENT TO S...

Mar 22, 2015 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKES SOFT AS A MARSHMALLOW NOT WARNING NOTICE GOT STOPPED AND THERE WAS A HISSING NOISE BUT NO BRAKE FLUID ON ANY OF THE BRAKES...... I'VE ALSO BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH AFTER REPLACING THE WATER PUMP IT KEEPING FLUID IN IT ALSO USING THE GEICO DISCOUNT EQUIPMENT TO S...

Mar 22, 2015 Electrical System 150,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKES SOFT AS A MARSHMALLOW NOT WARNING NOTICE GOT STOPPED AND THERE WAS A HISSING NOISE BUT NO BRAKE FLUID ON ANY OF THE BRAKES...... I'VE ALSO BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH AFTER REPLACING THE WATER PUMP IT KEEPING FLUID IN IT ALSO USING THE GEICO DISCOUNT EQUIPMENT TO S...

Dec 26, 2014 Air Bags 156,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO MY PARENTS HOUSE ON CHRISTMAS MORNING WITH FOUR OTHER PASSENGERS WHEN I HIT A POT HOLE GOING LESS THAN 25 MPH WHEN MY PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AND PASSENGER THORAX AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING SHUTTING OFF MY ENGINE AND FILLING MY CAR WITH SMOKE. THERE WAS NO VISIBLE EXTERIOR DAMAG...

Dec 26, 2014 Air Bags 156,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO MY PARENTS HOUSE ON CHRISTMAS MORNING WITH FOUR OTHER PASSENGERS WHEN I HIT A POT HOLE GOING LESS THAN 25 MPH WHEN MY PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AND PASSENGER THORAX AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING SHUTTING OFF MY ENGINE AND FILLING MY CAR WITH SMOKE. THERE WAS NO VISIBLE EXTERIOR DAMAG...

Sep 8, 2014 Engine 95,000 mi

ON MY WAY TO AN APPOINTMENT 1 DAY LAST YR, I HAD MY AIR CONDITIONER ON THEN MY CAR STARTS OVERHEATING. I WAS PANICKING, I HAD NO IDEA WHAT TO DO, ESPECIALLY SINCE THIS WAS MY FIRST CAR. I BARELY GOT HER IN 2011 AND I'VE HAD ENDLESS PROBLEMS WITH HER. WHEN SHE RUNS GOOD, SHE RUNS GREAT BUT OHH WHEN S...

Sep 8, 2014 Engine 95,000 mi

ON MY WAY TO AN APPOINTMENT 1 DAY LAST YR, I HAD MY AIR CONDITIONER ON THEN MY CAR STARTS OVERHEATING. I WAS PANICKING, I HAD NO IDEA WHAT TO DO, ESPECIALLY SINCE THIS WAS MY FIRST CAR. I BARELY GOT HER IN 2011 AND I'VE HAD ENDLESS PROBLEMS WITH HER. WHEN SHE RUNS GOOD, SHE RUNS GREAT BUT OHH WHEN S...

Aug 7, 2014 Tires Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN PRIMACY MXV4 TL TIRES, SIZE 195/65R15 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE SUDDENLY HAD A BLOW OUT. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE TIRE WAS ...

Aug 7, 2014 Tires Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN PRIMACY MXV4 TL TIRES, SIZE 195/65R15 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE SUDDENLY HAD A BLOW OUT. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE TIRE WAS ...

Jul 16, 2014 Seats 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED IT WAS DIFFICULT TO ADJUST THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE ...

Jul 16, 2014 Seats 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED IT WAS DIFFICULT TO ADJUST THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE ...

Jun 6, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR INDICATOR SOUNDED THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE AND THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHEN ACTIVATING THE HEADLIGHTS THERE WOUL...

Jun 6, 2014 Exterior Lighting 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR INDICATOR SOUNDED THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE AND THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHEN ACTIVATING THE HEADLIGHTS THERE WOUL...

Jun 6, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR INDICATOR SOUNDED THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE AND THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHEN ACTIVATING THE HEADLIGHTS THERE WOUL...

Jun 6, 2014 Exterior Lighting 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR INDICATOR SOUNDED THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE AND THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHEN ACTIVATING THE HEADLIGHTS THERE WOUL...

Jan 21, 2014 Power Train 86,642 mi

BEWARE OF THIS USED CAR - IT NEEDS SERIOUS MECHANICAL WORK. I TEST DROVE IT AND REALIZED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS, THE TIMING CHAIN RATTLES, AND THE A/C DID NOT WORK. *TR

Jan 21, 2014 Engine 86,642 mi

BEWARE OF THIS USED CAR - IT NEEDS SERIOUS MECHANICAL WORK. I TEST DROVE IT AND REALIZED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS, THE TIMING CHAIN RATTLES, AND THE A/C DID NOT WORK. *TR

Jan 21, 2014 Power Train 86,642 mi

BEWARE OF THIS USED CAR - IT NEEDS SERIOUS MECHANICAL WORK. I TEST DROVE IT AND REALIZED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS, THE TIMING CHAIN RATTLES, AND THE A/C DID NOT WORK. *TR

Jan 21, 2014 Engine 86,642 mi

BEWARE OF THIS USED CAR - IT NEEDS SERIOUS MECHANICAL WORK. I TEST DROVE IT AND REALIZED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS, THE TIMING CHAIN RATTLES, AND THE A/C DID NOT WORK. *TR

Sep 6, 2013 Engine

THE 2001 V.W. JETTA: THIS VEHICLE BURNS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL, APPROXIMATELY 1 QUART PER MONTH, IN DAILY, EVERDAY USAGE, CITY TRAFFIC AND SHORT HIGHWAY TRIPS, AN EXORBITANT AMOUNT OF OIL, EVEN WITH REGULAR OIL/FILTER CHANGES. V.W. HAS NOT NOTIFIED ME OF THIS PROBLEM, NOR CORRECTED IT AND DEALER...

Sep 6, 2013 Seats

THE 2001 V.W. JETTA: THIS VEHICLE BURNS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL, APPROXIMATELY 1 QUART PER MONTH, IN DAILY, EVERDAY USAGE, CITY TRAFFIC AND SHORT HIGHWAY TRIPS, AN EXORBITANT AMOUNT OF OIL, EVEN WITH REGULAR OIL/FILTER CHANGES. V.W. HAS NOT NOTIFIED ME OF THIS PROBLEM, NOR CORRECTED IT AND DEALER...

Sep 6, 2013 Exterior Lighting

THE 2001 V.W. JETTA: THIS VEHICLE BURNS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL, APPROXIMATELY 1 QUART PER MONTH, IN DAILY, EVERDAY USAGE, CITY TRAFFIC AND SHORT HIGHWAY TRIPS, AN EXORBITANT AMOUNT OF OIL, EVEN WITH REGULAR OIL/FILTER CHANGES. V.W. HAS NOT NOTIFIED ME OF THIS PROBLEM, NOR CORRECTED IT AND DEALER...

Sep 6, 2013 Engine 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMING OIL EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILE...

Sep 6, 2013 Engine

THE 2001 V.W. JETTA: THIS VEHICLE BURNS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL, APPROXIMATELY 1 QUART PER MONTH, IN DAILY, EVERDAY USAGE, CITY TRAFFIC AND SHORT HIGHWAY TRIPS, AN EXORBITANT AMOUNT OF OIL, EVEN WITH REGULAR OIL/FILTER CHANGES. V.W. HAS NOT NOTIFIED ME OF THIS PROBLEM, NOR CORRECTED IT AND DEALER...

Sep 6, 2013 Seats

THE 2001 V.W. JETTA: THIS VEHICLE BURNS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL, APPROXIMATELY 1 QUART PER MONTH, IN DAILY, EVERDAY USAGE, CITY TRAFFIC AND SHORT HIGHWAY TRIPS, AN EXORBITANT AMOUNT OF OIL, EVEN WITH REGULAR OIL/FILTER CHANGES. V.W. HAS NOT NOTIFIED ME OF THIS PROBLEM, NOR CORRECTED IT AND DEALER...

Sep 6, 2013 Exterior Lighting

THE 2001 V.W. JETTA: THIS VEHICLE BURNS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL, APPROXIMATELY 1 QUART PER MONTH, IN DAILY, EVERDAY USAGE, CITY TRAFFIC AND SHORT HIGHWAY TRIPS, AN EXORBITANT AMOUNT OF OIL, EVEN WITH REGULAR OIL/FILTER CHANGES. V.W. HAS NOT NOTIFIED ME OF THIS PROBLEM, NOR CORRECTED IT AND DEALER...

Sep 6, 2013 Engine 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMING OIL EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILE...

Aug 26, 2013 Visibility/wiper 85,673 mi

RAINING NOT HARD . WIPERS SLOW DOWN . COMPLETE STOP OF WIPER ACTION. NO PRIOR NOTICE OF BAD OPERATION FIRST THOUGHT WAS FUSE. WAS NOT THE FUSE. *TR

Aug 26, 2013 Power Train 85,673 mi

RAINING NOT HARD . WIPERS SLOW DOWN . COMPLETE STOP OF WIPER ACTION. NO PRIOR NOTICE OF BAD OPERATION FIRST THOUGHT WAS FUSE. WAS NOT THE FUSE. *TR

Aug 26, 2013 Electrical System 85,673 mi

RAINING NOT HARD . WIPERS SLOW DOWN . COMPLETE STOP OF WIPER ACTION. NO PRIOR NOTICE OF BAD OPERATION FIRST THOUGHT WAS FUSE. WAS NOT THE FUSE. *TR

Aug 26, 2013 Visibility/wiper 85,673 mi

RAINING NOT HARD . WIPERS SLOW DOWN . COMPLETE STOP OF WIPER ACTION. NO PRIOR NOTICE OF BAD OPERATION FIRST THOUGHT WAS FUSE. WAS NOT THE FUSE. *TR

Aug 26, 2013 Power Train 85,673 mi

RAINING NOT HARD . WIPERS SLOW DOWN . COMPLETE STOP OF WIPER ACTION. NO PRIOR NOTICE OF BAD OPERATION FIRST THOUGHT WAS FUSE. WAS NOT THE FUSE. *TR

Aug 26, 2013 Electrical System 85,673 mi

RAINING NOT HARD . WIPERS SLOW DOWN . COMPLETE STOP OF WIPER ACTION. NO PRIOR NOTICE OF BAD OPERATION FIRST THOUGHT WAS FUSE. WAS NOT THE FUSE. *TR

Apr 29, 2013 Visibility/wiper 169,045 mi

CAR WAS PARKED, YOUNG MAN TOOK A BOX OUT OF MY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT (WINDOW WAS DOWN AS FAR AS IT WOULD GO) - MAN CLOSED THE DOOR (JUST AS HARD AS MY KIDS ALWAYS DO) AND THE WINDOW SHATTERED. *TR

Apr 29, 2013 Visibility/wiper 169,045 mi

CAR WAS PARKED, YOUNG MAN TOOK A BOX OUT OF MY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT (WINDOW WAS DOWN AS FAR AS IT WOULD GO) - MAN CLOSED THE DOOR (JUST AS HARD AS MY KIDS ALWAYS DO) AND THE WINDOW SHATTERED. *TR

Jan 31, 2013 Structure 200,000 mi

CAR IS PARKED AND WHEN IT RAINS WATER LEAKS IN FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE. NO ACCIDENTS AND CLEANED ALL DRAINS AND PIPES. I REMEMBER A LETTER ABOUT A YEAR OR TWO AGO REGARDING THIS FROM VW BUT SINCE MY CAR DID NOT LEAKED I WAS NOT WORRIED, NOW ITS A PUDDLE OF WATER. WHAT CAN I DO. *TR

Jan 31, 2013 Structure 200,000 mi

CAR IS PARKED AND WHEN IT RAINS WATER LEAKS IN FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE. NO ACCIDENTS AND CLEANED ALL DRAINS AND PIPES. I REMEMBER A LETTER ABOUT A YEAR OR TWO AGO REGARDING THIS FROM VW BUT SINCE MY CAR DID NOT LEAKED I WAS NOT WORRIED, NOW ITS A PUDDLE OF WATER. WHAT CAN I DO. *TR

Oct 31, 2012 Structure 1,000 mi

LAWSUIT HEARING SET FOR NOVEMBER 16TH 2012 INVOLVING 650,000 VEHICLES ONLY OFFERS $140 STOPPING US FROM FURTHER ACTION. PLEASE VISIT WWW.NIANDESIGN.COM/VW ?DESIGNED FOR YOU? SHOWING PROOF THIS DOES NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN. CARS SPOILER/BUMPER IS CONSTRUCTED TOO LOW TO THE GRO...

Oct 31, 2012 Structure 1,000 mi

LAWSUIT HEARING SET FOR NOVEMBER 16TH 2012 INVOLVING 650,000 VEHICLES ONLY OFFERS $140 STOPPING US FROM FURTHER ACTION. PLEASE VISIT WWW.NIANDESIGN.COM/VW ?DESIGNED FOR YOU? SHOWING PROOF THIS DOES NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN. CARS SPOILER/BUMPER IS CONSTRUCTED TOO LOW TO THE GRO...

Sep 4, 2012 Visibility 120,000 mi

DEBRIS FROM GASKETS IN AIR VENTILATION SYSTEM EXITS THE AIR VENTS AND HITS THE OCCUPANTS. THE DEBRIS, ON OCCASION, HIT THE DRIVER IN THE EYE CAUSING TEMPORARY LOSS OF VISION. THE DEBRIS FLYING OUT INTO THE FACE OF THE DRIVER OR OTHER VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS ALWAYS A DISTRACTION TO DRIVER ATTENTION TO ...

Sep 4, 2012 Structure 120,000 mi

DEBRIS FROM GASKETS IN AIR VENTILATION SYSTEM EXITS THE AIR VENTS AND HITS THE OCCUPANTS. THE DEBRIS, ON OCCASION, HIT THE DRIVER IN THE EYE CAUSING TEMPORARY LOSS OF VISION. THE DEBRIS FLYING OUT INTO THE FACE OF THE DRIVER OR OTHER VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS ALWAYS A DISTRACTION TO DRIVER ATTENTION TO ...

Sep 4, 2012 Visibility 120,000 mi

DEBRIS FROM GASKETS IN AIR VENTILATION SYSTEM EXITS THE AIR VENTS AND HITS THE OCCUPANTS. THE DEBRIS, ON OCCASION, HIT THE DRIVER IN THE EYE CAUSING TEMPORARY LOSS OF VISION. THE DEBRIS FLYING OUT INTO THE FACE OF THE DRIVER OR OTHER VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS ALWAYS A DISTRACTION TO DRIVER ATTENTION TO ...

Sep 4, 2012 Structure 120,000 mi

DEBRIS FROM GASKETS IN AIR VENTILATION SYSTEM EXITS THE AIR VENTS AND HITS THE OCCUPANTS. THE DEBRIS, ON OCCASION, HIT THE DRIVER IN THE EYE CAUSING TEMPORARY LOSS OF VISION. THE DEBRIS FLYING OUT INTO THE FACE OF THE DRIVER OR OTHER VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS ALWAYS A DISTRACTION TO DRIVER ATTENTION TO ...

Mar 12, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 36,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED IN 2003 AND HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT SINCE. ESC LIGHT COMES ON ALL THE TIME. REPLACED IGNITION COILS, MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, OXYGEN SENSOR, AND SPARK PLUGS MULTIPLES TIMES TO TRY AND FIX THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THAT KEEPS COMING BACK ON. IT KEEPS SPITTING OUT RANDOM CYLINDER MISFIRE...

Mar 12, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 36,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED IN 2003 AND HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT SINCE. ESC LIGHT COMES ON ALL THE TIME. REPLACED IGNITION COILS, MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, OXYGEN SENSOR, AND SPARK PLUGS MULTIPLES TIMES TO TRY AND FIX THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THAT KEEPS COMING BACK ON. IT KEEPS SPITTING OUT RANDOM CYLINDER MISFIRE...

Mar 12, 2012 Electrical System 36,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED IN 2003 AND HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT SINCE. ESC LIGHT COMES ON ALL THE TIME. REPLACED IGNITION COILS, MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, OXYGEN SENSOR, AND SPARK PLUGS MULTIPLES TIMES TO TRY AND FIX THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THAT KEEPS COMING BACK ON. IT KEEPS SPITTING OUT RANDOM CYLINDER MISFIRE...

Mar 12, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 36,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED IN 2003 AND HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT SINCE. ESC LIGHT COMES ON ALL THE TIME. REPLACED IGNITION COILS, MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, OXYGEN SENSOR, AND SPARK PLUGS MULTIPLES TIMES TO TRY AND FIX THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THAT KEEPS COMING BACK ON. IT KEEPS SPITTING OUT RANDOM CYLINDER MISFIRE...

Mar 12, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 36,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED IN 2003 AND HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT SINCE. ESC LIGHT COMES ON ALL THE TIME. REPLACED IGNITION COILS, MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, OXYGEN SENSOR, AND SPARK PLUGS MULTIPLES TIMES TO TRY AND FIX THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THAT KEEPS COMING BACK ON. IT KEEPS SPITTING OUT RANDOM CYLINDER MISFIRE...

Mar 12, 2012 Electrical System 36,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED IN 2003 AND HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT SINCE. ESC LIGHT COMES ON ALL THE TIME. REPLACED IGNITION COILS, MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, OXYGEN SENSOR, AND SPARK PLUGS MULTIPLES TIMES TO TRY AND FIX THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THAT KEEPS COMING BACK ON. IT KEEPS SPITTING OUT RANDOM CYLINDER MISFIRE...

Mar 6, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

I DROVE THROUGH LITTLE STAGNANT WATER ABOUT 6 TO 8 INCHES ON PERIMETER RD. WEST. AFTER DRIVING THROUGH THE WATER, THE CAR BEGAN RUNNING AND IDLING ROUGHLY. THE CAR EVENTUALLY STALLED ON PERIMETER RD. WEST, IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF THE BLUE PLAINS TUNNEL SITE. A PASSING DRIVER HONKED AND YELLED TO GET...

Mar 6, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

I DROVE THROUGH LITTLE STAGNANT WATER ABOUT 6 TO 8 INCHES ON PERIMETER RD. WEST. AFTER DRIVING THROUGH THE WATER, THE CAR BEGAN RUNNING AND IDLING ROUGHLY. THE CAR EVENTUALLY STALLED ON PERIMETER RD. WEST, IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF THE BLUE PLAINS TUNNEL SITE. A PASSING DRIVER HONKED AND YELLED TO GET...

Oct 17, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY CAR SMELLS LIKE GAS SO BAD THAT I GET A HEADACHE. DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS WRONG. NO INCIDENT BUT I KNOW MOST VOLKSWAGEN VEHICLES HAVE THIS PROBLEM. THE GAS SMELL MUST BE TOXIC, SO THIS SEEMS LIKE A SAFETY PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 17, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY CAR SMELLS LIKE GAS SO BAD THAT I GET A HEADACHE. DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS WRONG. NO INCIDENT BUT I KNOW MOST VOLKSWAGEN VEHICLES HAVE THIS PROBLEM. THE GAS SMELL MUST BE TOXIC, SO THIS SEEMS LIKE A SAFETY PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 7, 2011 Visibility 100,000 mi

MY VW DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR AS I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE HIGHWAY LAST YEAR. BROUGHT IT IN TO THE BODY SHOP AND THEY TOLD ME THEY FIX TONS OF THIS PROBLEM AS THE PLASTIC CLIPS THAT HOLD THE WINDOW ARE TOO FRAGILE. NOW...SEVERAL MONTHS LATER MY PASSENGER DOOR IS HAVING THE SAME PROBL...

Oct 7, 2011 Visibility 100,000 mi

MY VW DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR AS I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE HIGHWAY LAST YEAR. BROUGHT IT IN TO THE BODY SHOP AND THEY TOLD ME THEY FIX TONS OF THIS PROBLEM AS THE PLASTIC CLIPS THAT HOLD THE WINDOW ARE TOO FRAGILE. NOW...SEVERAL MONTHS LATER MY PASSENGER DOOR IS HAVING THE SAME PROBL...

Aug 22, 2011 Wheels 130,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE BRAND NEW IN 2001, IN AROUND 2005 I NOTICED SOME MARKS ON WHEELS, BUT DISREGARDED THEM AS JUST DEBRIS, BY 2008 MY WARRANT RAN OUT AND MY TIRES STARTED LOSING AIR DAILY, THINKING IT WAS THE TIRES I HAD THEM ALL REPLACED. BY THE SUMMER I HAD 4 BRAND NEW TIRES AND WHEELS THAT WO...

Aug 22, 2011 Wheels 130,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE BRAND NEW IN 2001, IN AROUND 2005 I NOTICED SOME MARKS ON WHEELS, BUT DISREGARDED THEM AS JUST DEBRIS, BY 2008 MY WARRANT RAN OUT AND MY TIRES STARTED LOSING AIR DAILY, THINKING IT WAS THE TIRES I HAD THEM ALL REPLACED. BY THE SUMMER I HAD 4 BRAND NEW TIRES AND WHEELS THAT WO...

Jun 28, 2011 Air Bags 170,345 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,345.

Jun 28, 2011 Air Bags 170,345 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,345.

May 30, 2011 Electrical System

LOCK UNIT FOR CENTRAL LOCKING DRIVERS SIDE FRONT VW PART F220 SWITCHES INDICATING A "DOOR OPEN" STATUS FAIL ON A REGULAR BASIS ON UNITS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 1999 AND 2001. VW REDESIGNED THE PART IN 2002, BUT OFFERED NO CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR VEHICLES WITH THE FLAWED DESIGN. WHEN THE SWITCH IS INOPE...

May 30, 2011 Electrical System

LOCK UNIT FOR CENTRAL LOCKING DRIVERS SIDE FRONT VW PART F220 SWITCHES INDICATING A "DOOR OPEN" STATUS FAIL ON A REGULAR BASIS ON UNITS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 1999 AND 2001. VW REDESIGNED THE PART IN 2002, BUT OFFERED NO CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR VEHICLES WITH THE FLAWED DESIGN. WHEN THE SWITCH IS INOPE...

Apr 29, 2011 Electrical System 124,000 mi

MY JETTA WILL NOT START AFTER NO SIGNS OF AN ISSUE. I'VE HAD IT TOWED TWICE BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE TO PEP BOYS (PER WARRANTY COMPANY) AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT HOME BUT THAT IS IT. THEY TOLD ME THAT IT SEEMED AS IF SOMETHING WAS DRAINING THE BATTERY. I'VE TAKEN THE BATTERY TO PLACE OF PURCHASE AND ...

Apr 29, 2011 Electrical System 124,000 mi

MY JETTA WILL NOT START AFTER NO SIGNS OF AN ISSUE. I'VE HAD IT TOWED TWICE BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE TO PEP BOYS (PER WARRANTY COMPANY) AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT HOME BUT THAT IS IT. THEY TOLD ME THAT IT SEEMED AS IF SOMETHING WAS DRAINING THE BATTERY. I'VE TAKEN THE BATTERY TO PLACE OF PURCHASE AND ...

Jan 21, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 13 MPH THE ABS LIGHT AND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE CONTROL MODULE FOR THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURE...

Jan 21, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 13 MPH THE ABS LIGHT AND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE CONTROL MODULE FOR THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURE...

Jan 21, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 13 MPH THE ABS LIGHT AND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE CONTROL MODULE FOR THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURE...

Jan 21, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 13 MPH THE ABS LIGHT AND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE CONTROL MODULE FOR THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURE...

Jan 1, 2011 Electrical System 160,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT A STEADY SPEED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL DEPRESS BY ITSELF MAKING THE VEHICLE ACCELERATE. THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED (SO FAR). THIS STARTED HAPPENING ABOUT A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO. IT'S DONE IT MAYBE 4 OR 5 TIMES. *TR

Jan 1, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 160,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT A STEADY SPEED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL DEPRESS BY ITSELF MAKING THE VEHICLE ACCELERATE. THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED (SO FAR). THIS STARTED HAPPENING ABOUT A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO. IT'S DONE IT MAYBE 4 OR 5 TIMES. *TR

Jan 1, 2011 Electrical System 160,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT A STEADY SPEED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL DEPRESS BY ITSELF MAKING THE VEHICLE ACCELERATE. THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED (SO FAR). THIS STARTED HAPPENING ABOUT A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO. IT'S DONE IT MAYBE 4 OR 5 TIMES. *TR

Jan 1, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 160,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT A STEADY SPEED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL DEPRESS BY ITSELF MAKING THE VEHICLE ACCELERATE. THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED (SO FAR). THIS STARTED HAPPENING ABOUT A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO. IT'S DONE IT MAYBE 4 OR 5 TIMES. *TR

Dec 28, 2010 Electrical System 70,000 mi

ENGINE IDLES ERRATICALLY UP TO 5000 RPM THEN LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING. CLOSE COLLISIONS (REAR END) FOR 2 YEARS. THE CHECK ENGINE AND EPC LIGHTS COME ON AND ENGINE MALFUNCTIONS. IN AND OUT OF REPAIR SHOPS, INCLUDING DEALERSHIP, COST APPROXIMATELY $2,000 IN REPAIRS. *TR

Dec 28, 2010 Electrical System 70,000 mi

ENGINE IDLES ERRATICALLY UP TO 5000 RPM THEN LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING. CLOSE COLLISIONS (REAR END) FOR 2 YEARS. THE CHECK ENGINE AND EPC LIGHTS COME ON AND ENGINE MALFUNCTIONS. IN AND OUT OF REPAIR SHOPS, INCLUDING DEALERSHIP, COST APPROXIMATELY $2,000 IN REPAIRS. *TR

Sep 20, 2010 Air Bags

I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ABOUT 5MPH AND WENT OVER A WATER DRAIN IN THE ROAD THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AIR BAG DEPLOYED ALONG WITH THE VISOR AIRBAG ON THE SAME SIDE. MY NIECE WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT WHEN THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED AND RECEIVED WHITE POWDER IN HER EYES AND SCRAPES ON THE SIDE OF HERE FA...

Sep 20, 2010 Air Bags

I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ABOUT 5MPH AND WENT OVER A WATER DRAIN IN THE ROAD THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AIR BAG DEPLOYED ALONG WITH THE VISOR AIRBAG ON THE SAME SIDE. MY NIECE WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT WHEN THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED AND RECEIVED WHITE POWDER IN HER EYES AND SCRAPES ON THE SIDE OF HERE FA...

Jul 7, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 61,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH MY CAR LOST ALL POWER AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. I WAS ALMOST KILLED BY HIGHWAY TRAFFIC. I HAD REPEATEDLY TAKEN MY CAR TO THE DEALER FOR A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THAT KEPT COMING ON MORE THAN 8 TIMES. FINALLY MY WARRANTY EXPIRED AND THE VW DEALER TOLD ME THEY COU...

Jul 7, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 61,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH MY CAR LOST ALL POWER AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. I WAS ALMOST KILLED BY HIGHWAY TRAFFIC. I HAD REPEATEDLY TAKEN MY CAR TO THE DEALER FOR A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THAT KEPT COMING ON MORE THAN 8 TIMES. FINALLY MY WARRANTY EXPIRED AND THE VW DEALER TOLD ME THEY COU...

Jun 11, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

THE VW JETTA VR6 2001 THAT I PURCHASED LAST YEAR FOR $7,000 (FINANCING THROUGH MY CREDIT UNION) IS A LEMON. I HAVE HAD IT LESS THAN A YEAR AND ALREADY SPENT $2000 ON MINOR REPAIRS AND I ESTIMATE THAT RIGHT NOW IT NEEDS ABOUT $4000 MORE IN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS. I BELIEVE THAT SUNDANCE IMPROPERLY SOLD ...

Jun 11, 2010 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

THE VW JETTA VR6 2001 THAT I PURCHASED LAST YEAR FOR $7,000 (FINANCING THROUGH MY CREDIT UNION) IS A LEMON. I HAVE HAD IT LESS THAN A YEAR AND ALREADY SPENT $2000 ON MINOR REPAIRS AND I ESTIMATE THAT RIGHT NOW IT NEEDS ABOUT $4000 MORE IN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS. I BELIEVE THAT SUNDANCE IMPROPERLY SOLD ...

Jun 11, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

THE VW JETTA VR6 2001 THAT I PURCHASED LAST YEAR FOR $7,000 (FINANCING THROUGH MY CREDIT UNION) IS A LEMON. I HAVE HAD IT LESS THAN A YEAR AND ALREADY SPENT $2000 ON MINOR REPAIRS AND I ESTIMATE THAT RIGHT NOW IT NEEDS ABOUT $4000 MORE IN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS. I BELIEVE THAT SUNDANCE IMPROPERLY SOLD ...

Jun 11, 2010 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

THE VW JETTA VR6 2001 THAT I PURCHASED LAST YEAR FOR $7,000 (FINANCING THROUGH MY CREDIT UNION) IS A LEMON. I HAVE HAD IT LESS THAN A YEAR AND ALREADY SPENT $2000 ON MINOR REPAIRS AND I ESTIMATE THAT RIGHT NOW IT NEEDS ABOUT $4000 MORE IN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS. I BELIEVE THAT SUNDANCE IMPROPERLY SOLD ...

Apr 23, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT WOULD NOTICE A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR COMING FROM THE REAR INTERIOR SEAT AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 95,000.

Apr 23, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT WOULD NOTICE A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR COMING FROM THE REAR INTERIOR SEAT AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 95,000.

Mar 18, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,000 mi

I HAVE MY CAR AT SCHOOL IN SOUTH BEND INDIANA AND IT IS STORED OUTSIDE. EARLY THIS WINTER THE CAR STARTED TO IDLE VERY ROUGH. IF I TRIED TO GO TOO QUICKLY AFTER TURNING THE CAR ON I WOULD GET A FLASHING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THAT READ FOR A RANDOM CYLINDER MISFIRE WHEN THE CODE WAS PULLED. THIS HAPP...

Mar 18, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,000 mi

I HAVE MY CAR AT SCHOOL IN SOUTH BEND INDIANA AND IT IS STORED OUTSIDE. EARLY THIS WINTER THE CAR STARTED TO IDLE VERY ROUGH. IF I TRIED TO GO TOO QUICKLY AFTER TURNING THE CAR ON I WOULD GET A FLASHING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THAT READ FOR A RANDOM CYLINDER MISFIRE WHEN THE CODE WAS PULLED. THIS HAPP...

Feb 25, 2010 Air Bags 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI DIESEL. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AND CHAIR AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING AND WITHOUT ANY DAMAGE BEING DONE ON TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAIL...

Feb 25, 2010 Air Bags 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI DIESEL. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AND CHAIR AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING AND WITHOUT ANY DAMAGE BEING DONE ON TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAIL...

Feb 24, 2010 Power Train 79,829 mi

CAR HAS PROBLEMS SHIFTING GEAR. *TR

Feb 24, 2010 Power Train 79,829 mi

CAR HAS PROBLEMS SHIFTING GEAR. *TR

Jan 4, 2010 Exterior Lighting 79,438 mi

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) : THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT NEVER GO OFF AFTER STARTED THE ENGINE. *TR

Jan 4, 2010 Electrical System 79,438 mi

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) : THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT NEVER GO OFF AFTER STARTED THE ENGINE. *TR

Jan 4, 2010 Exterior Lighting 79,438 mi

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) : THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT NEVER GO OFF AFTER STARTED THE ENGINE. *TR

Jan 4, 2010 Electrical System 79,438 mi

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) : THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT NEVER GO OFF AFTER STARTED THE ENGINE. *TR

Dec 8, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 101,000 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND EVERY TIME YOU FILL THE GAS TANK UP ALL THE WAY, FUEL SPILLS ALL OVER THE PLACE. THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS DIAGNOSED AT THE MECHANIC WHO STATED THE LEAK DETECTION PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I CONTACTED THE VEHICLE DEALER TO OBTAIN THE PUMP IN EARLY AUGUST 2009. THEY DI...

Dec 8, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 101,000 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND EVERY TIME YOU FILL THE GAS TANK UP ALL THE WAY, FUEL SPILLS ALL OVER THE PLACE. THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS DIAGNOSED AT THE MECHANIC WHO STATED THE LEAK DETECTION PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I CONTACTED THE VEHICLE DEALER TO OBTAIN THE PUMP IN EARLY AUGUST 2009. THEY DI...

Nov 5, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric

ABS UNIT MALFUNCTION CAUSING A STOP BRAKE LIGHT. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM THAT EXISTS IN ALL VW AND AUDIS FITTED WITH A BOSCH ABS MODULE. NOTHING ON MY PASSAT HAS WORKED RIGHT! I HAVE SPENT ABOUT 3000 USD TO FIX A CAR SO IT CAN FUNCTION LIKE ONE, NOT THE DEAL I WAS LOOKING FOR WHEN I WENT OUT TO BUY ...

Nov 5, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric

ABS UNIT MALFUNCTION CAUSING A STOP BRAKE LIGHT. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM THAT EXISTS IN ALL VW AND AUDIS FITTED WITH A BOSCH ABS MODULE. NOTHING ON MY PASSAT HAS WORKED RIGHT! I HAVE SPENT ABOUT 3000 USD TO FIX A CAR SO IT CAN FUNCTION LIKE ONE, NOT THE DEAL I WAS LOOKING FOR WHEN I WENT OUT TO BUY ...

Nov 2, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

OUR 2001 VW JETTA GLS SPUTTERS INTERMITTENTLY AND LOOSES ACCELERATION POWER AT IN OPPORTUNE TIMES. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE IGNITION COIL, AND THAT VW IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND ARE RECALLING CERTAIN MODELS. OURS HAS NOT HAD THE RECALL AS OF 11/1/09. WHEN THIS PROBLEM OCCU...

Nov 2, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

OUR 2001 VW JETTA GLS SPUTTERS INTERMITTENTLY AND LOOSES ACCELERATION POWER AT IN OPPORTUNE TIMES. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE IGNITION COIL, AND THAT VW IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND ARE RECALLING CERTAIN MODELS. OURS HAS NOT HAD THE RECALL AS OF 11/1/09. WHEN THIS PROBLEM OCCU...

Oct 21, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 153,000 mi

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WOLFSBURG EDITION: CYLINDER 3 MISFIRED DUE TO A FAULTY COILPACK. COILPACK WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER CYLINDERS 2 AND 4 MISFIRE. WHEN THE MECHANIC TESTED THE COILPACKS, THEY WERE WORKING PROPERLY. PRESENTLY, RANDOM CYLINDERS CONTINUE TO MISFIRE EVEN THOUGH BRAND NEW COIL PACKS AR...

Oct 21, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 153,000 mi

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WOLFSBURG EDITION: CYLINDER 3 MISFIRED DUE TO A FAULTY COILPACK. COILPACK WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER CYLINDERS 2 AND 4 MISFIRE. WHEN THE MECHANIC TESTED THE COILPACKS, THEY WERE WORKING PROPERLY. PRESENTLY, RANDOM CYLINDERS CONTINUE TO MISFIRE EVEN THOUGH BRAND NEW COIL PACKS AR...

Sep 2, 2009 Visibility 126,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. SHE STATED THAT THE GLASS SEPARATED FROM THE WINDOWS FRAME, THEN FELL DOWN INTO THE WINDOW CREVICE. IF THE OCCUPANTS ARE NOT PROPERLY SECURED IN THE VEHICLE, THE RISK FOR SERIOUS INJURY IS INCREASED. SHE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND A TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THA...

Sep 2, 2009 Visibility 126,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. SHE STATED THAT THE GLASS SEPARATED FROM THE WINDOWS FRAME, THEN FELL DOWN INTO THE WINDOW CREVICE. IF THE OCCUPANTS ARE NOT PROPERLY SECURED IN THE VEHICLE, THE RISK FOR SERIOUS INJURY IS INCREASED. SHE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND A TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THA...

Jul 22, 2009 Electrical System Fire 102,000 mi

SLIGHT SMELL OF SMOKE IN 2001 VW JETTA WHILE DRIVING. PARKED CAR AT HOME AND RETURNED TO CAR APROX. 30 MINUTES LATER TO FIND CABIN FULL OF SMOKE/SMOLDERING FROM AREA BEHIND RIGHT REAR SEAT. DISCONNECTED BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL AND PUT WATER ON SMOLDERING AREA TO EXTINGUISH FIRE. 8-10 INCH HOLE BUR...

Jul 22, 2009 Electrical System Fire 102,000 mi

SLIGHT SMELL OF SMOKE IN 2001 VW JETTA WHILE DRIVING. PARKED CAR AT HOME AND RETURNED TO CAR APROX. 30 MINUTES LATER TO FIND CABIN FULL OF SMOKE/SMOLDERING FROM AREA BEHIND RIGHT REAR SEAT. DISCONNECTED BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL AND PUT WATER ON SMOLDERING AREA TO EXTINGUISH FIRE. 8-10 INCH HOLE BUR...

Mar 19, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH OR LESS, THE VEHICLE WOULD REV AND PERFORMED AS IF IT WOULD STALL. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ALSO ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 100,000.

Mar 19, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH OR LESS, THE VEHICLE WOULD REV AND PERFORMED AS IF IT WOULD STALL. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ALSO ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 100,000.

Mar 10, 2009 Electrical System

THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE. THE EPC LIGHT COMES ON SPORADICALLY, THUS MAKING YOU LOSE POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. IT IS VERY SCARY WHEN YOU HAVE NO POWER IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AND YOU HAVE TO PULL THE CAR OVER AND RESTART HOPING THE LIGHT WILL GO OFF UNTIL YOU CAN GET TO YOU...

Mar 10, 2009 Electrical System

THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE. THE EPC LIGHT COMES ON SPORADICALLY, THUS MAKING YOU LOSE POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. IT IS VERY SCARY WHEN YOU HAVE NO POWER IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AND YOU HAVE TO PULL THE CAR OVER AND RESTART HOPING THE LIGHT WILL GO OFF UNTIL YOU CAN GET TO YOU...

Feb 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,000 mi

FROM THE TIME I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IT HAS BEEN STUTTERING WHILE IDLE. I HAVE REPLACED THE MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR, MASTER SENSOR, SEVERAL HOSES AND CONNECTORS AND PARTS OF THE ENGINE. NOW IT STOPS WHILE I'M WAITING AT RED LIGHTS. *TR

Feb 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,000 mi

FROM THE TIME I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IT HAS BEEN STUTTERING WHILE IDLE. I HAVE REPLACED THE MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR, MASTER SENSOR, SEVERAL HOSES AND CONNECTORS AND PARTS OF THE ENGINE. NOW IT STOPS WHILE I'M WAITING AT RED LIGHTS. *TR

Feb 4, 2009 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE THAT ONLY ALLOWS ME TO GET A REPAIR AT AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP. I LIVE IN A RURAL AREA 4 HOURS FROM THE CLOSEST DEALERSHIP. THEY WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO REPAIR IT LOCALLY AND GET RE-IMBURSED. IT IS 4 HOURS TO THIS DEALERSHIP MEANING AN OVERNIGHT STAY. THE TOTAL COST...

Feb 4, 2009 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE THAT ONLY ALLOWS ME TO GET A REPAIR AT AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP. I LIVE IN A RURAL AREA 4 HOURS FROM THE CLOSEST DEALERSHIP. THEY WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO REPAIR IT LOCALLY AND GET RE-IMBURSED. IT IS 4 HOURS TO THIS DEALERSHIP MEANING AN OVERNIGHT STAY. THE TOTAL COST...

Jan 21, 2009 Visibility 64,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW REPEATEDLY FALLS INTO DOOR DESPITE NUMEROUS REPAIRS. *TR

Jan 21, 2009 Visibility 64,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW REPEATEDLY FALLS INTO DOOR DESPITE NUMEROUS REPAIRS. *TR

Jan 2, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT PURCHASED A USED CAR AND, WITHIN THE SAME WEEK, IT BEGAN TO STALL. THE DEALER COULD FIND NO FAILURES. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER VOLKSWAGEN DEALER AND THEY GAVE HER A LIST OF ALL THE FAILURES. THE LIST INCLUDED THE TRANSMISSION, RATTL...

Jan 2, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT PURCHASED A USED CAR AND, WITHIN THE SAME WEEK, IT BEGAN TO STALL. THE DEALER COULD FIND NO FAILURES. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER VOLKSWAGEN DEALER AND THEY GAVE HER A LIST OF ALL THE FAILURES. THE LIST INCLUDED THE TRANSMISSION, RATTL...

Jan 2, 2009 Power Train 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT PURCHASED A USED CAR AND, WITHIN THE SAME WEEK, IT BEGAN TO STALL. THE DEALER COULD FIND NO FAILURES. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER VOLKSWAGEN DEALER AND THEY GAVE HER A LIST OF ALL THE FAILURES. THE LIST INCLUDED THE TRANSMISSION, RATTL...

Jan 2, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT PURCHASED A USED CAR AND, WITHIN THE SAME WEEK, IT BEGAN TO STALL. THE DEALER COULD FIND NO FAILURES. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER VOLKSWAGEN DEALER AND THEY GAVE HER A LIST OF ALL THE FAILURES. THE LIST INCLUDED THE TRANSMISSION, RATTL...

Jan 2, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT PURCHASED A USED CAR AND, WITHIN THE SAME WEEK, IT BEGAN TO STALL. THE DEALER COULD FIND NO FAILURES. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER VOLKSWAGEN DEALER AND THEY GAVE HER A LIST OF ALL THE FAILURES. THE LIST INCLUDED THE TRANSMISSION, RATTL...

Jan 2, 2009 Power Train 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT PURCHASED A USED CAR AND, WITHIN THE SAME WEEK, IT BEGAN TO STALL. THE DEALER COULD FIND NO FAILURES. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER VOLKSWAGEN DEALER AND THEY GAVE HER A LIST OF ALL THE FAILURES. THE LIST INCLUDED THE TRANSMISSION, RATTL...

Dec 16, 2008 Structure

I BOUGHT MY 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA USED IN JULY 2006. EVER SINCE, THERE HAS BEEN A HORRIBLE SMELL OF CRAYONS INFUSED THROUGHOUT MY CAR. I TRIED EVERYTHING TO GET THE SMELL OUT. HOWEVER, THIS SMELL IS BECOMING A DAILY BURDEN FOR ME TO EVEN DRIVE THE CAR FOR MORE THAN 5 MINUTES SINCE I GET HEADACHES AN...

Dec 16, 2008 Structure

I BOUGHT MY 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA USED IN JULY 2006. EVER SINCE, THERE HAS BEEN A HORRIBLE SMELL OF CRAYONS INFUSED THROUGHOUT MY CAR. I TRIED EVERYTHING TO GET THE SMELL OUT. HOWEVER, THIS SMELL IS BECOMING A DAILY BURDEN FOR ME TO EVEN DRIVE THE CAR FOR MORE THAN 5 MINUTES SINCE I GET HEADACHES AN...

Nov 29, 2008 Power Train 95,200 mi

TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED, FAILS TO SHIFT. *TR

Nov 29, 2008 Power Train 95,200 mi

TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED, FAILS TO SHIFT. *TR

Nov 13, 2008 Power Train 110,000 mi

2001 VW JETTA VR6 FOR YEARS MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS OCCASIONALLY SLIPPED WHILE SHIFTING BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEARS. ALSO, MY GEAR SELECTOR SLIPS BETWEEN "D" AND "3" WITHOUT AN RESISTANCE. A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO, WITH MY CAR BEING REGULARLY MAINTAINED, THIS PROBLEM BECAME PERSISTENT. NOW, EVER...

Nov 13, 2008 Power Train 110,000 mi

2001 VW JETTA VR6 FOR YEARS MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS OCCASIONALLY SLIPPED WHILE SHIFTING BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEARS. ALSO, MY GEAR SELECTOR SLIPS BETWEEN "D" AND "3" WITHOUT AN RESISTANCE. A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO, WITH MY CAR BEING REGULARLY MAINTAINED, THIS PROBLEM BECAME PERSISTENT. NOW, EVER...

Nov 3, 2008 Electrical System 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED LIT UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TEN TIMES AND THEY STATED THAT T...

Nov 3, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED LIT UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TEN TIMES AND THEY STATED THAT T...

Nov 3, 2008 Electrical System 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED LIT UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TEN TIMES AND THEY STATED THAT T...

Nov 3, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED LIT UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TEN TIMES AND THEY STATED THAT T...

Oct 30, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 109,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE ENGINE FAILED, WHICH PREVENTED A CRASH FROM OCCURRING. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING DIAGNOS...

Oct 30, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 109,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE ENGINE FAILED, WHICH PREVENTED A CRASH FROM OCCURRING. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING DIAGNOS...

Oct 30, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 109,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE ENGINE FAILED, WHICH PREVENTED A CRASH FROM OCCURRING. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING DIAGNOS...

Oct 30, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 109,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE ENGINE FAILED, WHICH PREVENTED A CRASH FROM OCCURRING. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING DIAGNOS...

Oct 24, 2008 Air Bags 134,402 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 10-15 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF IMPACT BEING INVOLVED. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, WHO THEN CALLED THE DEALER. WHILE THE MECHANIC WAS ON THE PHONE, ANOTHER SIDE ...

Oct 24, 2008 Air Bags 134,402 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 10-15 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF IMPACT BEING INVOLVED. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, WHO THEN CALLED THE DEALER. WHILE THE MECHANIC WAS ON THE PHONE, ANOTHER SIDE ...

Oct 16, 2008 Air Bags 134,409 mi

I OWN A 2001 JETTA, I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. ON TUESDAY OCTOBER 14, 2008 I WAS DRIVING IN CALIFORNIA FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES WHEN MY AIRBAG LIGHT STARTED BLINKING ON AND OFF. ABOUT EVERY 10-15 SECONDS IT WOULD TURN ON, THEN 15 SECONDS LATER IT WOULD TURN OFF. ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER I WAS ON THE 91 FRE...

Oct 16, 2008 Air Bags 134,409 mi

I OWN A 2001 JETTA, I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. ON TUESDAY OCTOBER 14, 2008 I WAS DRIVING IN CALIFORNIA FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES WHEN MY AIRBAG LIGHT STARTED BLINKING ON AND OFF. ABOUT EVERY 10-15 SECONDS IT WOULD TURN ON, THEN 15 SECONDS LATER IT WOULD TURN OFF. ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER I WAS ON THE 91 FRE...

Sep 26, 2008 Air Bags 88,323 mi

TODAY, MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING OUR 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLS 1.8T DOWN THE ROAD. THE RIGHT SIDE WHEELS WENT A FEW INCHES OFF THE EDGE OF THE ROAD. SHE REMAINED STRAIGHT AND GUIDED THE CAR BACK ONTO THE ROAD. ONCE BACK ON THE ROAD FULLY, THE SIDE AIRBAG (DRIVER'S SIDE) DEPLOYED. SHE WAS ABLE TO GU...

Sep 26, 2008 Air Bags 88,323 mi

TODAY, MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING OUR 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLS 1.8T DOWN THE ROAD. THE RIGHT SIDE WHEELS WENT A FEW INCHES OFF THE EDGE OF THE ROAD. SHE REMAINED STRAIGHT AND GUIDED THE CAR BACK ONTO THE ROAD. ONCE BACK ON THE ROAD FULLY, THE SIDE AIRBAG (DRIVER'S SIDE) DEPLOYED. SHE WAS ABLE TO GU...

Aug 26, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA HAS ALWAYS HAD A BURNING CRAYON SMELL AND HAS BEEN GETTING WORSE. I THOUGHT IT WAS ONLY MY CAR UNTIL I LOOKED ONLINE AND SAW THAT THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ON DIFFERENT FORUMS ABOUT THE SAME THING. THE MAIN CONCERN IS IF THIS SMELL IS TOXIC. ON DAYS THAT THE SMELL IS WORSE ...

Aug 26, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA HAS ALWAYS HAD A BURNING CRAYON SMELL AND HAS BEEN GETTING WORSE. I THOUGHT IT WAS ONLY MY CAR UNTIL I LOOKED ONLINE AND SAW THAT THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ON DIFFERENT FORUMS ABOUT THE SAME THING. THE MAIN CONCERN IS IF THIS SMELL IS TOXIC. ON DAYS THAT THE SMELL IS WORSE ...

Aug 24, 2008 Structure

I HAVE A 2001 JETTA AND IS HAS A CRAYON SMELL IN IT. IT GETS WORST IN THE HEAT. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE CORPORATE OFFICE AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME COMPLAINT ON THE INTERNET HOWEVER IT CONTINUES TO BE IGNORED. IT IS TO THE POINT WHERE I GET A HEADACHE WHEN ...

Aug 24, 2008 Structure

I HAVE A 2001 JETTA AND IS HAS A CRAYON SMELL IN IT. IT GETS WORST IN THE HEAT. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE CORPORATE OFFICE AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME COMPLAINT ON THE INTERNET HOWEVER IT CONTINUES TO BE IGNORED. IT IS TO THE POINT WHERE I GET A HEADACHE WHEN ...

Aug 20, 2008 Visibility 44,896 mi

FRONT SIDE WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED PREMATURELY LEAVING WINDOWS DOWN AND UNUSABLE. RIGHT SIDE FAILED 7-27-07 AT 44,896 MILES (REPAIR COST $350.73) AND LEFT SIDE 8-20-08 AT 49945 MILES (REPAIR COST $334.45). ON THE RIGHT SIDE THE GLASS SHATTERED SPRAYING OVER THE PASSENGER AND SEAT. THE VEHICLE WA...

Aug 20, 2008 Visibility 44,896 mi

FRONT SIDE WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED PREMATURELY LEAVING WINDOWS DOWN AND UNUSABLE. RIGHT SIDE FAILED 7-27-07 AT 44,896 MILES (REPAIR COST $350.73) AND LEFT SIDE 8-20-08 AT 49945 MILES (REPAIR COST $334.45). ON THE RIGHT SIDE THE GLASS SHATTERED SPRAYING OVER THE PASSENGER AND SEAT. THE VEHICLE WA...

Aug 12, 2008 Air Bags Crash 156,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 JETTA HOME AFTER DROPPING MY FRIEND OFF AT THE AIRPORT, WHEN OUT OF NO WHERE DEER JUMPED OUT ONTO THE HIGHWAY. I WAS DRIVING AT 80 MILES AN HOUR AND DID NOT HAVE ANY TIME TO REACT. I HIT THE DEER, DESTROYING THE FRONT OF MY CAR. THE CAR WASN'T IN ANY CONDITION TO BE DRIVEN, FOR...

Aug 12, 2008 Air Bags Crash 156,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 JETTA HOME AFTER DROPPING MY FRIEND OFF AT THE AIRPORT, WHEN OUT OF NO WHERE DEER JUMPED OUT ONTO THE HIGHWAY. I WAS DRIVING AT 80 MILES AN HOUR AND DID NOT HAVE ANY TIME TO REACT. I HIT THE DEER, DESTROYING THE FRONT OF MY CAR. THE CAR WASN'T IN ANY CONDITION TO BE DRIVEN, FOR...

Aug 7, 2008 Structure

I OWN A 2001 VW JETTA. I BOUGHT IT 3 YEARS AGO, USED FROM THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP. THE AUTOMOBILE WAS SOLD AS A "CERTIFIED" AUTO, WHICH I FOUND OUT LATER DOES NOT MEAN MUCH. MY TRUNK IS LOCKED SHUT AND DOES NOT OPEN MANUALLY OR WITH REMOTE, I'VE HAD TO REPLACE CV BOOTS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, TRANSM...

Aug 7, 2008 Power Train

I OWN A 2001 VW JETTA. I BOUGHT IT 3 YEARS AGO, USED FROM THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP. THE AUTOMOBILE WAS SOLD AS A "CERTIFIED" AUTO, WHICH I FOUND OUT LATER DOES NOT MEAN MUCH. MY TRUNK IS LOCKED SHUT AND DOES NOT OPEN MANUALLY OR WITH REMOTE, I'VE HAD TO REPLACE CV BOOTS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, TRANSM...

Aug 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 2001 VW JETTA. I BOUGHT IT 3 YEARS AGO, USED FROM THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP. THE AUTOMOBILE WAS SOLD AS A "CERTIFIED" AUTO, WHICH I FOUND OUT LATER DOES NOT MEAN MUCH. MY TRUNK IS LOCKED SHUT AND DOES NOT OPEN MANUALLY OR WITH REMOTE, I'VE HAD TO REPLACE CV BOOTS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, TRANSM...

Aug 7, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

I OWN A 2001 VW JETTA. I BOUGHT IT 3 YEARS AGO, USED FROM THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP. THE AUTOMOBILE WAS SOLD AS A "CERTIFIED" AUTO, WHICH I FOUND OUT LATER DOES NOT MEAN MUCH. MY TRUNK IS LOCKED SHUT AND DOES NOT OPEN MANUALLY OR WITH REMOTE, I'VE HAD TO REPLACE CV BOOTS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, TRANSM...

Aug 7, 2008 Exterior Lighting

I OWN A 2001 VW JETTA. I BOUGHT IT 3 YEARS AGO, USED FROM THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP. THE AUTOMOBILE WAS SOLD AS A "CERTIFIED" AUTO, WHICH I FOUND OUT LATER DOES NOT MEAN MUCH. MY TRUNK IS LOCKED SHUT AND DOES NOT OPEN MANUALLY OR WITH REMOTE, I'VE HAD TO REPLACE CV BOOTS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, TRANSM...

Aug 7, 2008 Structure

I OWN A 2001 VW JETTA. I BOUGHT IT 3 YEARS AGO, USED FROM THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP. THE AUTOMOBILE WAS SOLD AS A "CERTIFIED" AUTO, WHICH I FOUND OUT LATER DOES NOT MEAN MUCH. MY TRUNK IS LOCKED SHUT AND DOES NOT OPEN MANUALLY OR WITH REMOTE, I'VE HAD TO REPLACE CV BOOTS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, TRANSM...

Aug 7, 2008 Power Train

I OWN A 2001 VW JETTA. I BOUGHT IT 3 YEARS AGO, USED FROM THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP. THE AUTOMOBILE WAS SOLD AS A "CERTIFIED" AUTO, WHICH I FOUND OUT LATER DOES NOT MEAN MUCH. MY TRUNK IS LOCKED SHUT AND DOES NOT OPEN MANUALLY OR WITH REMOTE, I'VE HAD TO REPLACE CV BOOTS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, TRANSM...

Aug 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 2001 VW JETTA. I BOUGHT IT 3 YEARS AGO, USED FROM THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP. THE AUTOMOBILE WAS SOLD AS A "CERTIFIED" AUTO, WHICH I FOUND OUT LATER DOES NOT MEAN MUCH. MY TRUNK IS LOCKED SHUT AND DOES NOT OPEN MANUALLY OR WITH REMOTE, I'VE HAD TO REPLACE CV BOOTS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, TRANSM...

Aug 7, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

I OWN A 2001 VW JETTA. I BOUGHT IT 3 YEARS AGO, USED FROM THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP. THE AUTOMOBILE WAS SOLD AS A "CERTIFIED" AUTO, WHICH I FOUND OUT LATER DOES NOT MEAN MUCH. MY TRUNK IS LOCKED SHUT AND DOES NOT OPEN MANUALLY OR WITH REMOTE, I'VE HAD TO REPLACE CV BOOTS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, TRANSM...

Aug 7, 2008 Exterior Lighting

I OWN A 2001 VW JETTA. I BOUGHT IT 3 YEARS AGO, USED FROM THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP. THE AUTOMOBILE WAS SOLD AS A "CERTIFIED" AUTO, WHICH I FOUND OUT LATER DOES NOT MEAN MUCH. MY TRUNK IS LOCKED SHUT AND DOES NOT OPEN MANUALLY OR WITH REMOTE, I'VE HAD TO REPLACE CV BOOTS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, TRANSM...

Jul 30, 2008 Electrical System 87,000 mi

2001 VW JETTA EPC LIGHT COMES ON ALOT. THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED BY THE MANUFACTURER. CAR SLOWS DOWN TO 20 MPH OR LESS. HAVE SEEN COMPLAINTS THAT THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN. THIS IS UNSAFE OR MYSELF AND MY 2 SMALL CHILDREN. *TR

Jul 30, 2008 Electrical System 87,000 mi

2001 VW JETTA EPC LIGHT COMES ON ALOT. THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED BY THE MANUFACTURER. CAR SLOWS DOWN TO 20 MPH OR LESS. HAVE SEEN COMPLAINTS THAT THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN. THIS IS UNSAFE OR MYSELF AND MY 2 SMALL CHILDREN. *TR

Jul 22, 2008 Visibility 98,000 mi

2001 VW JETTA-- WINDOW REGULATOR REPLACEMENT. VW WILL ONLY REPLACE WINDOWS WITH PROVEN DEFECT(WINDOWS THAT HAVE ALREADY FALLEN DOWN). I LIVE IN MN AND I DON'T WANT TO CHANCE THAT MY WINDOE WILL FALL DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF WINTER. I ASKED VW TO REPLACE ALL WINDOW REGULATORS, AND THEY REFUSED. *TR

Jul 22, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

MY TRUNK RELEASE WILL NOT WORK, WITH OR WITHOUT THE REMOTE KEY. I CONTACTED VW OF AMERICA AND THEY REFUSE TO INDICATE THIS IS A DEFECT, EVEN THOUGH MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ARE FOUND ONLINE BY OTHER VW OWNERS. *TR

Jul 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED ...

Jul 22, 2008 Visibility 98,000 mi

2001 VW JETTA-- WINDOW REGULATOR REPLACEMENT. VW WILL ONLY REPLACE WINDOWS WITH PROVEN DEFECT(WINDOWS THAT HAVE ALREADY FALLEN DOWN). I LIVE IN MN AND I DON'T WANT TO CHANCE THAT MY WINDOE WILL FALL DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF WINTER. I ASKED VW TO REPLACE ALL WINDOW REGULATORS, AND THEY REFUSED. *TR

Jul 22, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

MY TRUNK RELEASE WILL NOT WORK, WITH OR WITHOUT THE REMOTE KEY. I CONTACTED VW OF AMERICA AND THEY REFUSE TO INDICATE THIS IS A DEFECT, EVEN THOUGH MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ARE FOUND ONLINE BY OTHER VW OWNERS. *TR

Jul 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED ...

Jul 15, 2008 Power Train 134,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT HAS HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION THREE TIMES WITHIN THREE MONTHS. THERE IS A DIAL PIN THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR, WHICH CAME OUT OF PLACE AND CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SHOP NUMEROUS ...

Jul 15, 2008 Power Train 134,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT HAS HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION THREE TIMES WITHIN THREE MONTHS. THERE IS A DIAL PIN THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR, WHICH CAME OUT OF PLACE AND CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SHOP NUMEROUS ...

Jul 10, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 61,100 mi

ABS/ASR LIGHTS CAME ON. DEALERSHIP SAID THAT I NEED A NEW ABS MODULE AND PUMP. AFTER READING ONLINE, I HAVE READ THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. CAR ONLY HAS 61,000 MILES ON IT. *TR

Jul 10, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 61,100 mi

ABS/ASR LIGHTS CAME ON. DEALERSHIP SAID THAT I NEED A NEW ABS MODULE AND PUMP. AFTER READING ONLINE, I HAVE READ THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. CAR ONLY HAS 61,000 MILES ON IT. *TR

Jun 18, 2008 Visibility

I OWN A 2001 VW JETTA GLS VR6. SINCE I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT. I AM A YOUNG WOMAN IN THE MILITARY AND AM IN FULL TIME SCHOOL, SO I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO RUN AROUND AND FIX IT AS MUCH AS I HAVE BEEN FORCED TO DO. FIRST MY GAS GAUGE WENT OUT THREE MONTHS AFTER BUYING IT $600...

Jun 18, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

I OWN A 2001 VW JETTA GLS VR6. SINCE I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT. I AM A YOUNG WOMAN IN THE MILITARY AND AM IN FULL TIME SCHOOL, SO I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO RUN AROUND AND FIX IT AS MUCH AS I HAVE BEEN FORCED TO DO. FIRST MY GAS GAUGE WENT OUT THREE MONTHS AFTER BUYING IT $600...

Jun 18, 2008 Electrical System

I OWN A 2001 VW JETTA GLS VR6. SINCE I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT. I AM A YOUNG WOMAN IN THE MILITARY AND AM IN FULL TIME SCHOOL, SO I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO RUN AROUND AND FIX IT AS MUCH AS I HAVE BEEN FORCED TO DO. FIRST MY GAS GAUGE WENT OUT THREE MONTHS AFTER BUYING IT $600...

Jun 18, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 2001 VW JETTA GLS VR6. SINCE I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT. I AM A YOUNG WOMAN IN THE MILITARY AND AM IN FULL TIME SCHOOL, SO I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO RUN AROUND AND FIX IT AS MUCH AS I HAVE BEEN FORCED TO DO. FIRST MY GAS GAUGE WENT OUT THREE MONTHS AFTER BUYING IT $600...

Jun 18, 2008 Equipment

I OWN A 2001 VW JETTA GLS VR6. SINCE I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT. I AM A YOUNG WOMAN IN THE MILITARY AND AM IN FULL TIME SCHOOL, SO I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO RUN AROUND AND FIX IT AS MUCH AS I HAVE BEEN FORCED TO DO. FIRST MY GAS GAUGE WENT OUT THREE MONTHS AFTER BUYING IT $600...

Jun 18, 2008 Visibility

I OWN A 2001 VW JETTA GLS VR6. SINCE I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT. I AM A YOUNG WOMAN IN THE MILITARY AND AM IN FULL TIME SCHOOL, SO I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO RUN AROUND AND FIX IT AS MUCH AS I HAVE BEEN FORCED TO DO. FIRST MY GAS GAUGE WENT OUT THREE MONTHS AFTER BUYING IT $600...

Jun 18, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

I OWN A 2001 VW JETTA GLS VR6. SINCE I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT. I AM A YOUNG WOMAN IN THE MILITARY AND AM IN FULL TIME SCHOOL, SO I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO RUN AROUND AND FIX IT AS MUCH AS I HAVE BEEN FORCED TO DO. FIRST MY GAS GAUGE WENT OUT THREE MONTHS AFTER BUYING IT $600...

Jun 18, 2008 Electrical System

I OWN A 2001 VW JETTA GLS VR6. SINCE I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT. I AM A YOUNG WOMAN IN THE MILITARY AND AM IN FULL TIME SCHOOL, SO I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO RUN AROUND AND FIX IT AS MUCH AS I HAVE BEEN FORCED TO DO. FIRST MY GAS GAUGE WENT OUT THREE MONTHS AFTER BUYING IT $600...

Jun 18, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 2001 VW JETTA GLS VR6. SINCE I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT. I AM A YOUNG WOMAN IN THE MILITARY AND AM IN FULL TIME SCHOOL, SO I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO RUN AROUND AND FIX IT AS MUCH AS I HAVE BEEN FORCED TO DO. FIRST MY GAS GAUGE WENT OUT THREE MONTHS AFTER BUYING IT $600...

Jun 18, 2008 Equipment

I OWN A 2001 VW JETTA GLS VR6. SINCE I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT. I AM A YOUNG WOMAN IN THE MILITARY AND AM IN FULL TIME SCHOOL, SO I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO RUN AROUND AND FIX IT AS MUCH AS I HAVE BEEN FORCED TO DO. FIRST MY GAS GAUGE WENT OUT THREE MONTHS AFTER BUYING IT $600...

Jun 17, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 120,000 mi

2001 JETTA. IN TRAFFIC, A CAR STOPPED SUDDENLY TWO CARS BEFORE ME.... I STOPPED IN RESPONSE AND MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR - BRAKES FAILING , ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM FAILING - AND HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. MY CAR WAS TOTALED. *TR

Jun 17, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 120,000 mi

2001 JETTA. IN TRAFFIC, A CAR STOPPED SUDDENLY TWO CARS BEFORE ME.... I STOPPED IN RESPONSE AND MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR - BRAKES FAILING , ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM FAILING - AND HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. MY CAR WAS TOTALED. *TR

Jun 13, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 39,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI THAT WE BOUGHT IN DAYTONA BEACH, FL. THE CAR HAS 39,000 MILES ON IT. WE RECENTLY EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. WE WERE ON RT92 WHEN THE CAR STARTED SLOWING DOWN AND WOULD NOT GO ANY FASTER; THIS IS IN A 50MPH SPEED ZONE. MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AND AS SOO...

Jun 13, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 39,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI THAT WE BOUGHT IN DAYTONA BEACH, FL. THE CAR HAS 39,000 MILES ON IT. WE RECENTLY EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. WE WERE ON RT92 WHEN THE CAR STARTED SLOWING DOWN AND WOULD NOT GO ANY FASTER; THIS IS IN A 50MPH SPEED ZONE. MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AND AS SOO...

Jun 7, 2008 Visibility 110,000 mi

HEATER KNOB STOPPED WORKING IN HOT POSITIION. MECHANIC FOUND A PLASTIC CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY WAS BROKEN UNDER DASH. VW SAID ONLY REMEDY WAS BUY A WHOLE HEATER ASSEMBLY AT COST OF $450 PLUS LABOR WHICH WAS APPROX 6 HOURS. SO ENTIRE JOB WOULD HAVE BEEN OVER $1000 TO FIX A PROBLEM CAUSED BY A SMALL REMOVA...

Jun 7, 2008 Visibility 110,000 mi

HEATER KNOB STOPPED WORKING IN HOT POSITIION. MECHANIC FOUND A PLASTIC CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY WAS BROKEN UNDER DASH. VW SAID ONLY REMEDY WAS BUY A WHOLE HEATER ASSEMBLY AT COST OF $450 PLUS LABOR WHICH WAS APPROX 6 HOURS. SO ENTIRE JOB WOULD HAVE BEEN OVER $1000 TO FIX A PROBLEM CAUSED BY A SMALL REMOVA...

May 21, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V031000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK). HE WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOS...

May 21, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 70,574 mi

SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE VEHICLE FOR 2-3 DAYS. NOTICED GAS MILEAGE WAS EXTREMELY BAD - HAD TRAVELED 100 MILES AND USED 1/2 TANK OF GAS. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC. DEALER STATED FUEL LINE WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED, FUEL PUMP TO SENDING UNIT - GAS LEAKED INTO CAR'S TRUNK & REAR SEAT C...

May 21, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V031000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK). HE WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOS...

May 21, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 70,574 mi

SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE VEHICLE FOR 2-3 DAYS. NOTICED GAS MILEAGE WAS EXTREMELY BAD - HAD TRAVELED 100 MILES AND USED 1/2 TANK OF GAS. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC. DEALER STATED FUEL LINE WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED, FUEL PUMP TO SENDING UNIT - GAS LEAKED INTO CAR'S TRUNK & REAR SEAT C...

May 11, 2008 Wheels

I HAVE A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WOLFSBURG EDITION, THE BBS WHEELS THAT COME WITH THE WOLFSBURG TRIM ARE DEFECTIVE. THE LIP AROUND THE WHEEL IS PITTING AND IS CORROSIVE. THERE IS NO APPROXIMATE INCIDENT DATE JUST OVER THE TIME OF PURCHASE THE WHEELS GET WORSE AND WORSE. *TR

May 11, 2008 Equipment

I HAVE A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WOLFSBURG EDITION, THE BBS WHEELS THAT COME WITH THE WOLFSBURG TRIM ARE DEFECTIVE. THE LIP AROUND THE WHEEL IS PITTING AND IS CORROSIVE. THERE IS NO APPROXIMATE INCIDENT DATE JUST OVER THE TIME OF PURCHASE THE WHEELS GET WORSE AND WORSE. *TR

May 11, 2008 Wheels

I HAVE A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WOLFSBURG EDITION, THE BBS WHEELS THAT COME WITH THE WOLFSBURG TRIM ARE DEFECTIVE. THE LIP AROUND THE WHEEL IS PITTING AND IS CORROSIVE. THERE IS NO APPROXIMATE INCIDENT DATE JUST OVER THE TIME OF PURCHASE THE WHEELS GET WORSE AND WORSE. *TR

May 11, 2008 Equipment

I HAVE A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WOLFSBURG EDITION, THE BBS WHEELS THAT COME WITH THE WOLFSBURG TRIM ARE DEFECTIVE. THE LIP AROUND THE WHEEL IS PITTING AND IS CORROSIVE. THERE IS NO APPROXIMATE INCIDENT DATE JUST OVER THE TIME OF PURCHASE THE WHEELS GET WORSE AND WORSE. *TR

May 7, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 96,239 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE ATTEMPTING A U-TURN AT 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL ABILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS. THE VEHIC...

May 7, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 96,239 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE ATTEMPTING A U-TURN AT 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL ABILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS. THE VEHIC...

Apr 21, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,222 mi

MY CAR HAS HAD MODULATION PROBLEMS WHICH COME AS POWER SURGES WHILE DRIVING AND MORE RECENTLY WHILE IDLING AT RED LIGHTS, STOP SIGNS AND IN TRAFFIC. *TR

Apr 21, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,222 mi

MY CAR HAS HAD MODULATION PROBLEMS WHICH COME AS POWER SURGES WHILE DRIVING AND MORE RECENTLY WHILE IDLING AT RED LIGHTS, STOP SIGNS AND IN TRAFFIC. *TR

Apr 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,604 mi

1). INCIDENT HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE STALLED OUT WHILE DRIVING, LEADING TO A LOSS OF POWER AND MANUEVERABLE. OWNER HAD TO DRIFT INTO RIGHT-HAND LANE TO FIND A PLACE TO PULL OVER. 2). NO DAMAGE OR INJURY WAS CAUSED BY THE INCIDENT, AS THERE WAS MINIMAL TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY AT THAT TIME ...

Apr 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,604 mi

1). INCIDENT HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE STALLED OUT WHILE DRIVING, LEADING TO A LOSS OF POWER AND MANUEVERABLE. OWNER HAD TO DRIFT INTO RIGHT-HAND LANE TO FIND A PLACE TO PULL OVER. 2). NO DAMAGE OR INJURY WAS CAUSED BY THE INCIDENT, AS THERE WAS MINIMAL TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY AT THAT TIME ...

Apr 15, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 140,000 mi

ON A CLEAR DAY, DRY PAVEMENT, WENT TO BRAKE IN CITY TRAFFIC AND BRAKES FAILED CAUSING ME TO REAR END THE CAR IN FRONT ( CAUSING $2600 DAMAGES) AND TOTALLING MY CAR. NO INJURIES. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, POSSIBLY DUE TO THE LOW SPEED I WAS TRAVELLING. *TR

Apr 15, 2008 Air Bags Crash 140,000 mi

ON A CLEAR DAY, DRY PAVEMENT, WENT TO BRAKE IN CITY TRAFFIC AND BRAKES FAILED CAUSING ME TO REAR END THE CAR IN FRONT ( CAUSING $2600 DAMAGES) AND TOTALLING MY CAR. NO INJURIES. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, POSSIBLY DUE TO THE LOW SPEED I WAS TRAVELLING. *TR

Apr 15, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 140,000 mi

ON A CLEAR DAY, DRY PAVEMENT, WENT TO BRAKE IN CITY TRAFFIC AND BRAKES FAILED CAUSING ME TO REAR END THE CAR IN FRONT ( CAUSING $2600 DAMAGES) AND TOTALLING MY CAR. NO INJURIES. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, POSSIBLY DUE TO THE LOW SPEED I WAS TRAVELLING. *TR

Apr 15, 2008 Air Bags Crash 140,000 mi

ON A CLEAR DAY, DRY PAVEMENT, WENT TO BRAKE IN CITY TRAFFIC AND BRAKES FAILED CAUSING ME TO REAR END THE CAR IN FRONT ( CAUSING $2600 DAMAGES) AND TOTALLING MY CAR. NO INJURIES. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, POSSIBLY DUE TO THE LOW SPEED I WAS TRAVELLING. *TR

Mar 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 121,000 mi

DURING THE PAST MONTH I HAVE HAD MY CAR IN 2 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, WITH ENGINE SPUTTERING AND STALLING PERIODICALLY. THE FIRST TIME THE COILS AND SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED (DEALERSHIP CLAIMED THEY WERE LOSE AND BLACK), SECOND TIME THEY THOUGHT IT WAS THE BATTERY, WHICH WAS...

Mar 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 121,000 mi

DURING THE PAST MONTH I HAVE HAD MY CAR IN 2 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, WITH ENGINE SPUTTERING AND STALLING PERIODICALLY. THE FIRST TIME THE COILS AND SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED (DEALERSHIP CLAIMED THEY WERE LOSE AND BLACK), SECOND TIME THEY THOUGHT IT WAS THE BATTERY, WHICH WAS...

Mar 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

MULTIPLE FAILURES OF RADIATOR FAN, LEADING TO MULTIPLE REPLACEMENTS; MULTIPLE FAILURES/REPLACEMENTS OF OXYGEN SENSOR AND MASS FLOW SENSOR; MISDIAGNOSED REPLACEMENT OF CATALYTIC CONVERTER; WATER LEAKAGE INTO INTERIOR OF CAR; INCIDENTS STARTING OCCURRING IN 2004, LATEST IN MARCH 2008; NUMBER OF F...

Mar 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

MULTIPLE FAILURES OF RADIATOR FAN, LEADING TO MULTIPLE REPLACEMENTS; MULTIPLE FAILURES/REPLACEMENTS OF OXYGEN SENSOR AND MASS FLOW SENSOR; MISDIAGNOSED REPLACEMENT OF CATALYTIC CONVERTER; WATER LEAKAGE INTO INTERIOR OF CAR; INCIDENTS STARTING OCCURRING IN 2004, LATEST IN MARCH 2008; NUMBER OF F...

Mar 22, 2008 Structure

MULTIPLE FAILURES OF RADIATOR FAN, LEADING TO MULTIPLE REPLACEMENTS; MULTIPLE FAILURES/REPLACEMENTS OF OXYGEN SENSOR AND MASS FLOW SENSOR; MISDIAGNOSED REPLACEMENT OF CATALYTIC CONVERTER; WATER LEAKAGE INTO INTERIOR OF CAR; INCIDENTS STARTING OCCURRING IN 2004, LATEST IN MARCH 2008; NUMBER OF F...

Mar 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

MULTIPLE FAILURES OF RADIATOR FAN, LEADING TO MULTIPLE REPLACEMENTS; MULTIPLE FAILURES/REPLACEMENTS OF OXYGEN SENSOR AND MASS FLOW SENSOR; MISDIAGNOSED REPLACEMENT OF CATALYTIC CONVERTER; WATER LEAKAGE INTO INTERIOR OF CAR; INCIDENTS STARTING OCCURRING IN 2004, LATEST IN MARCH 2008; NUMBER OF F...

Mar 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

MULTIPLE FAILURES OF RADIATOR FAN, LEADING TO MULTIPLE REPLACEMENTS; MULTIPLE FAILURES/REPLACEMENTS OF OXYGEN SENSOR AND MASS FLOW SENSOR; MISDIAGNOSED REPLACEMENT OF CATALYTIC CONVERTER; WATER LEAKAGE INTO INTERIOR OF CAR; INCIDENTS STARTING OCCURRING IN 2004, LATEST IN MARCH 2008; NUMBER OF F...

Mar 22, 2008 Structure

MULTIPLE FAILURES OF RADIATOR FAN, LEADING TO MULTIPLE REPLACEMENTS; MULTIPLE FAILURES/REPLACEMENTS OF OXYGEN SENSOR AND MASS FLOW SENSOR; MISDIAGNOSED REPLACEMENT OF CATALYTIC CONVERTER; WATER LEAKAGE INTO INTERIOR OF CAR; INCIDENTS STARTING OCCURRING IN 2004, LATEST IN MARCH 2008; NUMBER OF F...

Mar 21, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE ABS SYSTEM ON MY 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA IS IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $2,500.00!! I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THIS PART FOR THIS YEAR, MAKE, MODEL BUT AM BEING TOLD THAT MINE IS NOT ONE OF THEM-THAT MY VIN # DOES NOT FALL INTO THE REC...

Mar 21, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE ABS SYSTEM ON MY 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA IS IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $2,500.00!! I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THIS PART FOR THIS YEAR, MAKE, MODEL BUT AM BEING TOLD THAT MINE IS NOT ONE OF THEM-THAT MY VIN # DOES NOT FALL INTO THE REC...

Mar 20, 2008 Visibility 84,000 mi

MY 2001 JETTA HAS NOW HAD TWO WINDOWS FALL INTO THE DOORS. THE FIRST WAS THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. NOW THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW HAS FALLEN THROUGH THE DOOR. THIS SEEMS TO BE A WELL KNOW AND COMMON ISSUE, BUT THERE IS CURRENTLY NO RECALL TO MY KNOWLEDGE. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WINDOWS HTTP://WWW...

Mar 20, 2008 Visibility 84,000 mi

MY 2001 JETTA HAS NOW HAD TWO WINDOWS FALL INTO THE DOORS. THE FIRST WAS THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. NOW THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW HAS FALLEN THROUGH THE DOOR. THIS SEEMS TO BE A WELL KNOW AND COMMON ISSUE, BUT THERE IS CURRENTLY NO RECALL TO MY KNOWLEDGE. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WINDOWS HTTP://WWW...

Mar 16, 2008 Equipment 78,521 mi

THE FAILURE WAS THAT THE LOOSE SPARK PLUG WIDENED THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND THAT CAUSED THE LOUD VIBRATION IN THE ENGINE. IT ALSO AFFECTED THE FUNCTION OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM, TOO. SO, I WAS TOLD BY THE RIVERSIDE VW DEALERSHIP THAT THE WHOLE CHAMBER HAS TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $5,400. THE RIVE...

Mar 16, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,521 mi

THE FAILURE WAS THAT THE LOOSE SPARK PLUG WIDENED THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND THAT CAUSED THE LOUD VIBRATION IN THE ENGINE. IT ALSO AFFECTED THE FUNCTION OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM, TOO. SO, I WAS TOLD BY THE RIVERSIDE VW DEALERSHIP THAT THE WHOLE CHAMBER HAS TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $5,400. THE RIVE...

Mar 16, 2008 Equipment 78,521 mi

THE FAILURE WAS THAT THE LOOSE SPARK PLUG WIDENED THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND THAT CAUSED THE LOUD VIBRATION IN THE ENGINE. IT ALSO AFFECTED THE FUNCTION OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM, TOO. SO, I WAS TOLD BY THE RIVERSIDE VW DEALERSHIP THAT THE WHOLE CHAMBER HAS TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $5,400. THE RIVE...

Mar 16, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,521 mi

THE FAILURE WAS THAT THE LOOSE SPARK PLUG WIDENED THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND THAT CAUSED THE LOUD VIBRATION IN THE ENGINE. IT ALSO AFFECTED THE FUNCTION OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM, TOO. SO, I WAS TOLD BY THE RIVERSIDE VW DEALERSHIP THAT THE WHOLE CHAMBER HAS TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $5,400. THE RIVE...

Mar 9, 2008 Electrical System

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH 2001 VW JETTA, PURCHASED NEW IN JUNE, 2001.INCLUDING : WINDOWS SPORADICALLY MALFUNCTIONING (WHEN I CALLED VW CORPORATE AS WELL AS MY LOCAL DEALER, I WAS TOLD THAT AFTER THE DEALER EVALUATED PROBLEM I COULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LABOR CHARGE DEPENDING ON THE OUTCOME OF THEIR D...

Mar 9, 2008 Electrical System

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH 2001 VW JETTA, PURCHASED NEW IN JUNE, 2001.INCLUDING : WINDOWS SPORADICALLY MALFUNCTIONING (WHEN I CALLED VW CORPORATE AS WELL AS MY LOCAL DEALER, I WAS TOLD THAT AFTER THE DEALER EVALUATED PROBLEM I COULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LABOR CHARGE DEPENDING ON THE OUTCOME OF THEIR D...

Mar 9, 2008 Electrical System

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH 2001 VW JETTA, PURCHASED NEW IN JUNE, 2001.INCLUDING : WINDOWS SPORADICALLY MALFUNCTIONING (WHEN I CALLED VW CORPORATE AS WELL AS MY LOCAL DEALER, I WAS TOLD THAT AFTER THE DEALER EVALUATED PROBLEM I COULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LABOR CHARGE DEPENDING ON THE OUTCOME OF THEIR D...

Mar 9, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH 2001 VW JETTA, PURCHASED NEW IN JUNE, 2001.INCLUDING : WINDOWS SPORADICALLY MALFUNCTIONING (WHEN I CALLED VW CORPORATE AS WELL AS MY LOCAL DEALER, I WAS TOLD THAT AFTER THE DEALER EVALUATED PROBLEM I COULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LABOR CHARGE DEPENDING ON THE OUTCOME OF THEIR D...

Mar 9, 2008 Exterior Lighting

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH 2001 VW JETTA, PURCHASED NEW IN JUNE, 2001.INCLUDING : WINDOWS SPORADICALLY MALFUNCTIONING (WHEN I CALLED VW CORPORATE AS WELL AS MY LOCAL DEALER, I WAS TOLD THAT AFTER THE DEALER EVALUATED PROBLEM I COULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LABOR CHARGE DEPENDING ON THE OUTCOME OF THEIR D...

Mar 9, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH 2001 VW JETTA, PURCHASED NEW IN JUNE, 2001.INCLUDING : WINDOWS SPORADICALLY MALFUNCTIONING (WHEN I CALLED VW CORPORATE AS WELL AS MY LOCAL DEALER, I WAS TOLD THAT AFTER THE DEALER EVALUATED PROBLEM I COULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LABOR CHARGE DEPENDING ON THE OUTCOME OF THEIR D...

Mar 9, 2008 Exterior Lighting

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH 2001 VW JETTA, PURCHASED NEW IN JUNE, 2001.INCLUDING : WINDOWS SPORADICALLY MALFUNCTIONING (WHEN I CALLED VW CORPORATE AS WELL AS MY LOCAL DEALER, I WAS TOLD THAT AFTER THE DEALER EVALUATED PROBLEM I COULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LABOR CHARGE DEPENDING ON THE OUTCOME OF THEIR D...

Mar 9, 2008 Electrical System

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH 2001 VW JETTA, PURCHASED NEW IN JUNE, 2001.INCLUDING : WINDOWS SPORADICALLY MALFUNCTIONING (WHEN I CALLED VW CORPORATE AS WELL AS MY LOCAL DEALER, I WAS TOLD THAT AFTER THE DEALER EVALUATED PROBLEM I COULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LABOR CHARGE DEPENDING ON THE OUTCOME OF THEIR D...

Mar 9, 2008 Electrical System

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH 2001 VW JETTA, PURCHASED NEW IN JUNE, 2001.INCLUDING : WINDOWS SPORADICALLY MALFUNCTIONING (WHEN I CALLED VW CORPORATE AS WELL AS MY LOCAL DEALER, I WAS TOLD THAT AFTER THE DEALER EVALUATED PROBLEM I COULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LABOR CHARGE DEPENDING ON THE OUTCOME OF THEIR D...

Mar 9, 2008 Electrical System

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH 2001 VW JETTA, PURCHASED NEW IN JUNE, 2001.INCLUDING : WINDOWS SPORADICALLY MALFUNCTIONING (WHEN I CALLED VW CORPORATE AS WELL AS MY LOCAL DEALER, I WAS TOLD THAT AFTER THE DEALER EVALUATED PROBLEM I COULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LABOR CHARGE DEPENDING ON THE OUTCOME OF THEIR D...

Mar 9, 2008 Electrical System

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH 2001 VW JETTA, PURCHASED NEW IN JUNE, 2001.INCLUDING : WINDOWS SPORADICALLY MALFUNCTIONING (WHEN I CALLED VW CORPORATE AS WELL AS MY LOCAL DEALER, I WAS TOLD THAT AFTER THE DEALER EVALUATED PROBLEM I COULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LABOR CHARGE DEPENDING ON THE OUTCOME OF THEIR D...

Mar 9, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH 2001 VW JETTA, PURCHASED NEW IN JUNE, 2001.INCLUDING : WINDOWS SPORADICALLY MALFUNCTIONING (WHEN I CALLED VW CORPORATE AS WELL AS MY LOCAL DEALER, I WAS TOLD THAT AFTER THE DEALER EVALUATED PROBLEM I COULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LABOR CHARGE DEPENDING ON THE OUTCOME OF THEIR D...

Mar 9, 2008 Exterior Lighting

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH 2001 VW JETTA, PURCHASED NEW IN JUNE, 2001.INCLUDING : WINDOWS SPORADICALLY MALFUNCTIONING (WHEN I CALLED VW CORPORATE AS WELL AS MY LOCAL DEALER, I WAS TOLD THAT AFTER THE DEALER EVALUATED PROBLEM I COULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LABOR CHARGE DEPENDING ON THE OUTCOME OF THEIR D...

Mar 9, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH 2001 VW JETTA, PURCHASED NEW IN JUNE, 2001.INCLUDING : WINDOWS SPORADICALLY MALFUNCTIONING (WHEN I CALLED VW CORPORATE AS WELL AS MY LOCAL DEALER, I WAS TOLD THAT AFTER THE DEALER EVALUATED PROBLEM I COULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LABOR CHARGE DEPENDING ON THE OUTCOME OF THEIR D...

Mar 9, 2008 Exterior Lighting

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH 2001 VW JETTA, PURCHASED NEW IN JUNE, 2001.INCLUDING : WINDOWS SPORADICALLY MALFUNCTIONING (WHEN I CALLED VW CORPORATE AS WELL AS MY LOCAL DEALER, I WAS TOLD THAT AFTER THE DEALER EVALUATED PROBLEM I COULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LABOR CHARGE DEPENDING ON THE OUTCOME OF THEIR D...

Mar 9, 2008 Electrical System

NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH 2001 VW JETTA, PURCHASED NEW IN JUNE, 2001.INCLUDING : WINDOWS SPORADICALLY MALFUNCTIONING (WHEN I CALLED VW CORPORATE AS WELL AS MY LOCAL DEALER, I WAS TOLD THAT AFTER THE DEALER EVALUATED PROBLEM I COULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LABOR CHARGE DEPENDING ON THE OUTCOME OF THEIR D...

Mar 2, 2008 Structure

MY SUNROOF LEAKS AND LEAVES A PUDDLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR. *TR

Mar 2, 2008 Electrical System

MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE CONSTANTLY GOING OUT. I WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND THEN A MONTH OR SO LATER I HAVE TO REPLACE THE RIGHT, OR THE CENTER BRAKE LIGHT OR THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT. I AM REPLACING ABOUT 4-5 LIGHTS PER YEAR ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *TR ALSO NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. 1/2 OF THE I...

Mar 2, 2008 Exterior Lighting

MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE CONSTANTLY GOING OUT. I WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND THEN A MONTH OR SO LATER I HAVE TO REPLACE THE RIGHT, OR THE CENTER BRAKE LIGHT OR THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT. I AM REPLACING ABOUT 4-5 LIGHTS PER YEAR ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *TR ALSO NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. 1/2 OF THE I...

Mar 2, 2008 Structure

MY SUNROOF LEAKS AND LEAVES A PUDDLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR. *TR

Mar 2, 2008 Electrical System

MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE CONSTANTLY GOING OUT. I WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND THEN A MONTH OR SO LATER I HAVE TO REPLACE THE RIGHT, OR THE CENTER BRAKE LIGHT OR THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT. I AM REPLACING ABOUT 4-5 LIGHTS PER YEAR ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *TR ALSO NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. 1/2 OF THE I...

Mar 2, 2008 Exterior Lighting

MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE CONSTANTLY GOING OUT. I WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND THEN A MONTH OR SO LATER I HAVE TO REPLACE THE RIGHT, OR THE CENTER BRAKE LIGHT OR THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT. I AM REPLACING ABOUT 4-5 LIGHTS PER YEAR ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *TR ALSO NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. 1/2 OF THE I...

Feb 21, 2008 Power Train 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHENEVER THE CONTACT ATTEMPTS TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP SIGN OR LIGHT, THE VEHICLE LUNGES AND/OR SURGES INTO THE NEXT GEAR. THE VEHICLE TAKES A LONG TIME TO SHIFT FROM THIRD TO FOURTH GEAR AND THEN DRIVES NORMALLY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 170,594 AND F...

Feb 21, 2008 Power Train 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHENEVER THE CONTACT ATTEMPTS TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP SIGN OR LIGHT, THE VEHICLE LUNGES AND/OR SURGES INTO THE NEXT GEAR. THE VEHICLE TAKES A LONG TIME TO SHIFT FROM THIRD TO FOURTH GEAR AND THEN DRIVES NORMALLY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 170,594 AND F...

Feb 11, 2008 Power Train 65,000 mi

WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE THERE IS .5 TO 1 SECOND DELAY TO ENGAGE FORWARD GEAR. AT FIRST IT WAS BARELY NOTICEABLE BUT NOW IT FEELS LIKE 1 TO 2 SECONDS PASS BEFORE DRIVE GEAR IS ENGAGED. WHEN PARKING ON A HILL CAR ROLLS BACK. *TR

Feb 11, 2008 Power Train 65,000 mi

WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE THERE IS .5 TO 1 SECOND DELAY TO ENGAGE FORWARD GEAR. AT FIRST IT WAS BARELY NOTICEABLE BUT NOW IT FEELS LIKE 1 TO 2 SECONDS PASS BEFORE DRIVE GEAR IS ENGAGED. WHEN PARKING ON A HILL CAR ROLLS BACK. *TR

Feb 6, 2008 Electrical System 40,130 mi

UPON STARTING THE CAR, IT IDLED LOUDLY AND ROUGHLY. AFTER DRIVING FOR 2 MINUTES THE CAR BEGAN TO BUCK (AS IF THERE WERE MULTIPLE MINI STALLS WHILE DRIVING). WHEN THIS BUCKING/BUMPING BEGAN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH. THE CAR WAS THEN DRIVEN TO A CAR DEALERSHIP SERVICE REPAIR SHOP WHERE ...

Feb 6, 2008 Electrical System 40,130 mi

UPON STARTING THE CAR, IT IDLED LOUDLY AND ROUGHLY. AFTER DRIVING FOR 2 MINUTES THE CAR BEGAN TO BUCK (AS IF THERE WERE MULTIPLE MINI STALLS WHILE DRIVING). WHEN THIS BUCKING/BUMPING BEGAN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH. THE CAR WAS THEN DRIVEN TO A CAR DEALERSHIP SERVICE REPAIR SHOP WHERE ...

Jan 31, 2008 Exterior Lighting

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WITH A HAZE ON THE HEADLIGHT LENSES. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATION HAS BECOME DARKER DUE TO THIS HAZE ON THE LENSES. SHE FEELS THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *KB

Jan 31, 2008 Exterior Lighting

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WITH A HAZE ON THE HEADLIGHT LENSES. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATION HAS BECOME DARKER DUE TO THIS HAZE ON THE LENSES. SHE FEELS THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *KB

Jan 10, 2008 Electrical System Fire 97,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE RISING FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER IN NOVEMBER OF 2007, WHERE IT PRESENTLY REMAINS. THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED. THE MOST RECENT DIAGNOSTIC INDICATED THAT THE PRIMARY FAILURE WAS THE WIRING HARNE...

Jan 10, 2008 Electrical System Fire 97,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE RISING FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER IN NOVEMBER OF 2007, WHERE IT PRESENTLY REMAINS. THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED. THE MOST RECENT DIAGNOSTIC INDICATED THAT THE PRIMARY FAILURE WAS THE WIRING HARNE...

Jan 6, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 84,350 mi

ABS/BRAKE LIGHT ON WITH NO ENGINE CODE. 1600 REPLACEMENT. *TR

Jan 6, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 84,350 mi

ABS/BRAKE LIGHT ON WITH NO ENGINE CODE. 1600 REPLACEMENT. *TR

Dec 12, 2007 Tires 163,000 mi

WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AT 65MILE PER HOUR....THE MADE IN BRAZIL, SUMMIT TIRE P195/65R15 DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE...INSIDE TREAD FAILED. THE BLOWOUT, BROKE FIVE BANDS, AND LOST ABOUT FOUR SQUARE INCHES OF TIRE AT THE BLOWOUT SITE. TIRES ARE INFLATED TO 35PSI, AND SHOWS NO SIGN THAT IT WAS CAUSED B...

Dec 12, 2007 Tires 163,000 mi

WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AT 65MILE PER HOUR....THE MADE IN BRAZIL, SUMMIT TIRE P195/65R15 DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE...INSIDE TREAD FAILED. THE BLOWOUT, BROKE FIVE BANDS, AND LOST ABOUT FOUR SQUARE INCHES OF TIRE AT THE BLOWOUT SITE. TIRES ARE INFLATED TO 35PSI, AND SHOWS NO SIGN THAT IT WAS CAUSED B...

Oct 25, 2007 Wheels 30,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2001 VW WOLFSBERG JETTA, WITH BBS ALLOY WHEELS. THE CAR HAS 59,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN GARAGE KEPT. THE ALLOY RIMS ARE SO CORRODED THAT THE TIRES WILL NOT HOLD AIR. THE CAR IS NOT RELIABLE BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN A TIRE WILL GO FLAT. *JB

Oct 25, 2007 Wheels 30,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2001 VW WOLFSBERG JETTA, WITH BBS ALLOY WHEELS. THE CAR HAS 59,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN GARAGE KEPT. THE ALLOY RIMS ARE SO CORRODED THAT THE TIRES WILL NOT HOLD AIR. THE CAR IS NOT RELIABLE BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN A TIRE WILL GO FLAT. *JB

Oct 25, 2007 Wheels 30,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2001 VW WOLFSBERG JETTA, WITH BBS ALLOY WHEELS. THE CAR HAS 59,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN GARAGE KEPT. THE ALLOY RIMS ARE SO CORRODED THAT THE TIRES WILL NOT HOLD AIR. THE CAR IS NOT RELIABLE BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN A TIRE WILL GO FLAT. *JB

Oct 25, 2007 Wheels 30,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2001 VW WOLFSBERG JETTA, WITH BBS ALLOY WHEELS. THE CAR HAS 59,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN GARAGE KEPT. THE ALLOY RIMS ARE SO CORRODED THAT THE TIRES WILL NOT HOLD AIR. THE CAR IS NOT RELIABLE BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN A TIRE WILL GO FLAT. *JB

Oct 23, 2007 Unknown Or Other

BOUGHT A 2001 VW JETTA 1.8T GLS WOLFSBURG THREE WEEKS AGO. RAINS HIT ME FOR THE FIRST TIME TODAY AND ALTHOUGH ALL DOOR SEALS ARE 100% PROPER, WATER LEAKS INTO DRIVER'S SIDE FOOTWELLS VIA HOOD LATCH RELEASE AS BEST I CAN TELL. FOUND THE CAR FLOODED WITH 1-2 INCHES OF WATER, SOAKED INTO CARPET AND C...

Oct 23, 2007 Unknown Or Other

BOUGHT A 2001 VW JETTA 1.8T GLS WOLFSBURG THREE WEEKS AGO. RAINS HIT ME FOR THE FIRST TIME TODAY AND ALTHOUGH ALL DOOR SEALS ARE 100% PROPER, WATER LEAKS INTO DRIVER'S SIDE FOOTWELLS VIA HOOD LATCH RELEASE AS BEST I CAN TELL. FOUND THE CAR FLOODED WITH 1-2 INCHES OF WATER, SOAKED INTO CARPET AND C...

Oct 17, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,322 mi

MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS GONE BAD AND VW HAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THIS HOWEVER BECAUSE MY CAR HAS THE V6 ENGINE I AM TOLD THAT I AM NOT COVERED WHEN MY VIN NUMBER IS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALER HAS VERIFIED THE PROBLEM BUT DECLINED SERVICE BASED ON ENGINE SIZE. *TR

Oct 17, 2007 Electrical System 46,391 mi

MY COMPLAINT INVOLVES TWO SEPARATE INCIDENTS WHERE I EXPERIENCED JERKING AND SPUTTERING FROM MY 2001 VW JETTA GLX VR6. IN BOTH INCIDENTS, FOLLOWING THE REDUCED LEVEL OF ENGINE POWER I SMELLED A BURNING AND WAS FORCED TO STOP THE CAR. BOTH TIMES, MY CAR WAS BROUGHT IN FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR TO ...

Oct 17, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,322 mi

MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS GONE BAD AND VW HAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THIS HOWEVER BECAUSE MY CAR HAS THE V6 ENGINE I AM TOLD THAT I AM NOT COVERED WHEN MY VIN NUMBER IS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALER HAS VERIFIED THE PROBLEM BUT DECLINED SERVICE BASED ON ENGINE SIZE. *TR

Oct 17, 2007 Electrical System 46,391 mi

MY COMPLAINT INVOLVES TWO SEPARATE INCIDENTS WHERE I EXPERIENCED JERKING AND SPUTTERING FROM MY 2001 VW JETTA GLX VR6. IN BOTH INCIDENTS, FOLLOWING THE REDUCED LEVEL OF ENGINE POWER I SMELLED A BURNING AND WAS FORCED TO STOP THE CAR. BOTH TIMES, MY CAR WAS BROUGHT IN FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR TO ...

Oct 12, 2007 Unknown Or Other

APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING MY 2001 JETTA, I NOTICED A CRAYON/WAX SMELL THROUGHOUT THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR. EVERY ONE OF MY PASSENGERS HAS COMMENTED ON THE PUNGENCY OF THE CRAYON SMELL. A COUPLE MONTHS LATER, I BROUGHT MY CAR IN TO BE SERVICED AND NOTIFIED THE DEALER OF THIS SMELL, AND...

Oct 12, 2007 Unknown Or Other

APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING MY 2001 JETTA, I NOTICED A CRAYON/WAX SMELL THROUGHOUT THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR. EVERY ONE OF MY PASSENGERS HAS COMMENTED ON THE PUNGENCY OF THE CRAYON SMELL. A COUPLE MONTHS LATER, I BROUGHT MY CAR IN TO BE SERVICED AND NOTIFIED THE DEALER OF THIS SMELL, AND...

Oct 8, 2007 Electrical System 70,000 mi

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA VR6 1. COIL PACK. MODELS BEFORE THIS HAD INDIVIDUAL COIL PACKS THAT WERE RECALLED DUE TO CRACKING. THIS COIL PACK IS ENDURING THE SAME PROBLEMS IN MANY JETTA'S AND HAS YET TO QUALIFY AS A RECALL. WHY?? 2. WIPER BLADES STOPPED WORKING. I HAVE ENCOUNTERED MANY PEOPLE WHO HAVE E...

Oct 8, 2007 Electrical System 70,000 mi

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA VR6 1. COIL PACK. MODELS BEFORE THIS HAD INDIVIDUAL COIL PACKS THAT WERE RECALLED DUE TO CRACKING. THIS COIL PACK IS ENDURING THE SAME PROBLEMS IN MANY JETTA'S AND HAS YET TO QUALIFY AS A RECALL. WHY?? 2. WIPER BLADES STOPPED WORKING. I HAVE ENCOUNTERED MANY PEOPLE WHO HAVE E...

Aug 14, 2007 Visibility

LIKE MANY OTHER VW JETTA 01 OWNERS, FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS KEEP FAILING TO COME DOWN. HAD IT REPAIRED, THEN HAPPENED AGAIN. VW NEEDS TO GET THIS TAKEN CARE OF. *JB

Aug 14, 2007 Visibility

LIKE MANY OTHER VW JETTA 01 OWNERS, FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS KEEP FAILING TO COME DOWN. HAD IT REPAIRED, THEN HAPPENED AGAIN. VW NEEDS TO GET THIS TAKEN CARE OF. *JB

Jul 18, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

I RECEIVED LAST MONTH A RECALL NOTICE DATED MAY 2007 FROM VOLKSWAGEN AMERICA FOR THE 2001 JETTA V6. IT WAS FOR A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SOFTWARE FOR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MONITORING SYSTEM. I WAS INSTRUCTED TO GO IMMEDIATELY TO A VOLKSWAGEN DEALER FOR REPAIR. I MA...

Jul 18, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

I RECEIVED LAST MONTH A RECALL NOTICE DATED MAY 2007 FROM VOLKSWAGEN AMERICA FOR THE 2001 JETTA V6. IT WAS FOR A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SOFTWARE FOR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MONITORING SYSTEM. I WAS INSTRUCTED TO GO IMMEDIATELY TO A VOLKSWAGEN DEALER FOR REPAIR. I MA...

Jul 3, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR WOULD INCREASE/DECREASE SPEED INCONSISTENTLY. ADDITIONALLY, THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WOULD SMELL HORRIBLE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD BE ON/OFF INTERMITTENTLY AND I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL WORK. I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE IGNITION COIL AND THAT IT WAS ALREADY DONE U...

Jul 3, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR WOULD INCREASE/DECREASE SPEED INCONSISTENTLY. ADDITIONALLY, THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WOULD SMELL HORRIBLE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD BE ON/OFF INTERMITTENTLY AND I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL WORK. I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE IGNITION COIL AND THAT IT WAS ALREADY DONE U...

Jul 2, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 127,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP. THE FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH AND THE SECOND FAILURE, WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED IN SMOKE. HE WENT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE VEHICL...

Jul 2, 2007 Air Bags 88,000 mi

INADVERTENT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT: WHILE DRIVING ALONG ON THE EXPRESS WAY (I-495 W, LONG ISLAND, NY), MY PASSENGER-SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. I DID NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH ANY OTHER VEHICLE NOR DID I NOTICE ANY DEBRIS HITTING MY VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE IMPACT. BOTH THE PAS...

Jul 2, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 127,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP. THE FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH AND THE SECOND FAILURE, WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED IN SMOKE. HE WENT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE VEHICL...

Jul 2, 2007 Air Bags 88,000 mi

INADVERTENT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT: WHILE DRIVING ALONG ON THE EXPRESS WAY (I-495 W, LONG ISLAND, NY), MY PASSENGER-SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. I DID NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH ANY OTHER VEHICLE NOR DID I NOTICE ANY DEBRIS HITTING MY VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE IMPACT. BOTH THE PAS...

Jul 1, 2007 Suspension 60,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING DOWN I40 WEST BOUND ON THE APPOXIMATE DATE. THE PAVEMENT WAS WET, BUT NOT RAINING. I HAVE NOTICED MY JETTA'S STEERING A LITTLE SQUIRRELLY OVER THE LAST MONTH. WHEN I HIT A "LUMP" IN THE ROAD THE CAR DRAGGED TO THE LEFT. I STEERED TO THE RIGHT WHICH SENT THE VEHICLE INTO A SPIN. ...

Jul 1, 2007 Suspension 60,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING DOWN I40 WEST BOUND ON THE APPOXIMATE DATE. THE PAVEMENT WAS WET, BUT NOT RAINING. I HAVE NOTICED MY JETTA'S STEERING A LITTLE SQUIRRELLY OVER THE LAST MONTH. WHEN I HIT A "LUMP" IN THE ROAD THE CAR DRAGGED TO THE LEFT. I STEERED TO THE RIGHT WHICH SENT THE VEHICLE INTO A SPIN. ...

Jun 26, 2007 Exterior Lighting

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL # 04V096000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH). SHE WAS CHARGED A DIAGNOSTIC FEE. AFTER THE RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED, THE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CONT...

Jun 26, 2007 Exterior Lighting

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL # 04V096000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH). SHE WAS CHARGED A DIAGNOSTIC FEE. AFTER THE RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED, THE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CONT...

May 31, 2007 Electrical System 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 15 MPH AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, BUT THE VEHICLE SPEED FAILED TO INCREASE. AFTER THREE MINUTES, THE VEHICLE SPEED INCREASED TO 35 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. ...

May 31, 2007 Electrical System 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 15 MPH AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, BUT THE VEHICLE SPEED FAILED TO INCREASE. AFTER THREE MINUTES, THE VEHICLE SPEED INCREASED TO 35 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. ...

May 25, 2007 Electrical System 132,500 mi

I HAVE RECENTLY HAD THE IGNITION COIL ON MY 2001 VOLKSWAGON JETTA GLS VR6 GO BAD AGAIN FOR THE THIRD TIME. THIS CAUSES SUDDEN POWER LOSS WHILE ON THE ROAD AND COULD BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS ON HIGHWAYS OR OTHER HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS.

May 25, 2007 Electrical System 132,500 mi

I HAVE RECENTLY HAD THE IGNITION COIL ON MY 2001 VOLKSWAGON JETTA GLS VR6 GO BAD AGAIN FOR THE THIRD TIME. THIS CAUSES SUDDEN POWER LOSS WHILE ON THE ROAD AND COULD BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS ON HIGHWAYS OR OTHER HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS.

May 15, 2007 Electrical System

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA CUSTOMER WANTS TO KNOW IF IT HAS RECALLS ON IT**CC THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED 3 TIMES FOR A LIGHT THAT KEEPS GOING OUT. *JB

May 15, 2007 Electrical System

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA CUSTOMER WANTS TO KNOW IF IT HAS RECALLS ON IT**CC THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED 3 TIMES FOR A LIGHT THAT KEEPS GOING OUT. *JB

Apr 20, 2007 Air Bags

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE HIT SOMETHING IN THE ROAD AND FLATTENED THE TIRE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THREE OR FOUR DAYS LATER WHILE DRIVING 40- 45 MPH THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN. *AK

Apr 20, 2007 Air Bags

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE HIT SOMETHING IN THE ROAD AND FLATTENED THE TIRE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THREE OR FOUR DAYS LATER WHILE DRIVING 40- 45 MPH THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN. *AK

Apr 4, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,781 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER YESTERDAY TO HAVE THE MASS AIR FLOW METER SERVICED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS FAILURE HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE YEARS AND HAS BECOME COSTLY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 115,781.*A...

Apr 4, 2007 Power Train 1,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT REPORTED TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REMEDIED THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND ONE MONTH LATER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EPC LIGHTS BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION. WHEN THE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED THE CURRENT SP...

Apr 4, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT REPORTED TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REMEDIED THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND ONE MONTH LATER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EPC LIGHTS BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION. WHEN THE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED THE CURRENT SP...

Apr 4, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,781 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER YESTERDAY TO HAVE THE MASS AIR FLOW METER SERVICED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS FAILURE HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE YEARS AND HAS BECOME COSTLY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 115,781.*A...

Apr 4, 2007 Power Train 1,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT REPORTED TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REMEDIED THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND ONE MONTH LATER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EPC LIGHTS BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION. WHEN THE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED THE CURRENT SP...

Apr 4, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT REPORTED TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REMEDIED THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND ONE MONTH LATER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EPC LIGHTS BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION. WHEN THE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED THE CURRENT SP...

Mar 23, 2007 Seats

THIS HAPPENNED TWICE ON MY 2001 JETTA. ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A SPRING LYING ON THE FLOOR, AND I HAD NO IDEA WHERE IT CAME FROM. ALSO HAPPEND ON MY 2001 GOLF. WORST CAR EVER AND VERY UNSAFE! *AK

Mar 23, 2007 Seats

THIS HAPPENNED TWICE ON MY 2001 JETTA. ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A SPRING LYING ON THE FLOOR, AND I HAD NO IDEA WHERE IT CAME FROM. ALSO HAPPEND ON MY 2001 GOLF. WORST CAR EVER AND VERY UNSAFE! *AK

Mar 14, 2007 Seats 93,000 mi

SEAT HEATER IN VW JETTA '01 BECAME VERY HOT (LIKE BURNING CIGARETTE ON BUTTOCKS) ON TWO DIFFERENT DAYS - AND FINALLY STOP WORKING. PER THE DEALER THE ELEMENT DID SHORT OUT - HAS DISCOLORED FABRIC - AND IS NOW BEING REPLACED TO THE TUNE OF $275 -- THE COVER WOULD COST AN EXTRA $350+ WHICH I PASSED O...

Mar 14, 2007 Seats 93,000 mi

SEAT HEATER IN VW JETTA '01 BECAME VERY HOT (LIKE BURNING CIGARETTE ON BUTTOCKS) ON TWO DIFFERENT DAYS - AND FINALLY STOP WORKING. PER THE DEALER THE ELEMENT DID SHORT OUT - HAS DISCOLORED FABRIC - AND IS NOW BEING REPLACED TO THE TUNE OF $275 -- THE COVER WOULD COST AN EXTRA $350+ WHICH I PASSED O...

Mar 9, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 58,000 mi

CONTINUING PROBLEM-RANDOM OCCURRENCES: ALL DOORS WILL LOCK UNEXPECTEDLY AND ALARM SYSTEM ARMS ITSELF. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS UNEXPECTED OCCASIONS WITHOUT ANY ACTIVATION BY REMOTE LOCKING KEY FOB. DOORS WILL LOCK WITH DRIVER OR PASSENGER(S) INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. ATTEMPTING TO START...

Mar 9, 2007 Electrical System 58,000 mi

CONTINUING PROBLEM-RANDOM OCCURRENCES: ALL DOORS WILL LOCK UNEXPECTEDLY AND ALARM SYSTEM ARMS ITSELF. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS UNEXPECTED OCCASIONS WITHOUT ANY ACTIVATION BY REMOTE LOCKING KEY FOB. DOORS WILL LOCK WITH DRIVER OR PASSENGER(S) INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. ATTEMPTING TO START...

Mar 9, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 58,000 mi

CONTINUING PROBLEM-RANDOM OCCURRENCES: ALL DOORS WILL LOCK UNEXPECTEDLY AND ALARM SYSTEM ARMS ITSELF. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS UNEXPECTED OCCASIONS WITHOUT ANY ACTIVATION BY REMOTE LOCKING KEY FOB. DOORS WILL LOCK WITH DRIVER OR PASSENGER(S) INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. ATTEMPTING TO START...

Mar 9, 2007 Electrical System 58,000 mi

CONTINUING PROBLEM-RANDOM OCCURRENCES: ALL DOORS WILL LOCK UNEXPECTEDLY AND ALARM SYSTEM ARMS ITSELF. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS UNEXPECTED OCCASIONS WITHOUT ANY ACTIVATION BY REMOTE LOCKING KEY FOB. DOORS WILL LOCK WITH DRIVER OR PASSENGER(S) INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. ATTEMPTING TO START...

Feb 26, 2007 Exterior Lighting 84,000 mi

AFTER RECEIVING THE VEHICLE FROM AN AUTO SHOP THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. I HAD THEM JUMP START IT AND THE AIRBAG DUMMY LIGHT CAME ON AS SOON AS THE CAR STARTED. IT BEEPED AND SAID AIRBAG FAULT ON THE DASH. THEN THE TURN SIGNAL SYSTEM STARTED TO SIMULATE THE SOUND OF THE TURN SIGNAL AS IF IT WAS ON. FIRST...

Feb 26, 2007 Exterior Lighting 84,000 mi

AFTER RECEIVING THE VEHICLE FROM AN AUTO SHOP THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. I HAD THEM JUMP START IT AND THE AIRBAG DUMMY LIGHT CAME ON AS SOON AS THE CAR STARTED. IT BEEPED AND SAID AIRBAG FAULT ON THE DASH. THEN THE TURN SIGNAL SYSTEM STARTED TO SIMULATE THE SOUND OF THE TURN SIGNAL AS IF IT WAS ON. FIRST...

Feb 26, 2007 Exterior Lighting 84,000 mi

AFTER RECEIVING THE VEHICLE FROM AN AUTO SHOP THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. I HAD THEM JUMP START IT AND THE AIRBAG DUMMY LIGHT CAME ON AS SOON AS THE CAR STARTED. IT BEEPED AND SAID AIRBAG FAULT ON THE DASH. THEN THE TURN SIGNAL SYSTEM STARTED TO SIMULATE THE SOUND OF THE TURN SIGNAL AS IF IT WAS ON. FIRST...

Feb 26, 2007 Exterior Lighting 84,000 mi

AFTER RECEIVING THE VEHICLE FROM AN AUTO SHOP THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. I HAD THEM JUMP START IT AND THE AIRBAG DUMMY LIGHT CAME ON AS SOON AS THE CAR STARTED. IT BEEPED AND SAID AIRBAG FAULT ON THE DASH. THEN THE TURN SIGNAL SYSTEM STARTED TO SIMULATE THE SOUND OF THE TURN SIGNAL AS IF IT WAS ON. FIRST...

Feb 17, 2007 Power Train 56,017 mi

FAULTY TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE CAUSED TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. CONSEQUENCE: QUOTE OF $5135 FOR THE REPAIR. CAR WAS 6000 MILES OVER WARRANTY. *JB

Feb 17, 2007 Power Train 56,017 mi

FAULTY TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE CAUSED TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. CONSEQUENCE: QUOTE OF $5135 FOR THE REPAIR. CAR WAS 6000 MILES OVER WARRANTY. *JB

Feb 16, 2007 Visibility

GIRLFRIEND GOT INTO CAR ON WEDNESDAY MORNING TO GO TO COLLEGE. SHE SHUT THE DOOR AND THE SNOW HAD BLOCKED HER VIEW THROUGH THE REAR WINDOW. SO SHE HIT THE POWER WINDOW BUTTON TO ROLL DOWN FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW AND THE WINDOW FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR AND WOULD NOT ROLL BACK UP. SHE TOOK THE CAR TO...

Feb 16, 2007 Visibility

GIRLFRIEND GOT INTO CAR ON WEDNESDAY MORNING TO GO TO COLLEGE. SHE SHUT THE DOOR AND THE SNOW HAD BLOCKED HER VIEW THROUGH THE REAR WINDOW. SO SHE HIT THE POWER WINDOW BUTTON TO ROLL DOWN FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW AND THE WINDOW FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR AND WOULD NOT ROLL BACK UP. SHE TOOK THE CAR TO...

Feb 6, 2007 Exterior Lighting 69,500 mi

TURN SIGNAL ON 2001 VW JETTA OPERATES AT RANDOM OR NOT AT ALL. THIS CONDITION BEGAN OCCURRING FOLLOWING THE REPAIR OF A MALFUNCTIONING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH (RECALLS 06V183000 & 04V096000). SIGNALS FAILED TO TURN ON, OR TURNED ON WITH SPORADIC FUNCTIONING. VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE INDICATED THIS WAS CAUSE...

Feb 6, 2007 Exterior Lighting 69,500 mi

TURN SIGNAL ON 2001 VW JETTA OPERATES AT RANDOM OR NOT AT ALL. THIS CONDITION BEGAN OCCURRING FOLLOWING THE REPAIR OF A MALFUNCTIONING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH (RECALLS 06V183000 & 04V096000). SIGNALS FAILED TO TURN ON, OR TURNED ON WITH SPORADIC FUNCTIONING. VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE INDICATED THIS WAS CAUSE...

Feb 6, 2007 Exterior Lighting 69,500 mi

TURN SIGNAL ON 2001 VW JETTA OPERATES AT RANDOM OR NOT AT ALL. THIS CONDITION BEGAN OCCURRING FOLLOWING THE REPAIR OF A MALFUNCTIONING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH (RECALLS 06V183000 & 04V096000). SIGNALS FAILED TO TURN ON, OR TURNED ON WITH SPORADIC FUNCTIONING. VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE INDICATED THIS WAS CAUSE...

Feb 6, 2007 Exterior Lighting 69,500 mi

TURN SIGNAL ON 2001 VW JETTA OPERATES AT RANDOM OR NOT AT ALL. THIS CONDITION BEGAN OCCURRING FOLLOWING THE REPAIR OF A MALFUNCTIONING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH (RECALLS 06V183000 & 04V096000). SIGNALS FAILED TO TURN ON, OR TURNED ON WITH SPORADIC FUNCTIONING. VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE INDICATED THIS WAS CAUSE...

Jan 31, 2007 Electrical System 46,205 mi

WHILE LEAVING TO RUN ERRANDS WITH MY 1 YEAR OLD CHILD IN THE CARMY 2001 JETTA GLX VR6 STARTED LOSING POWER AS IF IT WOULD STALL. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND EMISSIONS WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MCKENNA VW THEY SAID I HAD A BAD IGNITION COIL, WIRES, AND SPARK PLUGS. WHILE...

Jan 31, 2007 Electrical System 46,205 mi

WHILE LEAVING TO RUN ERRANDS WITH MY 1 YEAR OLD CHILD IN THE CARMY 2001 JETTA GLX VR6 STARTED LOSING POWER AS IF IT WOULD STALL. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND EMISSIONS WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MCKENNA VW THEY SAID I HAD A BAD IGNITION COIL, WIRES, AND SPARK PLUGS. WHILE...

Jan 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,200 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLS. THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON CONSTANTLY AND THE DEALERS STATED THAT THE OXYGEN SENSOR AND THE SPARK PLUGS ARE THE CAUSE. THE CONTACT STATED THE SENSORS WERE REPAIRED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE AND A WEEK LATER THE ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE THE REPAIR...

Jan 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,200 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLS. THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON CONSTANTLY AND THE DEALERS STATED THAT THE OXYGEN SENSOR AND THE SPARK PLUGS ARE THE CAUSE. THE CONTACT STATED THE SENSORS WERE REPAIRED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE AND A WEEK LATER THE ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE THE REPAIR...

Jan 9, 2007 Electrical System Fire

OWNER WAS DRIVING VOLKSWAGEN AND NOTICED SPARKS COMING FROM THE GLOVEBOX AREA. HE PULLED OVER, OPENED THE GLOVEBOX, BUT SAW ONLY SMOKE. HE THEN OPENED THE HOOD AND OBSERVED FLAMES ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BULKHEAD/FIREWALL. FIRE BURNED THROUGHOUT THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, THE FRONT UNDERCARRIAGE, AN...

Jan 9, 2007 Electrical System Fire

OWNER WAS DRIVING THE VOLKSWAGEN AND OBSERVED SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE DASH VENTS AND FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASH. VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND FD RESPONDED AND EXTINGUISHED FIRE. FIRE THEN ERUPTED AGAIN AND FD PERSONNEL CUT THE BATTERY CABLES. FIRE ORIGINATED AT CENTER OF DASH BEHIND RADIO AND CLIMATE CONTR...

Jan 9, 2007 Electrical System Fire

OWNER WAS DRIVING VOLKSWAGEN AND NOTICED SPARKS COMING FROM THE GLOVEBOX AREA. HE PULLED OVER, OPENED THE GLOVEBOX, BUT SAW ONLY SMOKE. HE THEN OPENED THE HOOD AND OBSERVED FLAMES ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BULKHEAD/FIREWALL. FIRE BURNED THROUGHOUT THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, THE FRONT UNDERCARRIAGE, AN...

Jan 9, 2007 Electrical System Fire

OWNER WAS DRIVING THE VOLKSWAGEN AND OBSERVED SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE DASH VENTS AND FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASH. VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND FD RESPONDED AND EXTINGUISHED FIRE. FIRE THEN ERUPTED AGAIN AND FD PERSONNEL CUT THE BATTERY CABLES. FIRE ORIGINATED AT CENTER OF DASH BEHIND RADIO AND CLIMATE CONTR...

Jan 5, 2007 Air Bags

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY GOING ABOUT 70 MPH WHEN MY DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. I PULLED OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CALLED 911, THE OFFICER WHO CAME OUT TOLD ME THAT NO DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE TIRES OR BODY OF THE CAR. THERE WAS NO REASON FOR THIS TO HAVE HAPPENED. I TOOK...

Jan 5, 2007 Air Bags

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY GOING ABOUT 70 MPH WHEN MY DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. I PULLED OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CALLED 911, THE OFFICER WHO CAME OUT TOLD ME THAT NO DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE TIRES OR BODY OF THE CAR. THERE WAS NO REASON FOR THIS TO HAVE HAPPENED. I TOOK...

Jan 2, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 77,800 mi

2001 VW JETTA. ENGINE TUNE UP (REPLACED SPARK PLUGS, SPECIFICALLY) AT 77K; ENGINE LIGHT GOES OFF AND IS IDENTIFIED AS MAF SENSOR. WARRANTY EXTENDED THROUGH DEALER TO 70K. THE CAR DOES NOT HAVE OPTIMUM FUEL EFFICIENCY WITHOUT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING SENSOR. SENSOR WAS CLEANED AT INDEPENDENT MECHANIC...

Jan 2, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 77,800 mi

2001 VW JETTA. ENGINE TUNE UP (REPLACED SPARK PLUGS, SPECIFICALLY) AT 77K; ENGINE LIGHT GOES OFF AND IS IDENTIFIED AS MAF SENSOR. WARRANTY EXTENDED THROUGH DEALER TO 70K. THE CAR DOES NOT HAVE OPTIMUM FUEL EFFICIENCY WITHOUT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING SENSOR. SENSOR WAS CLEANED AT INDEPENDENT MECHANIC...

Dec 29, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,000 mi

ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE 2001 TDI WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM AS A FAULTY GLOW PLUG. UPON TRYING TO REMOVE THE GLOW PLUG, THE DEALERSHIP BROKE THE PART. NOW, THE ONLY WAY TO REMOVE THE GLOW PLUG IS TO TEAR APART THE ENGINE, AT A COST OF OVER $1,000. D...

Dec 29, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,000 mi

ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE 2001 TDI WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM AS A FAULTY GLOW PLUG. UPON TRYING TO REMOVE THE GLOW PLUG, THE DEALERSHIP BROKE THE PART. NOW, THE ONLY WAY TO REMOVE THE GLOW PLUG IS TO TEAR APART THE ENGINE, AT A COST OF OVER $1,000. D...

Dec 27, 2006 Exterior Lighting 42,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED THREE TIMES . THE EXTERIOR BRAKE LIGHT FAILED AT 23,000, 40,000 & 42,000 MILES. WHEN THE FAILURE HAPPENED THE EPC LIGHT TURNED ON AND SOMETIMES IT TURNED ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK UPDATE...

Dec 27, 2006 Exterior Lighting 42,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED THREE TIMES . THE EXTERIOR BRAKE LIGHT FAILED AT 23,000, 40,000 & 42,000 MILES. WHEN THE FAILURE HAPPENED THE EPC LIGHT TURNED ON AND SOMETIMES IT TURNED ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK UPDATE...

Dec 18, 2006 Exterior Lighting 58,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A RECALL LETTER CONCERNING THE BRAKE LIGHT. THERE IS NO DEALER IN THE CONTACT'S AREA, BUT THERE IS A REPAIR CENTER. THE CONTACT CURRENTLY HAS NOT EXPERIENCED ANY INCIDENTS WITH HIS VEHICLE; HOWEVER WANTS TO PREVENT THE INCIDDENT BEFORE IT OCCURS.

Dec 18, 2006 Exterior Lighting 58,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A RECALL LETTER CONCERNING THE BRAKE LIGHT. THERE IS NO DEALER IN THE CONTACT'S AREA, BUT THERE IS A REPAIR CENTER. THE CONTACT CURRENTLY HAS NOT EXPERIENCED ANY INCIDENTS WITH HIS VEHICLE; HOWEVER WANTS TO PREVENT THE INCIDDENT BEFORE IT OCCURS.

Dec 13, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 104,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DRIVING 5-25 MPH ON A GRAVEL DRIVEWAY, THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THIS OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE HIT ANY BUMP OR POTHOLE ON 50-70 OCCASIONS. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD DISENGAGE ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW. THE...

Dec 13, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 104,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DRIVING 5-25 MPH ON A GRAVEL DRIVEWAY, THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THIS OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE HIT ANY BUMP OR POTHOLE ON 50-70 OCCASIONS. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD DISENGAGE ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW. THE...

Dec 12, 2006 Exterior Lighting 77,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. A NHTSA RECALL, #04V096000 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE CONCERNING, THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HOWEVER, THE RECALL DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS ALSO REPLACED ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCA...

Dec 12, 2006 Exterior Lighting 77,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. A NHTSA RECALL, #04V096000 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE CONCERNING, THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HOWEVER, THE RECALL DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS ALSO REPLACED ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCA...

Dec 5, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER SIDE POWER DOOR LOCK MALFUNCTIONS. IT DOES NOT ALWAYS LOCK AS IT IS SUPPOSED TO WHEN DONE WITH REMOTE OR WHEN CAR REACHES SPEED FOR AUTO-LOCK FEATURE. MAY LOCK WHEN IT SHOULDN'T AS WELL-- LOCKING YOU IN VEHICLE AND/OR SETTING OFF ALARM. *JB

Dec 5, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER SIDE POWER DOOR LOCK MALFUNCTIONS. IT DOES NOT ALWAYS LOCK AS IT IS SUPPOSED TO WHEN DONE WITH REMOTE OR WHEN CAR REACHES SPEED FOR AUTO-LOCK FEATURE. MAY LOCK WHEN IT SHOULDN'T AS WELL-- LOCKING YOU IN VEHICLE AND/OR SETTING OFF ALARM. *JB

Nov 28, 2006 Tires 115,487 mi

DRY ROT OF ALL 4 DOUGLAS TIRES. DURING STATE INSPECTION AT VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP/REPAIR IN NORTH GREENBUSH NY - FAILED INSPECTION DUE TO ALL 4 TIRES BEING DRY ROTTED.

Nov 28, 2006 Tires 115,487 mi

DRY ROT OF ALL 4 DOUGLAS TIRES. DURING STATE INSPECTION AT VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP/REPAIR IN NORTH GREENBUSH NY - FAILED INSPECTION DUE TO ALL 4 TIRES BEING DRY ROTTED.

Nov 27, 2006 Exterior Lighting 84,028 mi

I OWN A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WITH A 2.8 ............................................................................................................. LV6 ENGINE AND 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. ON 03 AUG 2006 (MILEAGE: 84028) I HAD THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH REPLACED AT MY OWN EXPENSE WHEN THE ECL IND...

Nov 27, 2006 Exterior Lighting 84,028 mi

I OWN A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WITH A 2.8 ............................................................................................................. LV6 ENGINE AND 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. ON 03 AUG 2006 (MILEAGE: 84028) I HAD THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH REPLACED AT MY OWN EXPENSE WHEN THE ECL IND...

Nov 17, 2006 Air Bags 121,900 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I STOPPED TO CHECK FOR DAMAGE, DID NOT SEE ANYTHING, AND COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING IN THE ROAD. NOW I HAVE A CAR WITH THE HEADLINER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BLOWN APART. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE...

Nov 17, 2006 Steering 118,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AROUND TOWN PRIOR TO HAVING A FEW DAYS OFF FOR THE 4TH, I NOTICED A SQUEAKY BELT NOISE WHEN I TURNED THE WHEEL. I CHECKED THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL AND IT WAS ABOUT HALF FULL. I ADDED FLUID AND THE NOISE WENT AWAY. I SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER FOR THE DAY AFTER TH...

Nov 17, 2006 Air Bags 121,900 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I STOPPED TO CHECK FOR DAMAGE, DID NOT SEE ANYTHING, AND COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING IN THE ROAD. NOW I HAVE A CAR WITH THE HEADLINER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BLOWN APART. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE...

Nov 17, 2006 Steering 118,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AROUND TOWN PRIOR TO HAVING A FEW DAYS OFF FOR THE 4TH, I NOTICED A SQUEAKY BELT NOISE WHEN I TURNED THE WHEEL. I CHECKED THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL AND IT WAS ABOUT HALF FULL. I ADDED FLUID AND THE NOISE WENT AWAY. I SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER FOR THE DAY AFTER TH...

Oct 30, 2006 Visibility

2001 JETTA 4-CYL 2.0L, DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR HAS FAILED CAUSING THE WINDOW TO GET STUCK IN DIFFERENT POSITIONS. THE WINDOW MAKES A LOUD JARRING NOISE WHEN MADE TO GO ALL THE WAY UP OR ALL THE WAY DOWN AS THE WINDOW MOTOR DOESN'T SHUT OFF ON ITS OWN. I AM THE THIRD OWNER OF THIS CAR. THE...

Oct 30, 2006 Visibility

2001 JETTA 4-CYL 2.0L, DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR HAS FAILED CAUSING THE WINDOW TO GET STUCK IN DIFFERENT POSITIONS. THE WINDOW MAKES A LOUD JARRING NOISE WHEN MADE TO GO ALL THE WAY UP OR ALL THE WAY DOWN AS THE WINDOW MOTOR DOESN'T SHUT OFF ON ITS OWN. I AM THE THIRD OWNER OF THIS CAR. THE...

Oct 27, 2006 Air Bags Crash 188,055 mi

AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT INVOLVING TRACTOR TRAILER. CAR WAS HIT DIRECTLY ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, REAR AND FRONT END OF VEHICLE. ACCIDENT SPEED WAS 65 MPH. TWO FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED BUT THE DRIVERS SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG DID NOT. THE AIR BAG MAY HAVE MALFUNCTIONED. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. DRIVER SUSTAINED I...

Oct 27, 2006 Air Bags Crash 188,055 mi

AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT INVOLVING TRACTOR TRAILER. CAR WAS HIT DIRECTLY ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, REAR AND FRONT END OF VEHICLE. ACCIDENT SPEED WAS 65 MPH. TWO FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED BUT THE DRIVERS SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG DID NOT. THE AIR BAG MAY HAVE MALFUNCTIONED. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. DRIVER SUSTAINED I...

Oct 23, 2006 Exterior Lighting 76,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER DRIVING 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS INDICATING ANY MALFUNCTIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO DETERMINED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL # 06V183000 NOR IN # 04V096000 DUE TO THE VI...

Oct 23, 2006 Exterior Lighting 76,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER DRIVING 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS INDICATING ANY MALFUNCTIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO DETERMINED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL # 06V183000 NOR IN # 04V096000 DUE TO THE VI...

Oct 23, 2006 Exterior Lighting 76,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER DRIVING 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS INDICATING ANY MALFUNCTIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO DETERMINED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL # 06V183000 NOR IN # 04V096000 DUE TO THE VI...

Oct 23, 2006 Exterior Lighting 76,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER DRIVING 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS INDICATING ANY MALFUNCTIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO DETERMINED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL # 06V183000 NOR IN # 04V096000 DUE TO THE VI...

Oct 20, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 99,923 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 VW JETTA AND I BRAKED SUDDENLY. BRAKE LIGHT AND AUDIO ALARM CAME ON. TOOK THE CAR INTO GARAGE FOR REPAIR. WAS TOLD THAT IT NEEDED NEW ABS CONTROL UNIT. THE GARAGE CHECKED FOR RECALLS AND FOUND THAT THIS SAME PART HAD BEEN RECALLED ON OTHER VW MODELS. *NM

Oct 20, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 99,923 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 VW JETTA AND I BRAKED SUDDENLY. BRAKE LIGHT AND AUDIO ALARM CAME ON. TOOK THE CAR INTO GARAGE FOR REPAIR. WAS TOLD THAT IT NEEDED NEW ABS CONTROL UNIT. THE GARAGE CHECKED FOR RECALLS AND FOUND THAT THIS SAME PART HAD BEEN RECALLED ON OTHER VW MODELS. *NM

Oct 12, 2006 Electrical System 149,880 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THE SPARK IGNITION COIL AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HAD MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A N...

Oct 12, 2006 Exterior Lighting 149,880 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THE SPARK IGNITION COIL AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HAD MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A N...

Oct 12, 2006 Electrical System 149,880 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THE SPARK IGNITION COIL AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HAD MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A N...

Oct 12, 2006 Exterior Lighting 149,880 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THE SPARK IGNITION COIL AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HAD MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A N...

Sep 25, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,000 mi

WE PURCHASED OUR 2001 JETTA 1.8L TURBO WOLFSBURG EDITION IN JAN OF 2003 FROM A CERTIFIED USED VW DEALER. WHEN WE DROVE OFF THE LOT, NOT 5 MINUTES LATER, THE TURBO SEEMED TO FAIL AND WE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER, EPC LIGHT CAME ON, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WE IMMEDIATELY TOOK CAR BACK TO DEALER AND TH...

Sep 25, 2006 Electrical System 38,000 mi

WE PURCHASED OUR 2001 JETTA 1.8L TURBO WOLFSBURG EDITION IN JAN OF 2003 FROM A CERTIFIED USED VW DEALER. WHEN WE DROVE OFF THE LOT, NOT 5 MINUTES LATER, THE TURBO SEEMED TO FAIL AND WE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER, EPC LIGHT CAME ON, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WE IMMEDIATELY TOOK CAR BACK TO DEALER AND TH...

Sep 25, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 38,000 mi

WE PURCHASED OUR 2001 JETTA 1.8L TURBO WOLFSBURG EDITION IN JAN OF 2003 FROM A CERTIFIED USED VW DEALER. WHEN WE DROVE OFF THE LOT, NOT 5 MINUTES LATER, THE TURBO SEEMED TO FAIL AND WE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER, EPC LIGHT CAME ON, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WE IMMEDIATELY TOOK CAR BACK TO DEALER AND TH...

Sep 25, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,000 mi

WE PURCHASED OUR 2001 JETTA 1.8L TURBO WOLFSBURG EDITION IN JAN OF 2003 FROM A CERTIFIED USED VW DEALER. WHEN WE DROVE OFF THE LOT, NOT 5 MINUTES LATER, THE TURBO SEEMED TO FAIL AND WE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER, EPC LIGHT CAME ON, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WE IMMEDIATELY TOOK CAR BACK TO DEALER AND TH...

Sep 25, 2006 Electrical System 38,000 mi

WE PURCHASED OUR 2001 JETTA 1.8L TURBO WOLFSBURG EDITION IN JAN OF 2003 FROM A CERTIFIED USED VW DEALER. WHEN WE DROVE OFF THE LOT, NOT 5 MINUTES LATER, THE TURBO SEEMED TO FAIL AND WE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER, EPC LIGHT CAME ON, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WE IMMEDIATELY TOOK CAR BACK TO DEALER AND TH...

Sep 25, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 38,000 mi

WE PURCHASED OUR 2001 JETTA 1.8L TURBO WOLFSBURG EDITION IN JAN OF 2003 FROM A CERTIFIED USED VW DEALER. WHEN WE DROVE OFF THE LOT, NOT 5 MINUTES LATER, THE TURBO SEEMED TO FAIL AND WE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER, EPC LIGHT CAME ON, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WE IMMEDIATELY TOOK CAR BACK TO DEALER AND TH...

Sep 22, 2006 Air Bags

PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITH OUT ANY REASONS AT ALL. I WAS DRIVING DOWN A STRAIGHT ROAD, AT 20 MPH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR FILLED UP WITH BLACK SMOKE AND THE PASSENGER CURTAIN, SEAT AND DASHBOARD AIRBAG ALL DEPLOYED. I QUICKLY PULLED OVER TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED. AND WAS ...

Sep 22, 2006 Air Bags

PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITH OUT ANY REASONS AT ALL. I WAS DRIVING DOWN A STRAIGHT ROAD, AT 20 MPH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR FILLED UP WITH BLACK SMOKE AND THE PASSENGER CURTAIN, SEAT AND DASHBOARD AIRBAG ALL DEPLOYED. I QUICKLY PULLED OVER TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED. AND WAS ...

Sep 18, 2006 Exterior Lighting

MY BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WENT OUT IN MY 2001 VW JETTA GLS 2.0L. WHEN THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH GOES OUT THERE IS NO WARNING IN THE DASH TO LET ME KNOW IT WAS OUT. I DIDN'T HAVE ANY BREAK LIGHTS UNTIL SOMEONE AT A STOP LIGHT YELLED OUT THEIR WINDOW TO TELL ME. I TOOK MY CAR TO VW DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID ...

Sep 18, 2006 Exterior Lighting

MY BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WENT OUT IN MY 2001 VW JETTA GLS 2.0L. WHEN THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH GOES OUT THERE IS NO WARNING IN THE DASH TO LET ME KNOW IT WAS OUT. I DIDN'T HAVE ANY BREAK LIGHTS UNTIL SOMEONE AT A STOP LIGHT YELLED OUT THEIR WINDOW TO TELL ME. I TOOK MY CAR TO VW DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID ...

Aug 25, 2006 Air Bags 96,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER ON AND OFF. THEN, WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT, THE SIDE CURTAIN AND SEAT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM.

Aug 25, 2006 Air Bags 96,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER ON AND OFF. THEN, WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT, THE SIDE CURTAIN AND SEAT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM.

Aug 23, 2006 Structure 95,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT ISSUES WITH MY 2001 JETTA. I HAVE REPLACED ALL THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND THE FRONT BEARING TWICE. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE ENGINE COILS TWICE ON THIS CAR. NOW IN THE LAST 2-3 WEEKS THE CLEAR COAT HAS STARTED TO PEEL OFF THE CAR. THE PAINT IS NOT COMING OFF JUST THE CLEA...

Aug 23, 2006 Unknown Or Other 95,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT ISSUES WITH MY 2001 JETTA. I HAVE REPLACED ALL THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND THE FRONT BEARING TWICE. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE ENGINE COILS TWICE ON THIS CAR. NOW IN THE LAST 2-3 WEEKS THE CLEAR COAT HAS STARTED TO PEEL OFF THE CAR. THE PAINT IS NOT COMING OFF JUST THE CLEA...

Aug 23, 2006 Suspension 95,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT ISSUES WITH MY 2001 JETTA. I HAVE REPLACED ALL THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND THE FRONT BEARING TWICE. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE ENGINE COILS TWICE ON THIS CAR. NOW IN THE LAST 2-3 WEEKS THE CLEAR COAT HAS STARTED TO PEEL OFF THE CAR. THE PAINT IS NOT COMING OFF JUST THE CLEA...

Aug 23, 2006 Structure 95,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT ISSUES WITH MY 2001 JETTA. I HAVE REPLACED ALL THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND THE FRONT BEARING TWICE. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE ENGINE COILS TWICE ON THIS CAR. NOW IN THE LAST 2-3 WEEKS THE CLEAR COAT HAS STARTED TO PEEL OFF THE CAR. THE PAINT IS NOT COMING OFF JUST THE CLEA...

Aug 23, 2006 Unknown Or Other 95,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT ISSUES WITH MY 2001 JETTA. I HAVE REPLACED ALL THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND THE FRONT BEARING TWICE. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE ENGINE COILS TWICE ON THIS CAR. NOW IN THE LAST 2-3 WEEKS THE CLEAR COAT HAS STARTED TO PEEL OFF THE CAR. THE PAINT IS NOT COMING OFF JUST THE CLEA...

Aug 23, 2006 Suspension 95,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT ISSUES WITH MY 2001 JETTA. I HAVE REPLACED ALL THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND THE FRONT BEARING TWICE. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE ENGINE COILS TWICE ON THIS CAR. NOW IN THE LAST 2-3 WEEKS THE CLEAR COAT HAS STARTED TO PEEL OFF THE CAR. THE PAINT IS NOT COMING OFF JUST THE CLEA...

Aug 22, 2006 Electrical System

I HAVE A 2001 VOLKSWAGAN JETTA. AT LEAST 2 OR 3 TIMES, I HAD MY EPC LIGHT SWITCH CAME ON ON THE DASHBOARD. EACH TIME, I HAD TO PAY OUT OF MY POCKETS TO GET IT FIX. WHEN THE EPC LIGHT COMES ON, I CANNOT GET THE GEAR OUT OF PARK. I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY PUMP ON MY BRAKES TO GET IT OUT OF PARK. THIS ...

Aug 22, 2006 Electrical System

I HAVE A 2001 VOLKSWAGAN JETTA. AT LEAST 2 OR 3 TIMES, I HAD MY EPC LIGHT SWITCH CAME ON ON THE DASHBOARD. EACH TIME, I HAD TO PAY OUT OF MY POCKETS TO GET IT FIX. WHEN THE EPC LIGHT COMES ON, I CANNOT GET THE GEAR OUT OF PARK. I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY PUMP ON MY BRAKES TO GET IT OUT OF PARK. THIS ...

Aug 21, 2006 Exterior Lighting 102,000 mi

THE BRAKE SWITCH LIGHT IN MY VW JETTA HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED THREE TIMES. WHEN THIS SWITCH IS NOT WORKING, THE BRAKE LIGHTS OF MY CAR ARE INOPERABLE, LEADING TO A GREAT RISK OF ACCIDENT. MY JETTA IS NOT CURRENTLY IN THE RECALL THAT HAS BEEN ISSUED, BUT I CONTINUE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE LIG...

Aug 21, 2006 Exterior Lighting 102,000 mi

THE BRAKE SWITCH LIGHT IN MY VW JETTA HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED THREE TIMES. WHEN THIS SWITCH IS NOT WORKING, THE BRAKE LIGHTS OF MY CAR ARE INOPERABLE, LEADING TO A GREAT RISK OF ACCIDENT. MY JETTA IS NOT CURRENTLY IN THE RECALL THAT HAS BEEN ISSUED, BUT I CONTINUE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE LIG...

Aug 10, 2006 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE HAD MY 2001 JETTA VOLKSWAGEN FOR 3 YEARS BOUGHT IT USED IN THOSE 3 YEARS HAVE HAD THE EPC LIGHT COME ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. ONE OF THE TIME THAT HAD THE DEALERSHIP FIX FEEL UNDER THE RECALL LIST. SINCE THEN IT HAS FAILED 2 DIFFERENT TIMES THE LATEST OF THE 2 ONCE IN NOVEMBER WHEN THE DEA...

Aug 10, 2006 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE HAD MY 2001 JETTA VOLKSWAGEN FOR 3 YEARS BOUGHT IT USED IN THOSE 3 YEARS HAVE HAD THE EPC LIGHT COME ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. ONE OF THE TIME THAT HAD THE DEALERSHIP FIX FEEL UNDER THE RECALL LIST. SINCE THEN IT HAS FAILED 2 DIFFERENT TIMES THE LATEST OF THE 2 ONCE IN NOVEMBER WHEN THE DEA...

Aug 2, 2006 Suspension 70,000 mi

CONDITIONS: NORMAL DRIVING, APPROXIMATELY 25 MILES PER HOUR ON A CITY STREET. FAILURE: FRONT LEFT DRIVERS SIDE COIL SPRING FRACTURED THROUGH. THE LEFT CORNER OF THE CAR DROPPED, THE CAR JERKED SUDDENLY TO THE LEFT. THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR IF OTHER VEHICLES WERE PR...

Aug 2, 2006 Suspension 70,000 mi

CONDITIONS: NORMAL DRIVING, APPROXIMATELY 25 MILES PER HOUR ON A CITY STREET. FAILURE: FRONT LEFT DRIVERS SIDE COIL SPRING FRACTURED THROUGH. THE LEFT CORNER OF THE CAR DROPPED, THE CAR JERKED SUDDENLY TO THE LEFT. THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR IF OTHER VEHICLES WERE PR...

Jul 31, 2006 Visibility 91,000 mi

I HAVE NOTICED THAT MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE BEEN DETERIORATING IN THE PAST MONTHS. I BROUGHT MY CAR TO A VW DEALER BACK IN APRIL TO SEE WHY MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE STUTTERING. THEY SAID THE WINDSHIELD MIGHT BE ON TOO TIGHT OR SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE BLADES. I CHANGED THE BLADES AND GOT A NEW...

Jul 31, 2006 Visibility 91,000 mi

I HAVE NOTICED THAT MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE BEEN DETERIORATING IN THE PAST MONTHS. I BROUGHT MY CAR TO A VW DEALER BACK IN APRIL TO SEE WHY MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE STUTTERING. THEY SAID THE WINDSHIELD MIGHT BE ON TOO TIGHT OR SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE BLADES. I CHANGED THE BLADES AND GOT A NEW...

Jul 27, 2006 Service Brakes, Air 64,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEED, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKES MAKE A RATTLING NOISE, AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME DIFFICULT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN ...

Jul 27, 2006 Service Brakes, Air 64,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEED, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKES MAKE A RATTLING NOISE, AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME DIFFICULT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN ...

Jul 26, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAULTY COOLANT TEMP SENSOR DETECTED ON VEHICLE. *NM

Jul 26, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAULTY COOLANT TEMP SENSOR DETECTED ON VEHICLE. *NM

Jul 15, 2006 Exterior Lighting 66,100 mi

I'VE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLX. I STILL WONDER WHY IT'S NOT A LEMON. HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE SWITCH WHICH WAS A RECALL. I ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. TECHNICIANS MADE DIAGNOSTIC CHECK AND SAID I NEEDED THE HEAT SENSOR CHANGED SO I DID. AFTE...

Jul 15, 2006 Electrical System 66,100 mi

I'VE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLX. I STILL WONDER WHY IT'S NOT A LEMON. HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE SWITCH WHICH WAS A RECALL. I ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. TECHNICIANS MADE DIAGNOSTIC CHECK AND SAID I NEEDED THE HEAT SENSOR CHANGED SO I DID. AFTE...

Jul 15, 2006 Exterior Lighting 66,100 mi

I'VE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLX. I STILL WONDER WHY IT'S NOT A LEMON. HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE SWITCH WHICH WAS A RECALL. I ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. TECHNICIANS MADE DIAGNOSTIC CHECK AND SAID I NEEDED THE HEAT SENSOR CHANGED SO I DID. AFTE...

Jul 15, 2006 Electrical System 66,100 mi

I'VE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLX. I STILL WONDER WHY IT'S NOT A LEMON. HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE SWITCH WHICH WAS A RECALL. I ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. TECHNICIANS MADE DIAGNOSTIC CHECK AND SAID I NEEDED THE HEAT SENSOR CHANGED SO I DID. AFTE...

Jul 4, 2006 Exterior Lighting 108,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HAS FAILED FOR THE 2ND TIME IN 2 YEARS. THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THERE IS NO INDICATION IN THE CAR TO INDICATE THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING. *JB

Jul 4, 2006 Exterior Lighting 108,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HAS FAILED FOR THE 2ND TIME IN 2 YEARS. THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THERE IS NO INDICATION IN THE CAR TO INDICATE THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING. *JB

Jun 26, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

CEL LIGHT WOULD TURN ON AND OFF. CAR STARTED TO IDLE BAD, SOMETIMES IT WOULD NOT MOVE WHEN COLD EVEN WITH GAS FULLY DEPRESSED. THEN THE CAR BEGAN TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE MAF BUT THE SYMPTOMS ARE STILL HERE AND THE CAR IS RETURNING TO THE SHOP TODAY. I HA...

Jun 26, 2006 Electrical System 47,000 mi

CEL LIGHT WOULD TURN ON AND OFF. CAR STARTED TO IDLE BAD, SOMETIMES IT WOULD NOT MOVE WHEN COLD EVEN WITH GAS FULLY DEPRESSED. THEN THE CAR BEGAN TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE MAF BUT THE SYMPTOMS ARE STILL HERE AND THE CAR IS RETURNING TO THE SHOP TODAY. I HA...

Jun 26, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

CEL LIGHT WOULD TURN ON AND OFF. CAR STARTED TO IDLE BAD, SOMETIMES IT WOULD NOT MOVE WHEN COLD EVEN WITH GAS FULLY DEPRESSED. THEN THE CAR BEGAN TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE MAF BUT THE SYMPTOMS ARE STILL HERE AND THE CAR IS RETURNING TO THE SHOP TODAY. I HA...

Jun 26, 2006 Electrical System 47,000 mi

CEL LIGHT WOULD TURN ON AND OFF. CAR STARTED TO IDLE BAD, SOMETIMES IT WOULD NOT MOVE WHEN COLD EVEN WITH GAS FULLY DEPRESSED. THEN THE CAR BEGAN TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE MAF BUT THE SYMPTOMS ARE STILL HERE AND THE CAR IS RETURNING TO THE SHOP TODAY. I HA...

Jun 21, 2006 Power Train 66,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN SLOW ROAD REPAIR TRAFFIC ON I90 NEAR KIRTLAND/MENTOR OHIO, MY CLUTCH SYSTEM FAILED. WAS DRIVING JUST FINE KEEPING CAR IN 1ST GEAR AND AT A STOP IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC WHEN SUDDENLY THE CAR WAS STAYING IN GEAR EVEN WHEN REMOVING FOOT FROM CLUTCH PEDAL. CLUTCH PEDAL WAS STUCK IN FULL ...

Jun 21, 2006 Power Train 66,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN SLOW ROAD REPAIR TRAFFIC ON I90 NEAR KIRTLAND/MENTOR OHIO, MY CLUTCH SYSTEM FAILED. WAS DRIVING JUST FINE KEEPING CAR IN 1ST GEAR AND AT A STOP IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC WHEN SUDDENLY THE CAR WAS STAYING IN GEAR EVEN WHEN REMOVING FOOT FROM CLUTCH PEDAL. CLUTCH PEDAL WAS STUCK IN FULL ...

Jun 19, 2006 Exterior Lighting 135,000 mi

NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE UNTIL THE FAILURE OCCURRED. NO INCIDENTS AS OF YET. BOTH TAIL LIGHTS AND WINDOW BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE. CAR WAS SERVICED ON A PREVIOUS RECALL. *JB

Jun 19, 2006 Exterior Lighting 135,000 mi

NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE UNTIL THE FAILURE OCCURRED. NO INCIDENTS AS OF YET. BOTH TAIL LIGHTS AND WINDOW BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE. CAR WAS SERVICED ON A PREVIOUS RECALL. *JB

Jun 19, 2006 Exterior Lighting 135,000 mi

NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE UNTIL THE FAILURE OCCURRED. NO INCIDENTS AS OF YET. BOTH TAIL LIGHTS AND WINDOW BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE. CAR WAS SERVICED ON A PREVIOUS RECALL. *JB

Jun 19, 2006 Exterior Lighting 135,000 mi

NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE UNTIL THE FAILURE OCCURRED. NO INCIDENTS AS OF YET. BOTH TAIL LIGHTS AND WINDOW BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE. CAR WAS SERVICED ON A PREVIOUS RECALL. *JB

Jun 9, 2006 Structure

MULTIPLE WATER DAMAGE AND LEAKS DUE TO CLOGGED TUBES AND POOR DESIGN OF VEHICLE. LEAKS OCCUR IN THE PASSENGER SIDE, AND REAR FOOT WELLS. CLEARING DRAINAGE HOLES ONLY HELPED SLIGHTLY. *NM

Jun 9, 2006 Exterior Lighting 52,675 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTICED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS INOPERABLE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND DETERMINED THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 06V183000, REGARDING THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUF...

Jun 9, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,675 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTICED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS INOPERABLE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND DETERMINED THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 06V183000, REGARDING THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUF...

Jun 9, 2006 Equipment 52,675 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTICED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS INOPERABLE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND DETERMINED THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 06V183000, REGARDING THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUF...

Jun 9, 2006 Structure

MULTIPLE WATER DAMAGE AND LEAKS DUE TO CLOGGED TUBES AND POOR DESIGN OF VEHICLE. LEAKS OCCUR IN THE PASSENGER SIDE, AND REAR FOOT WELLS. CLEARING DRAINAGE HOLES ONLY HELPED SLIGHTLY. *NM

Jun 9, 2006 Exterior Lighting 52,675 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTICED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS INOPERABLE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND DETERMINED THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 06V183000, REGARDING THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUF...

Jun 9, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,675 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTICED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS INOPERABLE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND DETERMINED THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 06V183000, REGARDING THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUF...

Jun 9, 2006 Equipment 52,675 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTICED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS INOPERABLE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND DETERMINED THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 06V183000, REGARDING THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUF...

Jun 5, 2006 Visibility 32,460 mi

OVER THE WEEKEND THE INSIDE OF MY CAR FILLED WITH RAIN WATER. IT WAS A PUDDLE ON THE BOTTOM OF MY CAR. I DRIED IT OUT WITH THE HELP OF MY FATHER. I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL VW DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME IT'S NOT COVERED AS PART OF MY WARRANTY. THEY SAID THAT THEY KNOW IT'S THE SUNROOF CAUSING THE LEAK ...

Jun 5, 2006 Visibility 32,460 mi

OVER THE WEEKEND THE INSIDE OF MY CAR FILLED WITH RAIN WATER. IT WAS A PUDDLE ON THE BOTTOM OF MY CAR. I DRIED IT OUT WITH THE HELP OF MY FATHER. I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL VW DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME IT'S NOT COVERED AS PART OF MY WARRANTY. THEY SAID THAT THEY KNOW IT'S THE SUNROOF CAUSING THE LEAK ...

May 26, 2006 Exterior Lighting 40,466 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE EXTERIOR BRAKE LIGHTS BECAME INOPERATIVE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL #04V096000 CONCERNING THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, HOWEVER THE RECALL DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AGAIN. THE DEALER HAS BEEN ALERTED WHO SUGGESTED A...

May 26, 2006 Exterior Lighting 40,466 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE EXTERIOR BRAKE LIGHTS BECAME INOPERATIVE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL #04V096000 CONCERNING THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, HOWEVER THE RECALL DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AGAIN. THE DEALER HAS BEEN ALERTED WHO SUGGESTED A...

May 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, BUT NO FAILURE CODES DISPLAYED. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THERE WAS A COOLANT MIGRATION PROBLEM. THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS WAS...

May 17, 2006 Electrical System 67,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, BUT NO FAILURE CODES DISPLAYED. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THERE WAS A COOLANT MIGRATION PROBLEM. THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS WAS...

May 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, BUT NO FAILURE CODES DISPLAYED. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THERE WAS A COOLANT MIGRATION PROBLEM. THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS WAS...

May 17, 2006 Electrical System 67,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, BUT NO FAILURE CODES DISPLAYED. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THERE WAS A COOLANT MIGRATION PROBLEM. THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS WAS...

Apr 22, 2006 Equipment 29,500 mi

MY 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA FELL OFF THE JACK WHILE MY SON WAS CHANGING A TIRE THIS MORNING. THE JACK, PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER WITH THE VEHICLE, APPEARS TO HAVE SOME SORT OF DESIGN DEFECT. I WAS ABLE TO RAISE THE VEHICLE AND REPLACE THE TIRE USING THE JACK PROVIDED WITH A 1994 VOLVO 940. *JB

Apr 22, 2006 Equipment 29,500 mi

MY 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA FELL OFF THE JACK WHILE MY SON WAS CHANGING A TIRE THIS MORNING. THE JACK, PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER WITH THE VEHICLE, APPEARS TO HAVE SOME SORT OF DESIGN DEFECT. I WAS ABLE TO RAISE THE VEHICLE AND REPLACE THE TIRE USING THE JACK PROVIDED WITH A 1994 VOLVO 940. *JB

Apr 5, 2006 Electrical System 69,400 mi

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLX VR6. IN OCTOBER OF 2004 NOTICED THE ENGINE SURGING EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE WHEN ACCELERATING. EVENTUALLY, THE MIL WENT ON AND THERE WAS A DRASTIC LOSS OF POWER. AFTER BRINGING IT INTO THE DEALER, IT WAS DEEMED TO BE A $700 IGNITION COIL PACK. RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET FOUND...

Apr 5, 2006 Electrical System 69,400 mi

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLX VR6. IN OCTOBER OF 2004 NOTICED THE ENGINE SURGING EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE WHEN ACCELERATING. EVENTUALLY, THE MIL WENT ON AND THERE WAS A DRASTIC LOSS OF POWER. AFTER BRINGING IT INTO THE DEALER, IT WAS DEEMED TO BE A $700 IGNITION COIL PACK. RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET FOUND...

Apr 1, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 62,000 mi

I DRIVE A 2001 VW JETTA. AS I OPENED MY GLOVE COMPARTMENT TODAY, THE HANDLE INCLUDING THE LOCK MECHANISM FELL INTO MY HAND. IT JUST BROKE OFF RIGHT THEN AND THERE. I DO NOT USE MY GLOVE COMPARTMENT OFTEN SO IT IS NOT FROM WEAR AND TEAR. MY ISSUE IS THAT NOW THERE IS A HOLE IN MY GLOVE COMPARTMENT....

Apr 1, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 62,000 mi

I DRIVE A 2001 VW JETTA. AS I OPENED MY GLOVE COMPARTMENT TODAY, THE HANDLE INCLUDING THE LOCK MECHANISM FELL INTO MY HAND. IT JUST BROKE OFF RIGHT THEN AND THERE. I DO NOT USE MY GLOVE COMPARTMENT OFTEN SO IT IS NOT FROM WEAR AND TEAR. MY ISSUE IS THAT NOW THERE IS A HOLE IN MY GLOVE COMPARTMENT....

Mar 24, 2006 Air Bags Crash 96,000 mi

RAN OVER DEBRIS ON INTERSTATE AND SEAT SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED WITH NEW AIRBAG AND WAS REPLACED WITH NEW MODULE AND SENSORS. NO INJURIES JUST EAR RINGING. HAPPENED 2ND TIME GOING AROUND A CORNER AT APPROX. 35 MILES AN HOUR, SEAT SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AGAIN RESULTING IN LOSS OF CO...

Mar 24, 2006 Air Bags Crash 96,000 mi

RAN OVER DEBRIS ON INTERSTATE AND SEAT SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED WITH NEW AIRBAG AND WAS REPLACED WITH NEW MODULE AND SENSORS. NO INJURIES JUST EAR RINGING. HAPPENED 2ND TIME GOING AROUND A CORNER AT APPROX. 35 MILES AN HOUR, SEAT SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AGAIN RESULTING IN LOSS OF CO...

Mar 15, 2006 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE ON 2001 VW JETTA GLS TDI SEDAN, IDENTICAL TO THAT DESCRIBED IN RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V096000. BRAKE LIGHTS STAYED ON ALL THE TIME, EVEN WHEN CAR WAS PARKED & TURNED OFF. DEALER REPLACED SWITCH AT COST OF $193.23 PARTS & LABOR, DEALER & VW OF AMERICA STATE THAT VIN IS NOT INCLU...

Mar 15, 2006 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE ON 2001 VW JETTA GLS TDI SEDAN, IDENTICAL TO THAT DESCRIBED IN RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V096000. BRAKE LIGHTS STAYED ON ALL THE TIME, EVEN WHEN CAR WAS PARKED & TURNED OFF. DEALER REPLACED SWITCH AT COST OF $193.23 PARTS & LABOR, DEALER & VW OF AMERICA STATE THAT VIN IS NOT INCLU...

Mar 7, 2006 Air Bags

I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AROUND 5 MPH. THE PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS AND SEAT BAG DEPLOYED UNEXPECTEDLY. THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT ALSO NO LONGER FUNCTIONS. THERE IS NO DAMAGE ANYWHERE ON THE VEHICLE. VWOA IS LOOKING INTO THE PROBLEM. *JB

Mar 7, 2006 Air Bags

I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AROUND 5 MPH. THE PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS AND SEAT BAG DEPLOYED UNEXPECTEDLY. THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT ALSO NO LONGER FUNCTIONS. THERE IS NO DAMAGE ANYWHERE ON THE VEHICLE. VWOA IS LOOKING INTO THE PROBLEM. *JB

Mar 2, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LOOSES POWER INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY THE SERVICE DEALER WHO DETERMINED AN OXYGEN SENSOR MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT IS CONCERNED BECAUSE THE DEALER WAS ABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM WITHOUT INSPECTING THE VEH...

Mar 2, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LOOSES POWER INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY THE SERVICE DEALER WHO DETERMINED AN OXYGEN SENSOR MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT IS CONCERNED BECAUSE THE DEALER WAS ABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM WITHOUT INSPECTING THE VEH...

Feb 20, 2006 Electrical System 54,786 mi

I PURCHASED A 01 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA IN JULY OF 04 AND IN LES THAN A MONTH IT BEGAN TO STALL AS I WAS DRIVING, SO I PULLED OVER AND IT COULD NOT START AGAIN. I GOT IT TOWED WAS TOLD IT WAS MY BATTERY AND GOT THAT REPLACED, THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN A FEW MONTHS LATER AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS MY ALTERNATOR A...

Feb 20, 2006 Electrical System 54,786 mi

I PURCHASED A 01 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA IN JULY OF 04 AND IN LES THAN A MONTH IT BEGAN TO STALL AS I WAS DRIVING, SO I PULLED OVER AND IT COULD NOT START AGAIN. I GOT IT TOWED WAS TOLD IT WAS MY BATTERY AND GOT THAT REPLACED, THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN A FEW MONTHS LATER AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS MY ALTERNATOR A...

Feb 9, 2006 Electrical System 49,500 mi

THE EVENING OF JANUARY 12, 2006 I WAS ON MY WAY HOME WHEN A LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD OF MY VEHICLE STARTED FLASHING AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO FALTER WHEN IDLE. AFTER ARRIVING HOME I CHECKED THE OWNERS MANUAL AND FOUND OUT THAT THE LIGHT INDICATED A MALFUNCTION WITH THE EMISSIONS OF THE VEHICLE. I SCH...

Feb 9, 2006 Electrical System 49,500 mi

THE EVENING OF JANUARY 12, 2006 I WAS ON MY WAY HOME WHEN A LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD OF MY VEHICLE STARTED FLASHING AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO FALTER WHEN IDLE. AFTER ARRIVING HOME I CHECKED THE OWNERS MANUAL AND FOUND OUT THAT THE LIGHT INDICATED A MALFUNCTION WITH THE EMISSIONS OF THE VEHICLE. I SCH...

Feb 1, 2006 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE 3 TIMES WITHIN ONE YEAR, WIPERS HAVE STOPPED WIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED - MOTOR REPLACED HAS BEEN SAME ISSUE EACH TIME - MOTOR STILL WORKING - WIPERS NOT. *JB

Feb 1, 2006 Equipment

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE 3 TIMES WITHIN ONE YEAR, WIPERS HAVE STOPPED WIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED - MOTOR REPLACED HAS BEEN SAME ISSUE EACH TIME - MOTOR STILL WORKING - WIPERS NOT. *JB

Feb 1, 2006 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE 3 TIMES WITHIN ONE YEAR, WIPERS HAVE STOPPED WIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED - MOTOR REPLACED HAS BEEN SAME ISSUE EACH TIME - MOTOR STILL WORKING - WIPERS NOT. *JB

Feb 1, 2006 Equipment

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE 3 TIMES WITHIN ONE YEAR, WIPERS HAVE STOPPED WIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED - MOTOR REPLACED HAS BEEN SAME ISSUE EACH TIME - MOTOR STILL WORKING - WIPERS NOT. *JB

Jan 27, 2006 Power Train 54,600 mi

I HAVE A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN (VW) JETTA . THE VIN IS[XXX]. VEHICLE HAS 54,953 MILES ON IT AND YESTERDAY I HAD TO HAVE THE SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID REPLACED. SOMETIMES AFTER DRIVING IF YOU WOULD TAKE THE VEHICLE OUT OF DRIVE AND PUT IT IN PARK OR ANOTHER GEAR IT WOULD GET STUCK IN THAT GEAR. I JUST WANTED TO...

Jan 27, 2006 Power Train 54,600 mi

I HAVE A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN (VW) JETTA . THE VIN IS[XXX]. VEHICLE HAS 54,953 MILES ON IT AND YESTERDAY I HAD TO HAVE THE SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID REPLACED. SOMETIMES AFTER DRIVING IF YOU WOULD TAKE THE VEHICLE OUT OF DRIVE AND PUT IT IN PARK OR ANOTHER GEAR IT WOULD GET STUCK IN THAT GEAR. I JUST WANTED TO...

Jan 20, 2006 Electrical System 25,000 mi

I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF A 2001 VW JETTA GLX VR6 WITH APPROXIMATELY 45K MILES. I PURCHASED THE CAR IN A PRIVATE SALE WITH 25K MILES. INITIALLY, WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A BAD COIL PACK, WHICH DID NOT BECOME PROBLEMATIC UNTIL APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS AGO. LAST WEEK, I TOOK THE CAR TO...

Jan 20, 2006 Electrical System 25,000 mi

I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF A 2001 VW JETTA GLX VR6 WITH APPROXIMATELY 45K MILES. I PURCHASED THE CAR IN A PRIVATE SALE WITH 25K MILES. INITIALLY, WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A BAD COIL PACK, WHICH DID NOT BECOME PROBLEMATIC UNTIL APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS AGO. LAST WEEK, I TOOK THE CAR TO...

Jan 13, 2006 Electrical System 85,100 mi

I HAVE A 2001 VW JETTA. IN THE PAST TWO YEARS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH MY BRAKE LIGHTS 8 TIMES. INCLUDING MY HEADLIGHTS 3 TIMES. MY INTERIOR LIGHTS WORK AND THEN THEY DON'T. I KNOW I HAVE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. I HAD THE CAR LOOKED AT ONCE BY THE DEALER AND THEY SAID I MUST HAVE BOUGHT A BAD BULB!...

Jan 13, 2006 Electrical System 85,100 mi

I HAVE A 2001 VW JETTA. IN THE PAST TWO YEARS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH MY BRAKE LIGHTS 8 TIMES. INCLUDING MY HEADLIGHTS 3 TIMES. MY INTERIOR LIGHTS WORK AND THEN THEY DON'T. I KNOW I HAVE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. I HAD THE CAR LOOKED AT ONCE BY THE DEALER AND THEY SAID I MUST HAVE BOUGHT A BAD BULB!...

Dec 20, 2005 Exterior Lighting 62,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID # 04V096000 CONCERNING THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING: BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Dec 20, 2005 Exterior Lighting 62,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID # 04V096000 CONCERNING THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING: BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Dec 17, 2005 Structure 41,000 mi

OPENED DRIVERS DOOR AND THE LOWER OF THE TWO BOLTS ON THE LOWER DOOR SECURE HINGE SHEARED OFF. THE DOOR HAS NEVER BEEN REMOVED OR REPAIRED PREVIOUSLY. THE ONLY WAY THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED IS IF THE BOLT WERE OVER TIGHTENED UPON INSTALLATION. THE VEHICLE IS PAST WARRANTY AND VW AMERICA WILL NOT P...

Dec 17, 2005 Structure 41,000 mi

OPENED DRIVERS DOOR AND THE LOWER OF THE TWO BOLTS ON THE LOWER DOOR SECURE HINGE SHEARED OFF. THE DOOR HAS NEVER BEEN REMOVED OR REPAIRED PREVIOUSLY. THE ONLY WAY THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED IS IF THE BOLT WERE OVER TIGHTENED UPON INSTALLATION. THE VEHICLE IS PAST WARRANTY AND VW AMERICA WILL NOT P...

Dec 16, 2005 Power Train 30,000 mi

THE CLUTCH OF MY 2001 JETTA (1.8 LITER TURBO MANUAL 5-SPEED) STARTED GOING OUT LAST JULY, WHEN THE CAR WAS NOT EVEN 4 YEARS OLD AND HAD ONLY 30K MILES. (I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER.) IT IS GETTING WORSE. TWICE NOW I'VE TAKEN IT TO MY VW SERVICE DEALER ONLY TO BE MET BY BAFFLED STARES. THE VW MECHANICS T...

Dec 16, 2005 Power Train 30,000 mi

THE CLUTCH OF MY 2001 JETTA (1.8 LITER TURBO MANUAL 5-SPEED) STARTED GOING OUT LAST JULY, WHEN THE CAR WAS NOT EVEN 4 YEARS OLD AND HAD ONLY 30K MILES. (I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER.) IT IS GETTING WORSE. TWICE NOW I'VE TAKEN IT TO MY VW SERVICE DEALER ONLY TO BE MET BY BAFFLED STARES. THE VW MECHANICS T...

Dec 2, 2005 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED VOLKSWAGEN, JETTA HAD DEFECT IN THE FRONT LIGHTS. A PLASTIC HOUSING BECAME AMBER, REDUCING THE BRIGHTENERS OF THE LIGHTS. THIS PROBLEM MADE NIGHT DRIVING DANGEROUS. THE CONTACT BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW ,AND THE PROBLEM WAS CONTINUOUSLY GETTING WORST. THE POLICE PULLED HIM ...

Dec 2, 2005 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED VOLKSWAGEN, JETTA HAD DEFECT IN THE FRONT LIGHTS. A PLASTIC HOUSING BECAME AMBER, REDUCING THE BRIGHTENERS OF THE LIGHTS. THIS PROBLEM MADE NIGHT DRIVING DANGEROUS. THE CONTACT BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW ,AND THE PROBLEM WAS CONTINUOUSLY GETTING WORST. THE POLICE PULLED HIM ...

Dec 1, 2005 Electrical System 47,000 mi

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA VR6. IGNITION COIL FAILURE. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH IN THE FAST LANE OF THE FREEWAY - NEAR COMPLETE POWER FAILURE. JUST ENOUGH POWER TO STRUGGLE OVER TO THE HARD SHOULDER. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. FROM READING THE WEBSITE 'VW VORTEX' A FORUM SITE DEDICATED TO VW OWNERS, ...

Dec 1, 2005 Electrical System 47,000 mi

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA VR6. IGNITION COIL FAILURE. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH IN THE FAST LANE OF THE FREEWAY - NEAR COMPLETE POWER FAILURE. JUST ENOUGH POWER TO STRUGGLE OVER TO THE HARD SHOULDER. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. FROM READING THE WEBSITE 'VW VORTEX' A FORUM SITE DEDICATED TO VW OWNERS, ...

Nov 30, 2005 Seats 49,000 mi

A 2001 VW JETTA HAS AN ISSUE WITH A METAL SPRING THAT IS PART OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE SPRING SEPARATES FROM THE MECHANISM THAT KEEPS THE SEAT FROM SLIDING FORWARD. THERE IS NO SPECIFIC REASON THE SPRING BECOMES LOOSE FROM THE CAR SEAT AND ONE WOULD NEVER KNOW IF THE SPRING IS NOT ATTACHED, ...

Nov 30, 2005 Seats 49,000 mi

A 2001 VW JETTA HAS AN ISSUE WITH A METAL SPRING THAT IS PART OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE SPRING SEPARATES FROM THE MECHANISM THAT KEEPS THE SEAT FROM SLIDING FORWARD. THERE IS NO SPECIFIC REASON THE SPRING BECOMES LOOSE FROM THE CAR SEAT AND ONE WOULD NEVER KNOW IF THE SPRING IS NOT ATTACHED, ...

Nov 27, 2005 Electrical System

THE IGNITION COILS ON MY 2001 V6 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA FAILED. WHILE VOLKSWAGEN HAD ANNOUNCED A RECALL ON ALL V6 2001 JETTAS, MY CAR'S VIN WAS FOR SOME REASON NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I SPENT $845 FIXING THE PROBLEM AND SUBSEQUENTLY HAD TO CHANGE THE IGNITION WIRE SET - SOMETHING THAT WAS BROUGHT ON B...

Nov 27, 2005 Electrical System

THE IGNITION COILS ON MY 2001 V6 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA FAILED. WHILE VOLKSWAGEN HAD ANNOUNCED A RECALL ON ALL V6 2001 JETTAS, MY CAR'S VIN WAS FOR SOME REASON NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I SPENT $845 FIXING THE PROBLEM AND SUBSEQUENTLY HAD TO CHANGE THE IGNITION WIRE SET - SOMETHING THAT WAS BROUGHT ON B...

Nov 16, 2005 Electrical System

I HAVE A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLS VR6. IN APRIL OF 2003 I EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR WHERE ESPECIALLY IN WET CONDITIONS, THE CAR WOULD HESITATE AND MISFIRE THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD BLINK ON AND OFF. IT GOT TO THE POINT WHERE IT WAS DIFFICULT TO DRIVE BECAUSE IT WAS LOSING POWER. I...

Nov 16, 2005 Equipment

I HAVE A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLS VR6. IN APRIL OF 2003 I EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR WHERE ESPECIALLY IN WET CONDITIONS, THE CAR WOULD HESITATE AND MISFIRE THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD BLINK ON AND OFF. IT GOT TO THE POINT WHERE IT WAS DIFFICULT TO DRIVE BECAUSE IT WAS LOSING POWER. I...

Nov 16, 2005 Electrical System

I HAVE A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLS VR6. IN APRIL OF 2003 I EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR WHERE ESPECIALLY IN WET CONDITIONS, THE CAR WOULD HESITATE AND MISFIRE THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD BLINK ON AND OFF. IT GOT TO THE POINT WHERE IT WAS DIFFICULT TO DRIVE BECAUSE IT WAS LOSING POWER. I...

Nov 16, 2005 Equipment

I HAVE A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLS VR6. IN APRIL OF 2003 I EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR WHERE ESPECIALLY IN WET CONDITIONS, THE CAR WOULD HESITATE AND MISFIRE THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD BLINK ON AND OFF. IT GOT TO THE POINT WHERE IT WAS DIFFICULT TO DRIVE BECAUSE IT WAS LOSING POWER. I...

Nov 15, 2005 Exterior Lighting 110,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH (2001 VW JETTA GLS TDI) RESEARCHED ON INTERNET SAYS THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PART, BUT IS NOT IN EFFECT YET. DRIVING WITH BRAKE LIGHTS STUCK ON IS REALLY DANGEROUS AND SPEEDY RECALL FOR THIS ITEM IS ESSENTIAL. I HAVE TO REMOVE THE FUSE IN ORDER TO TURN OFF THE LIGHTS, AND SOON A...

Nov 15, 2005 Exterior Lighting 110,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH (2001 VW JETTA GLS TDI) RESEARCHED ON INTERNET SAYS THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PART, BUT IS NOT IN EFFECT YET. DRIVING WITH BRAKE LIGHTS STUCK ON IS REALLY DANGEROUS AND SPEEDY RECALL FOR THIS ITEM IS ESSENTIAL. I HAVE TO REMOVE THE FUSE IN ORDER TO TURN OFF THE LIGHTS, AND SOON A...

Nov 14, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,852 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED A PROBLEM WITH THE EMISSION CONTROL AND THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, A MONTH LATER THE SAME PROBLEM RECURRED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE MASS AIR...

Nov 14, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,852 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED A PROBLEM WITH THE EMISSION CONTROL AND THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, A MONTH LATER THE SAME PROBLEM RECURRED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE MASS AIR...

Oct 26, 2005 Electrical System 42,400 mi

MY 2001 VW JETTA HAS BEEN IN THE VW SHOP 7 TIMES FOR FAILED COILS THEY FIX IT AND ABOUT 4 MONTHS LATER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE ENGINE RUNS ROUGH. THEY ALWAYS SAY IF THE PART FAILS THEY WILL REPLACE FOR FREE, SEEMS EVERYTIME WE TAKE IT IN THEY CLAIM SOMETHING ELSE CAUSED IT. *JB

Oct 26, 2005 Electrical System 42,400 mi

MY 2001 VW JETTA HAS BEEN IN THE VW SHOP 7 TIMES FOR FAILED COILS THEY FIX IT AND ABOUT 4 MONTHS LATER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE ENGINE RUNS ROUGH. THEY ALWAYS SAY IF THE PART FAILS THEY WILL REPLACE FOR FREE, SEEMS EVERYTIME WE TAKE IT IN THEY CLAIM SOMETHING ELSE CAUSED IT. *JB

Oct 20, 2005 Seats 48,080 mi

2001 JETTA VR6 DRIVER SEAT ROCKS BECAUSE OF BROKEN GEARS. *TS THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR THE SEAT FREE OF CHARGE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THERE IS A BAD GEAR AND IT WILL COST OVER $700. TO REPAIR. THE CONSUMER CONSIDERS THIS A SAFETY ISSUE AND BELIEVES...

Oct 20, 2005 Unknown Or Other 48,080 mi

2001 JETTA VR6 DRIVER SEAT ROCKS BECAUSE OF BROKEN GEARS. *TS THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR THE SEAT FREE OF CHARGE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THERE IS A BAD GEAR AND IT WILL COST OVER $700. TO REPAIR. THE CONSUMER CONSIDERS THIS A SAFETY ISSUE AND BELIEVES...

Oct 20, 2005 Seats 48,080 mi

2001 JETTA VR6 DRIVER SEAT ROCKS BECAUSE OF BROKEN GEARS. *TS THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR THE SEAT FREE OF CHARGE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THERE IS A BAD GEAR AND IT WILL COST OVER $700. TO REPAIR. THE CONSUMER CONSIDERS THIS A SAFETY ISSUE AND BELIEVES...

Oct 20, 2005 Unknown Or Other 48,080 mi

2001 JETTA VR6 DRIVER SEAT ROCKS BECAUSE OF BROKEN GEARS. *TS THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR THE SEAT FREE OF CHARGE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THERE IS A BAD GEAR AND IT WILL COST OVER $700. TO REPAIR. THE CONSUMER CONSIDERS THIS A SAFETY ISSUE AND BELIEVES...

Oct 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH OF OWNING MY VW JETTA 1.8L TURBO, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND OFF. EACH TIME THAT I TAKE IT IN TO HAVE THE PROBLEM DIAGNOSED SOMETHING IS REPAIRED, BUT IN A FEW DAYS THE LIGHT IS BACK ON AND THERE IS A NEW PROBLEM. I HAVE ALREADY HAD THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS OF WORK D...

Oct 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH OF OWNING MY VW JETTA 1.8L TURBO, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND OFF. EACH TIME THAT I TAKE IT IN TO HAVE THE PROBLEM DIAGNOSED SOMETHING IS REPAIRED, BUT IN A FEW DAYS THE LIGHT IS BACK ON AND THERE IS A NEW PROBLEM. I HAVE ALREADY HAD THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS OF WORK D...

Oct 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

MY WIFE OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA VR6 GLX. CURRENTLY IT HAS ABOUT 40,000 MILES ON IT. IN SEPTEMBER WE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ACCELERATING PROPERLY. WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD, THE CAR HESITATES AND FEELS AS IF IT IS ABOUT TO STALL. WHEN IT WARMS UP THE CAR WORKS PERFECTLY. WE TOOK IT TO...

Oct 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

MY WIFE OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA VR6 GLX. CURRENTLY IT HAS ABOUT 40,000 MILES ON IT. IN SEPTEMBER WE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ACCELERATING PROPERLY. WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD, THE CAR HESITATES AND FEELS AS IF IT IS ABOUT TO STALL. WHEN IT WARMS UP THE CAR WORKS PERFECTLY. WE TOOK IT TO...

Sep 27, 2005 Air Bags 74,000 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH SUDDENLY THERE WAS A FLASH FOLLOWED BY A LOUD BANG. THE SMELL WAS OF SMOKE AS IF THERE WAS FIREWORKS. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY. THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONSUMER WAS STARTLED AND CONCERNED. HE CALLED 911. THERE WAS NO CRASH, DAMAGE, OR ...

Sep 27, 2005 Air Bags 74,000 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH SUDDENLY THERE WAS A FLASH FOLLOWED BY A LOUD BANG. THE SMELL WAS OF SMOKE AS IF THERE WAS FIREWORKS. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY. THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONSUMER WAS STARTLED AND CONCERNED. HE CALLED 911. THERE WAS NO CRASH, DAMAGE, OR ...

Sep 26, 2005 Electrical System 85,300 mi

82,5310.00 JUST REPLACED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. WE HAVE ALWAYS HAD SOME TYPE OF AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM FROM THE BEGINNING. CD PLAYER AND STEREO. CD LCD PANEL WOULD SAY NO CD IN WHICH YOU WOULD HAVE A CD IN THE JACKET IF YOU KEPT PUSHING THE BUTTON SOMETIMES IT WOULD WORK. AT TIMES YOU CAN ONLY...

Sep 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,300 mi

82,5310.00 JUST REPLACED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. WE HAVE ALWAYS HAD SOME TYPE OF AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM FROM THE BEGINNING. CD PLAYER AND STEREO. CD LCD PANEL WOULD SAY NO CD IN WHICH YOU WOULD HAVE A CD IN THE JACKET IF YOU KEPT PUSHING THE BUTTON SOMETIMES IT WOULD WORK. AT TIMES YOU CAN ONLY...

Sep 26, 2005 Air Bags 85,300 mi

82,5310.00 JUST REPLACED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. WE HAVE ALWAYS HAD SOME TYPE OF AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM FROM THE BEGINNING. CD PLAYER AND STEREO. CD LCD PANEL WOULD SAY NO CD IN WHICH YOU WOULD HAVE A CD IN THE JACKET IF YOU KEPT PUSHING THE BUTTON SOMETIMES IT WOULD WORK. AT TIMES YOU CAN ONLY...

Sep 26, 2005 Exterior Lighting 85,000 mi

DT: 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI DIESEL. THE RIGHT FRONT TURN SIGNAL, SHORTED OUT AND MALFUNCTIONED. THERE IS A BURN MAKE ON THE SOCKET AND ON THE BULB ITSELF, THE BULB DID NOT BURN OUT BUT THE SOCKET DID. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO TAKE THE BULB OUT AND THEN INSERT THE BULB AND IT WORKED SHORT PERIO...

Sep 26, 2005 Electrical System 85,300 mi

82,5310.00 JUST REPLACED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. WE HAVE ALWAYS HAD SOME TYPE OF AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM FROM THE BEGINNING. CD PLAYER AND STEREO. CD LCD PANEL WOULD SAY NO CD IN WHICH YOU WOULD HAVE A CD IN THE JACKET IF YOU KEPT PUSHING THE BUTTON SOMETIMES IT WOULD WORK. AT TIMES YOU CAN ONLY...

Sep 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,300 mi

82,5310.00 JUST REPLACED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. WE HAVE ALWAYS HAD SOME TYPE OF AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM FROM THE BEGINNING. CD PLAYER AND STEREO. CD LCD PANEL WOULD SAY NO CD IN WHICH YOU WOULD HAVE A CD IN THE JACKET IF YOU KEPT PUSHING THE BUTTON SOMETIMES IT WOULD WORK. AT TIMES YOU CAN ONLY...

Sep 26, 2005 Air Bags 85,300 mi

82,5310.00 JUST REPLACED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. WE HAVE ALWAYS HAD SOME TYPE OF AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM FROM THE BEGINNING. CD PLAYER AND STEREO. CD LCD PANEL WOULD SAY NO CD IN WHICH YOU WOULD HAVE A CD IN THE JACKET IF YOU KEPT PUSHING THE BUTTON SOMETIMES IT WOULD WORK. AT TIMES YOU CAN ONLY...

Sep 26, 2005 Exterior Lighting 85,000 mi

DT: 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI DIESEL. THE RIGHT FRONT TURN SIGNAL, SHORTED OUT AND MALFUNCTIONED. THERE IS A BURN MAKE ON THE SOCKET AND ON THE BULB ITSELF, THE BULB DID NOT BURN OUT BUT THE SOCKET DID. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO TAKE THE BULB OUT AND THEN INSERT THE BULB AND IT WORKED SHORT PERIO...

Sep 19, 2005 Electrical System 41,500 mi

2001 VW JETTA 1.8T ALL IGNITION COILS HAVE FAILED AND THERE ARE NONE AVAILABLE IN USA TODAY TO REPLACE. APPARENTLY THIS IS SUCH A PROBLEM FOR 2001 JETTA'S. VW CAN NOT KEEP THEM IN STOCK. REPEAT THERE ARE NONE AS OF 09/19/2005 IN USA TO REPLACE THIS VERY COMMON PROBLEM. *NM

Sep 19, 2005 Electrical System 41,500 mi

2001 VW JETTA 1.8T ALL IGNITION COILS HAVE FAILED AND THERE ARE NONE AVAILABLE IN USA TODAY TO REPLACE. APPARENTLY THIS IS SUCH A PROBLEM FOR 2001 JETTA'S. VW CAN NOT KEEP THEM IN STOCK. REPEAT THERE ARE NONE AS OF 09/19/2005 IN USA TO REPLACE THIS VERY COMMON PROBLEM. *NM

Sep 17, 2005 Exterior Lighting

2ND OCCURRENCE OF BRAKE SWITCH FAILURE - 2001 JETTA. INITIAL FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE SAME DAY RECALL LETTER WAS RECEIVED. SWITCH COST WAS REIMBURSED BY VW AT NO CHARGE. 2ND FAILURE OCCURRED ON 9/17/05. FIRST SWITCH MANUFACTURED BY EATON. SECOND SWITCH MANUFACTURED BY DELPHI. *JB

Sep 17, 2005 Exterior Lighting

2ND OCCURRENCE OF BRAKE SWITCH FAILURE - 2001 JETTA. INITIAL FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE SAME DAY RECALL LETTER WAS RECEIVED. SWITCH COST WAS REIMBURSED BY VW AT NO CHARGE. 2ND FAILURE OCCURRED ON 9/17/05. FIRST SWITCH MANUFACTURED BY EATON. SECOND SWITCH MANUFACTURED BY DELPHI. *JB

Aug 30, 2005 Visibility 70,000 mi

VW SENT A LETTER TO ME THAT THE SIDE WINDOWS ON MY 2001 JETTA TDI SEDAN VW MAY FAIL AND THEY WOULD REPAIR THEM WHEN IT OCCURRED UP TO 7 YEARS. THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THEM BEFORE FAILURE. WHEN THEY FAILED I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY DOING 65 MPH AND THE DRIVERS WINDOW FAILED CRASHING INTO THE INNER DOOR W...

Aug 30, 2005 Electrical System 55,766 mi

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA IGNITION COILS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A SHORT.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE SEVERAL INCIDENTS WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING INTERMITTENTLY AND THE VEHICLE RUNNING ROUGH. *JB

Aug 30, 2005 Visibility 70,000 mi

VW SENT A LETTER TO ME THAT THE SIDE WINDOWS ON MY 2001 JETTA TDI SEDAN VW MAY FAIL AND THEY WOULD REPAIR THEM WHEN IT OCCURRED UP TO 7 YEARS. THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THEM BEFORE FAILURE. WHEN THEY FAILED I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY DOING 65 MPH AND THE DRIVERS WINDOW FAILED CRASHING INTO THE INNER DOOR W...

Aug 30, 2005 Electrical System 55,766 mi

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA IGNITION COILS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A SHORT.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE SEVERAL INCIDENTS WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING INTERMITTENTLY AND THE VEHICLE RUNNING ROUGH. *JB

Aug 26, 2005 Air Bags

DT: CONTACT STATES THE DRIVERS' SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT A COLLISION. THE SEAT BELT JAMMED AND COULD NOT BE LATCHED AFTER THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED. THERE IS A POLICE REPORT (#05-5207) STATES THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT THE VEHICLE HAD AN IMPACT. THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED. ...

Aug 26, 2005 Seat Belts

DT: CONTACT STATES THE DRIVERS' SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT A COLLISION. THE SEAT BELT JAMMED AND COULD NOT BE LATCHED AFTER THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED. THERE IS A POLICE REPORT (#05-5207) STATES THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT THE VEHICLE HAD AN IMPACT. THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED. ...

Aug 26, 2005 Wheels

DT: CONTACT STATES THE DRIVERS' SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT A COLLISION. THE SEAT BELT JAMMED AND COULD NOT BE LATCHED AFTER THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED. THERE IS A POLICE REPORT (#05-5207) STATES THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT THE VEHICLE HAD AN IMPACT. THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED. ...

Aug 26, 2005 Steering

DT: CONTACT STATES THE DRIVERS' SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT A COLLISION. THE SEAT BELT JAMMED AND COULD NOT BE LATCHED AFTER THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED. THERE IS A POLICE REPORT (#05-5207) STATES THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT THE VEHICLE HAD AN IMPACT. THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED. ...

Aug 26, 2005 Air Bags

DT: CONTACT STATES THE DRIVERS' SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT A COLLISION. THE SEAT BELT JAMMED AND COULD NOT BE LATCHED AFTER THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED. THERE IS A POLICE REPORT (#05-5207) STATES THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT THE VEHICLE HAD AN IMPACT. THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED. ...

Aug 26, 2005 Seat Belts

DT: CONTACT STATES THE DRIVERS' SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT A COLLISION. THE SEAT BELT JAMMED AND COULD NOT BE LATCHED AFTER THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED. THERE IS A POLICE REPORT (#05-5207) STATES THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT THE VEHICLE HAD AN IMPACT. THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED. ...

Aug 26, 2005 Wheels

DT: CONTACT STATES THE DRIVERS' SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT A COLLISION. THE SEAT BELT JAMMED AND COULD NOT BE LATCHED AFTER THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED. THERE IS A POLICE REPORT (#05-5207) STATES THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT THE VEHICLE HAD AN IMPACT. THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED. ...

Aug 26, 2005 Steering

DT: CONTACT STATES THE DRIVERS' SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT A COLLISION. THE SEAT BELT JAMMED AND COULD NOT BE LATCHED AFTER THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED. THERE IS A POLICE REPORT (#05-5207) STATES THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT THE VEHICLE HAD AN IMPACT. THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED. ...

Aug 24, 2005 Power Train 23,000 mi

(1) NORMAL DRIVING, REGULAR SCHEDULED DEALER MAINTAINANCE BEFORE THE FAILURE OF THE CLUTCH. THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION BECAME DIFFICULT TO PUT INTO GEAR AND NOISE STARTED TO COME FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. (2) CLUTCH FAILED AND IT BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE TRANSMISSION. DEALER SERVICE ADVISOR R...

Aug 24, 2005 Power Train 23,000 mi

(1) NORMAL DRIVING, REGULAR SCHEDULED DEALER MAINTAINANCE BEFORE THE FAILURE OF THE CLUTCH. THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION BECAME DIFFICULT TO PUT INTO GEAR AND NOISE STARTED TO COME FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. (2) CLUTCH FAILED AND IT BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE TRANSMISSION. DEALER SERVICE ADVISOR R...

Aug 19, 2005 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

INSIDE OF HEADLAMP LENS COVERS BECOMING CLOUDY/CONTAMINATED DUE TO MISTURE BUILDUP FROM DRL (DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS) USE. THE CONTINUAL DEGRADTION TO THE LENS COVERS FROM INSIDE THE LENS RESULTS IN A CONTINUOUS LOSS OF PROJECTED LIGHT DURING NIGHT DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Aug 19, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA (COMPLAINT NUMBERS 30291114,30343786 AND 03092183) OUR 2001 JETTA STARTED CLICKING AND BLOWING WHITE SMOKE. WE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE TURBO AND WOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. WE TOWED THE CAR TO THEM ON MAY 19, 2003 AND THEY DID REPLACE THE TURBO. ...

Aug 19, 2005 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

INSIDE OF HEADLAMP LENS COVERS BECOMING CLOUDY/CONTAMINATED DUE TO MISTURE BUILDUP FROM DRL (DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS) USE. THE CONTINUAL DEGRADTION TO THE LENS COVERS FROM INSIDE THE LENS RESULTS IN A CONTINUOUS LOSS OF PROJECTED LIGHT DURING NIGHT DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Aug 19, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA (COMPLAINT NUMBERS 30291114,30343786 AND 03092183) OUR 2001 JETTA STARTED CLICKING AND BLOWING WHITE SMOKE. WE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE TURBO AND WOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. WE TOWED THE CAR TO THEM ON MAY 19, 2003 AND THEY DID REPLACE THE TURBO. ...

Aug 17, 2005 Electrical System 90,000 mi

YESTERDAY MY 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA VR6 STARTED SHAKING SLIGHTLY WHEN I STARTED IT AND AT FIRST I THOUGHT NOTHING OF IT, BUT AS SOON AS I GOT OUT OF THE PARKING SPOT I WAS IN THE MIL LIGHT (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT) CAME ON AND EMISSION WORKSHOP STARTED BLINKING ON THE LITTLE SCREEN ON MY DASH. T...

Aug 17, 2005 Electrical System 90,000 mi

YESTERDAY MY 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA VR6 STARTED SHAKING SLIGHTLY WHEN I STARTED IT AND AT FIRST I THOUGHT NOTHING OF IT, BUT AS SOON AS I GOT OUT OF THE PARKING SPOT I WAS IN THE MIL LIGHT (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT) CAME ON AND EMISSION WORKSHOP STARTED BLINKING ON THE LITTLE SCREEN ON MY DASH. T...

Aug 10, 2005 Visibility 59,100 mi

THE WINDOW REGULATOR WENT OUT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED. I UNDERSTAND THAT LITIGATION WAS FILED IN AUGUST 2003 IN REFERENCE TO THIS MATTER. *JB

Aug 10, 2005 Visibility 59,100 mi

THE WINDOW REGULATOR WENT OUT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED. I UNDERSTAND THAT LITIGATION WAS FILED IN AUGUST 2003 IN REFERENCE TO THIS MATTER. *JB

Aug 3, 2005 Power Train

EARLIER THIS YEAR, THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON MY 2001 VW JETTA. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THIS. HOWEVER, WITHIN THE LAST MONTH, THE AUTOMATIC SHIFT LOCK (ASL) HAS NOT ALLOWED ME TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. USUALLY, I AM ABLE TO WAIT A MINUTE AND THE ASL LIGHT W...

Aug 3, 2005 Exterior Lighting

EARLIER THIS YEAR, THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON MY 2001 VW JETTA. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THIS. HOWEVER, WITHIN THE LAST MONTH, THE AUTOMATIC SHIFT LOCK (ASL) HAS NOT ALLOWED ME TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. USUALLY, I AM ABLE TO WAIT A MINUTE AND THE ASL LIGHT W...

Aug 3, 2005 Electrical System

EARLIER THIS YEAR, THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON MY 2001 VW JETTA. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THIS. HOWEVER, WITHIN THE LAST MONTH, THE AUTOMATIC SHIFT LOCK (ASL) HAS NOT ALLOWED ME TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. USUALLY, I AM ABLE TO WAIT A MINUTE AND THE ASL LIGHT W...

Aug 3, 2005 Power Train

EARLIER THIS YEAR, THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON MY 2001 VW JETTA. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THIS. HOWEVER, WITHIN THE LAST MONTH, THE AUTOMATIC SHIFT LOCK (ASL) HAS NOT ALLOWED ME TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. USUALLY, I AM ABLE TO WAIT A MINUTE AND THE ASL LIGHT W...

Aug 3, 2005 Exterior Lighting

EARLIER THIS YEAR, THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON MY 2001 VW JETTA. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THIS. HOWEVER, WITHIN THE LAST MONTH, THE AUTOMATIC SHIFT LOCK (ASL) HAS NOT ALLOWED ME TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. USUALLY, I AM ABLE TO WAIT A MINUTE AND THE ASL LIGHT W...

Aug 3, 2005 Electrical System

EARLIER THIS YEAR, THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON MY 2001 VW JETTA. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THIS. HOWEVER, WITHIN THE LAST MONTH, THE AUTOMATIC SHIFT LOCK (ASL) HAS NOT ALLOWED ME TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. USUALLY, I AM ABLE TO WAIT A MINUTE AND THE ASL LIGHT W...

Aug 2, 2005 Electrical System Fire 45,000 mi

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLX VR6. VW RELEASED A RECALL ONLINE STATING RECALL ON ALL 2001 COIL PACKS. MY COIL PACK ARC'ED AS DEALER CALLS IT. ARC BURNED UP IGNITION WIRES, SPARK PLUGS AND ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING. DEALER WANTED $900 TO REPLACE FAULTY COIL PACK AND IGNITION WIRES AND PLUGS. COIL PACK ...

Aug 2, 2005 Electrical System 39,215 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE LIGHTS STAYING ON. ALSO HAD A LOSS POWER ISSUE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM FIXED. AFTER THE CAR LEFT THE DEALERSHIP IT RAN FINE FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS. THEN THE PROBLEM RECURRED. . THE LIGHTS...

Aug 2, 2005 Electrical System Fire 45,000 mi

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLX VR6. VW RELEASED A RECALL ONLINE STATING RECALL ON ALL 2001 COIL PACKS. MY COIL PACK ARC'ED AS DEALER CALLS IT. ARC BURNED UP IGNITION WIRES, SPARK PLUGS AND ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING. DEALER WANTED $900 TO REPLACE FAULTY COIL PACK AND IGNITION WIRES AND PLUGS. COIL PACK ...

Aug 2, 2005 Electrical System 39,215 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE LIGHTS STAYING ON. ALSO HAD A LOSS POWER ISSUE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM FIXED. AFTER THE CAR LEFT THE DEALERSHIP IT RAN FINE FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS. THEN THE PROBLEM RECURRED. . THE LIGHTS...

Aug 1, 2005 Power Train 78,965 mi

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT *JB TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE. ALSO, CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT.*AK WATER INTRUSION FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE LEAVING 1/2" OF WATER ON FLOORBOAR...

Aug 1, 2005 Visibility 115,000 mi

BOTH WINDOWS ON THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S DOOR COLLAPSED AND NO LONGER WORK WITHIN 2 DAYS OF EACH OTHER. I HAVE READ ON MANY SIMILAR CASES ON VOLKSWAGEN JETTAS. IT APPEARS THAT VW USED PARTS WHICH DO NOT HAVE MUCH DURABILITY WHEN CONSTRUCTING THE WINDOW SUPPORTS. *JB

Aug 1, 2005 Power Train 78,965 mi

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT *JB TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE. ALSO, CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT.*AK WATER INTRUSION FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE LEAVING 1/2" OF WATER ON FLOORBOAR...

Aug 1, 2005 Visibility 115,000 mi

BOTH WINDOWS ON THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S DOOR COLLAPSED AND NO LONGER WORK WITHIN 2 DAYS OF EACH OTHER. I HAVE READ ON MANY SIMILAR CASES ON VOLKSWAGEN JETTAS. IT APPEARS THAT VW USED PARTS WHICH DO NOT HAVE MUCH DURABILITY WHEN CONSTRUCTING THE WINDOW SUPPORTS. *JB

Jul 15, 2005 Power Train 30,000 mi

DT: WHEN THE CONSUMER WOULD START HER CAR AND TRY TO PUT IT IN GEAR, IT WOULD NOT COME OUT OF PARK. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER FIXED IT. THE CONSUMER WAS AT DEALER BECAUSE OF A RECALL AND HAD THEM LOOK AT THIS AT THE SAME TIME. *JB THE CONSUMER WITNESSED ANOTHER MAKE/MODEL VEHI...

Jul 15, 2005 Power Train 30,000 mi

DT: WHEN THE CONSUMER WOULD START HER CAR AND TRY TO PUT IT IN GEAR, IT WOULD NOT COME OUT OF PARK. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER FIXED IT. THE CONSUMER WAS AT DEALER BECAUSE OF A RECALL AND HAD THEM LOOK AT THIS AT THE SAME TIME. *JB THE CONSUMER WITNESSED ANOTHER MAKE/MODEL VEHI...

Jul 13, 2005 Power Train 50,000 mi

THE CLUTCH ON MY 2001 VW JETTA HAS TO BE REPLACED AFTER ONLY 50,000 MILES. AFTER DOIN G RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET I REALIZED THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY VICTIM OF THIS PROBLEM. THE COST FOR THIS REPAIR IS OVER $1000(FOR A CLUTCH).

Jul 13, 2005 Power Train 50,000 mi

THE CLUTCH ON MY 2001 VW JETTA HAS TO BE REPLACED AFTER ONLY 50,000 MILES. AFTER DOIN G RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET I REALIZED THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY VICTIM OF THIS PROBLEM. THE COST FOR THIS REPAIR IS OVER $1000(FOR A CLUTCH).

Jun 28, 2005 Exterior Lighting

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE TURN SIGNALS. *MR THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS OUTLINED IN RECALL 04V584000. THE EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, HOWEVER WHEN THE PROBLEM CONTINUED, THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHT CLICKING O...

Jun 28, 2005 Exterior Lighting

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE TURN SIGNALS. *MR THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS OUTLINED IN RECALL 04V584000. THE EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, HOWEVER WHEN THE PROBLEM CONTINUED, THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHT CLICKING O...

Jun 26, 2005 Electrical System 51,120 mi

WHEN I STARTED MY CAR TO GO TO WORK, IT STARTED TO MISFIRE AND RUN VERY BADLY. MY HUSBAND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. IT TURNED OUT TO BE A BAD COIL PACK, #2 CYLINDER NOT FIRING. THE TECHNICIAN TOLD MY HUSBAND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMEN PROBLEM FOR VW. I DID AN INTERNET SEARCH TO F...

Jun 26, 2005 Electrical System 51,120 mi

WHEN I STARTED MY CAR TO GO TO WORK, IT STARTED TO MISFIRE AND RUN VERY BADLY. MY HUSBAND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. IT TURNED OUT TO BE A BAD COIL PACK, #2 CYLINDER NOT FIRING. THE TECHNICIAN TOLD MY HUSBAND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMEN PROBLEM FOR VW. I DID AN INTERNET SEARCH TO F...

Jun 24, 2005 Seats

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT IS HEATED, AND ONE NIGHT SMELLED AN ODOR OF BURNING PLASTIC. SHE COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IT WAS, AND THEN HER BACK AND LEGS WERE GETTING REALLY HOT FROM THE HEATED SEAT.*AK CONSUMER STATES ON 05/25/05 HEATED SEATS WERE ON AND A SHOC...

Jun 24, 2005 Seats

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT IS HEATED, AND ONE NIGHT SMELLED AN ODOR OF BURNING PLASTIC. SHE COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IT WAS, AND THEN HER BACK AND LEGS WERE GETTING REALLY HOT FROM THE HEATED SEAT.*AK CONSUMER STATES ON 05/25/05 HEATED SEATS WERE ON AND A SHOC...

Jun 22, 2005 Electrical System 53,000 mi

2001 VW JETTA GLS 2.0 W/AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE CAR GETS STUCK IN PARK AND WILL NOT CHANGE INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE BRAKE SENSOR OR THE EPC (ELECTRONIC POWER CONTROL) NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Jun 22, 2005 Electrical System 53,000 mi

2001 VW JETTA GLS 2.0 W/AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE CAR GETS STUCK IN PARK AND WILL NOT CHANGE INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE BRAKE SENSOR OR THE EPC (ELECTRONIC POWER CONTROL) NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Jun 17, 2005 Exterior Lighting

DT: CONSUMER STATES THAT ON JUNE 15, 2003 BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH I MALFUNCTIONED. THIS CAUSED THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO STAY ON AFTER BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED. ALSO CAUSED TWO T BULBS IN THE BRAKE LIGHT TO BURN OUT. THERE WAS RECALL 04V096000 ON 2001 VOLKSWAGEN , BUT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT PART ...

Jun 17, 2005 Electrical System 65,000 mi

I HAVE A VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2001 VR6 WITH A BAD COIL. I FOUND AN ARTICLE FROM FEB 2003 RELEASED BY VW SAYING ALL 2001 AND SOME 2002 & 2003 MODELS WERE BEING RECALLED FOR THE COILS. WHEN I CALLED VW THEY SAID IN DOES NOT APPLY TO MY MODEL. WHILE SEARCHING THE INTERNET IT SEEMS THIS IS COMMON FOR THO...

Jun 17, 2005 Electrical System 65,000 mi

I HAVE A VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2001 VR6 WITH A BAD COIL. I FOUND AN ARTICLE FROM FEB 2003 RELEASED BY VW SAYING ALL 2001 AND SOME 2002 & 2003 MODELS WERE BEING RECALLED FOR THE COILS. WHEN I CALLED VW THEY SAID IN DOES NOT APPLY TO MY MODEL. WHILE SEARCHING THE INTERNET IT SEEMS THIS IS COMMON FOR THO...

Jun 17, 2005 Exterior Lighting

DT: CONSUMER STATES THAT ON JUNE 15, 2003 BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH I MALFUNCTIONED. THIS CAUSED THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO STAY ON AFTER BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED. ALSO CAUSED TWO T BULBS IN THE BRAKE LIGHT TO BURN OUT. THERE WAS RECALL 04V096000 ON 2001 VOLKSWAGEN , BUT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT PART ...

Jun 17, 2005 Electrical System 65,000 mi

I HAVE A VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2001 VR6 WITH A BAD COIL. I FOUND AN ARTICLE FROM FEB 2003 RELEASED BY VW SAYING ALL 2001 AND SOME 2002 & 2003 MODELS WERE BEING RECALLED FOR THE COILS. WHEN I CALLED VW THEY SAID IN DOES NOT APPLY TO MY MODEL. WHILE SEARCHING THE INTERNET IT SEEMS THIS IS COMMON FOR THO...

Jun 17, 2005 Electrical System 65,000 mi

I HAVE A VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2001 VR6 WITH A BAD COIL. I FOUND AN ARTICLE FROM FEB 2003 RELEASED BY VW SAYING ALL 2001 AND SOME 2002 & 2003 MODELS WERE BEING RECALLED FOR THE COILS. WHEN I CALLED VW THEY SAID IN DOES NOT APPLY TO MY MODEL. WHILE SEARCHING THE INTERNET IT SEEMS THIS IS COMMON FOR THO...

Jun 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,000 mi

DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM WITH THE 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA.*MR THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED THE CONSUMER WITH AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR TO 7 YEARS/70000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKE FOR A STATE EMISSION INSPECTION BUT FAILED THE TEST. THE DEAL...

Jun 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,000 mi

DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM WITH THE 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA.*MR THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED THE CONSUMER WITH AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR TO 7 YEARS/70000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKE FOR A STATE EMISSION INSPECTION BUT FAILED THE TEST. THE DEAL...

Jun 1, 2005 Air Bags 57,400 mi

SINCE 05/29/05 I AM SEING AIR BAG INDICATOR ON THE PANEL (DASH BOARD), I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT FOR A CHECK. I ALSO SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT FOR HAZARD SWITCH RECALL. WHILE CHECKING NHTSA AND OTHER SITES I CAME TO KNOW THERE ARE FEW OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAD SIMILAR SITUATION AND...

Jun 1, 2005 Air Bags 57,400 mi

SINCE 05/29/05 I AM SEING AIR BAG INDICATOR ON THE PANEL (DASH BOARD), I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT FOR A CHECK. I ALSO SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT FOR HAZARD SWITCH RECALL. WHILE CHECKING NHTSA AND OTHER SITES I CAME TO KNOW THERE ARE FEW OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAD SIMILAR SITUATION AND...

May 29, 2005 Exterior Lighting 45,500 mi

1.TOOK CAR TO DEALER FOR RECALL ON EMERGENCY FLASHER SWITCH RECALL. DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ALSO NOT WORKING. HE INFORMED ME THAT SOME MODELS OF MY CAR WERE RECALLED FOR THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE BUT NOT MINE BECAUSE IT HAD A STANDARD TRANSMISION AND NOT AN AUTOMATIC TRAN...

May 29, 2005 Exterior Lighting 45,500 mi

1.TOOK CAR TO DEALER FOR RECALL ON EMERGENCY FLASHER SWITCH RECALL. DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ALSO NOT WORKING. HE INFORMED ME THAT SOME MODELS OF MY CAR WERE RECALLED FOR THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE BUT NOT MINE BECAUSE IT HAD A STANDARD TRANSMISION AND NOT AN AUTOMATIC TRAN...

May 11, 2005 Exterior Lighting 109,895 mi

I SIGNALED WITH MY RIGHT TURN SIGNAL FOR A RIGHT-HAND TURN, SUDDENLY THE TURN SIGNAL STOPPED FLASHING (NOT THE QUICK FLASHING & CLICKING FOR A BURNT OUT BULB), THE LIGHT STAYED ON. TRIED THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED. KEPT TRYING THEM AND WOULD NOT WORK. SUDDENLY BEGAN OPERATING. ...

May 11, 2005 Exterior Lighting 109,895 mi

I SIGNALED WITH MY RIGHT TURN SIGNAL FOR A RIGHT-HAND TURN, SUDDENLY THE TURN SIGNAL STOPPED FLASHING (NOT THE QUICK FLASHING & CLICKING FOR A BURNT OUT BULB), THE LIGHT STAYED ON. TRIED THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED. KEPT TRYING THEM AND WOULD NOT WORK. SUDDENLY BEGAN OPERATING. ...

May 11, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 109,895 mi

I SIGNALED WITH MY RIGHT TURN SIGNAL FOR A RIGHT-HAND TURN, SUDDENLY THE TURN SIGNAL STOPPED FLASHING (NOT THE QUICK FLASHING & CLICKING FOR A BURNT OUT BULB), THE LIGHT STAYED ON. TRIED THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED. KEPT TRYING THEM AND WOULD NOT WORK. SUDDENLY BEGAN OPERATING. ...

May 11, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 907,000 mi

DT: HOOD LATCH ABOUT 05/01/05 THE SAFETY FEATURE OF HOOD LATCH, WHICH PREVENTS HOOD FROM OPENING INADVERTENTLY FAILED. HOOD OPENED UP WHILE DRIVING ON FLAT LAND IN DRY WEATHER. WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35-40. ON A 4 LANE ROAD. DEALER IS INSTALLING NEW HOOD LATCH. HOOD LATCH IS BENT. THE ARM THAT HOLDS HOO...

May 11, 2005 Exterior Lighting 109,895 mi

I SIGNALED WITH MY RIGHT TURN SIGNAL FOR A RIGHT-HAND TURN, SUDDENLY THE TURN SIGNAL STOPPED FLASHING (NOT THE QUICK FLASHING & CLICKING FOR A BURNT OUT BULB), THE LIGHT STAYED ON. TRIED THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED. KEPT TRYING THEM AND WOULD NOT WORK. SUDDENLY BEGAN OPERATING. ...

May 11, 2005 Exterior Lighting 109,895 mi

I SIGNALED WITH MY RIGHT TURN SIGNAL FOR A RIGHT-HAND TURN, SUDDENLY THE TURN SIGNAL STOPPED FLASHING (NOT THE QUICK FLASHING & CLICKING FOR A BURNT OUT BULB), THE LIGHT STAYED ON. TRIED THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED. KEPT TRYING THEM AND WOULD NOT WORK. SUDDENLY BEGAN OPERATING. ...

May 11, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 109,895 mi

I SIGNALED WITH MY RIGHT TURN SIGNAL FOR A RIGHT-HAND TURN, SUDDENLY THE TURN SIGNAL STOPPED FLASHING (NOT THE QUICK FLASHING & CLICKING FOR A BURNT OUT BULB), THE LIGHT STAYED ON. TRIED THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED. KEPT TRYING THEM AND WOULD NOT WORK. SUDDENLY BEGAN OPERATING. ...

May 11, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 907,000 mi

DT: HOOD LATCH ABOUT 05/01/05 THE SAFETY FEATURE OF HOOD LATCH, WHICH PREVENTS HOOD FROM OPENING INADVERTENTLY FAILED. HOOD OPENED UP WHILE DRIVING ON FLAT LAND IN DRY WEATHER. WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35-40. ON A 4 LANE ROAD. DEALER IS INSTALLING NEW HOOD LATCH. HOOD LATCH IS BENT. THE ARM THAT HOLDS HOO...

May 10, 2005 Exterior Lighting 84,973 mi

DT: TURN SIGNALS WOULD NOT WORK, TAKEN TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE HAZARD FLASHER. THEY REPLACED THIS PART. THIS IS NOW WORKING. CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE AND SEND IN PAPER WORK FOR REFUND. NOW THEY INSIST THAT SHE TAKE HER CAR BACK TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BEFORE THEY WILL REFUN...

May 10, 2005 Power Train 50,000 mi

2001 VW JETTA VR6 TRANSMISSION FAILS TO SHIFT SMOOTHLY FROM 1ST TO 2ND AND 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. ENGINE RPMS SPIKE/SURGE BEFORE ENGAGING NEXT HIGHEST GEAR, AT WHICH POINT THE GEAR IS SLAMMED INTO AS THE RPMS ARE TOO HIGH TO ENGAGE THE GEAR PROPERLY. HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO TWO DIFFERENT VW DEALERS TW...

May 10, 2005 Exterior Lighting 84,973 mi

DT: TURN SIGNALS WOULD NOT WORK, TAKEN TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE HAZARD FLASHER. THEY REPLACED THIS PART. THIS IS NOW WORKING. CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE AND SEND IN PAPER WORK FOR REFUND. NOW THEY INSIST THAT SHE TAKE HER CAR BACK TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BEFORE THEY WILL REFUN...

May 10, 2005 Power Train 50,000 mi

2001 VW JETTA VR6 TRANSMISSION FAILS TO SHIFT SMOOTHLY FROM 1ST TO 2ND AND 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. ENGINE RPMS SPIKE/SURGE BEFORE ENGAGING NEXT HIGHEST GEAR, AT WHICH POINT THE GEAR IS SLAMMED INTO AS THE RPMS ARE TOO HIGH TO ENGAGE THE GEAR PROPERLY. HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO TWO DIFFERENT VW DEALERS TW...

May 5, 2005 Electrical System

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA HAS A FAULTY IGNITION COIL WIRING HARNESS.*MR THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ENGINE IDLE FLUCTUATION AND A MISS IN THE ENGINE WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. *JB

May 5, 2005 Electrical System

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA HAS A FAULTY IGNITION COIL WIRING HARNESS.*MR THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ENGINE IDLE FLUCTUATION AND A MISS IN THE ENGINE WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. *JB

May 2, 2005 Structure

FOR SOME TIME NOW I'VE BEEN AWARE THAT IF I PULL TO FAR UP TO A TIRE BUMPER ANYWHERE, MY FRONT END WILL CATCH AND PULL PART OF MY FRONT BUMPER OFF. AS I LIVE 120 MILES FROM A VW DEALERSHIP, I LET MY FIANCE FIX THE BUMPER EACH TIME IT FELL OFF. RECENTLY, I MADE THE MISTAKE OF PULLING UP TO FAR AGAIN ...

May 2, 2005 Structure

FOR SOME TIME NOW I'VE BEEN AWARE THAT IF I PULL TO FAR UP TO A TIRE BUMPER ANYWHERE, MY FRONT END WILL CATCH AND PULL PART OF MY FRONT BUMPER OFF. AS I LIVE 120 MILES FROM A VW DEALERSHIP, I LET MY FIANCE FIX THE BUMPER EACH TIME IT FELL OFF. RECENTLY, I MADE THE MISTAKE OF PULLING UP TO FAR AGAIN ...

Apr 18, 2005 Air Bags 45,000 mi

WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. OWNER SAYS THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD CAME ON AND STAYED ON SINCE MONDAY 02/07/2005. OWNER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE SEEN FOR THIS DEFECT UNTIL 02/23/2005. *JB *BF *NM

Apr 18, 2005 Air Bags 45,000 mi

WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. OWNER SAYS THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD CAME ON AND STAYED ON SINCE MONDAY 02/07/2005. OWNER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE SEEN FOR THIS DEFECT UNTIL 02/23/2005. *JB *BF *NM

Apr 14, 2005 Equipment

THE AIR COMING OUT OF MY 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA'S AIR CONDITIONING UNIT STARTED TO SMELLING LIKE MELTED CRAYONS AND ENGINE FUMES. A FEW WEEKS LATER, THE AIR CONDITIONER BROKE DOWN, AND I TOOK IT TO GET REPAIRED AT DEEL VOLKSWAGEN IN MIAMI. I TOLD THE SERVICE AGENT THAT THE CAR ALSO HAD A TERRIBLE S...

Apr 14, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE AIR COMING OUT OF MY 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA'S AIR CONDITIONING UNIT STARTED TO SMELLING LIKE MELTED CRAYONS AND ENGINE FUMES. A FEW WEEKS LATER, THE AIR CONDITIONER BROKE DOWN, AND I TOOK IT TO GET REPAIRED AT DEEL VOLKSWAGEN IN MIAMI. I TOLD THE SERVICE AGENT THAT THE CAR ALSO HAD A TERRIBLE S...

Apr 14, 2005 Electrical System 40,000 mi

(1) AT START UP (GENERALLY COOLER, OREGON NIGHTS) IS WHEN PROBLEM OCCURS, AND RANDOMLY; (2) CAR STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. HAVE BEEN IN DANGEROUS SITUATIONS WHEN TURNING LEFT OR TRYING TO CLEAR INTERSECTION WHEN CAR STALLS FOR NO REASON. *AK (3) HAVE TAKEN CAR TO DEALER MANY TIMES - THEY CAN'T FIGUR...

Apr 14, 2005 Equipment

THE AIR COMING OUT OF MY 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA'S AIR CONDITIONING UNIT STARTED TO SMELLING LIKE MELTED CRAYONS AND ENGINE FUMES. A FEW WEEKS LATER, THE AIR CONDITIONER BROKE DOWN, AND I TOOK IT TO GET REPAIRED AT DEEL VOLKSWAGEN IN MIAMI. I TOLD THE SERVICE AGENT THAT THE CAR ALSO HAD A TERRIBLE S...

Apr 14, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE AIR COMING OUT OF MY 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA'S AIR CONDITIONING UNIT STARTED TO SMELLING LIKE MELTED CRAYONS AND ENGINE FUMES. A FEW WEEKS LATER, THE AIR CONDITIONER BROKE DOWN, AND I TOOK IT TO GET REPAIRED AT DEEL VOLKSWAGEN IN MIAMI. I TOLD THE SERVICE AGENT THAT THE CAR ALSO HAD A TERRIBLE S...

Apr 14, 2005 Electrical System 40,000 mi

(1) AT START UP (GENERALLY COOLER, OREGON NIGHTS) IS WHEN PROBLEM OCCURS, AND RANDOMLY; (2) CAR STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. HAVE BEEN IN DANGEROUS SITUATIONS WHEN TURNING LEFT OR TRYING TO CLEAR INTERSECTION WHEN CAR STALLS FOR NO REASON. *AK (3) HAVE TAKEN CAR TO DEALER MANY TIMES - THEY CAN'T FIGUR...

Apr 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 23,000 mi

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. I HAVE HAS MY OXYGEN SENSORS REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT I AM NOT SURE HOW MANY. I LOST TRACK AFTER 6 TIMES. THE DEALER (FAULKNER VOLKSWAGEN), HAS TOLD ME EVERYTIME THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS CAUSED BY THE OXYGEN SENSORS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY ...

Apr 13, 2005 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL/EMERGENCY FLASH LIGHT FAILED, AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT TURNED ON AND STAYED ON.*AK

Apr 13, 2005 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL/EMERGENCY FLASH LIGHT FAILED, AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT TURNED ON AND STAYED ON.*AK

Apr 13, 2005 Air Bags

TURN SIGNAL/EMERGENCY FLASH LIGHT FAILED, AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT TURNED ON AND STAYED ON.*AK

Apr 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 23,000 mi

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. I HAVE HAS MY OXYGEN SENSORS REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT I AM NOT SURE HOW MANY. I LOST TRACK AFTER 6 TIMES. THE DEALER (FAULKNER VOLKSWAGEN), HAS TOLD ME EVERYTIME THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS CAUSED BY THE OXYGEN SENSORS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY ...

Apr 13, 2005 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL/EMERGENCY FLASH LIGHT FAILED, AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT TURNED ON AND STAYED ON.*AK

Apr 13, 2005 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL/EMERGENCY FLASH LIGHT FAILED, AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT TURNED ON AND STAYED ON.*AK

Apr 13, 2005 Air Bags

TURN SIGNAL/EMERGENCY FLASH LIGHT FAILED, AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT TURNED ON AND STAYED ON.*AK

Apr 11, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,000 mi

MY 2001 VW JETTA TIMING BELT BROKE, LEFT ME STRANDED ON THE INTERSTATE AND COST OVER $3300.00 TO REPAIR THE BLOWN ENGINE, NOT ONCE WAS I TOLD UPON PURCHASE OR TRIPS FOR SERVICE AT ANY VW DEALER THAT THE TIMING BELT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE CHANGED AT 60 OR 70,000 MILES. , MY CAR HAD 97,000 AT THE TIME. ...

Apr 11, 2005 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE AND THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY WENT OFF. NO INJURIES REPORTED. DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 11, 2005 Air Bags 87,000 mi

ON 4/5/05 @ 5:15PM.... MY WIFE (DRIVER), 11 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER(REAR FACING CAR SEAT IN BACK CENTER), & I (FRONT PASSENGER) WERE AT A COMPLETE STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. WHEN WE PROCEEDED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION (WITH CARS IN FRONT/BACK OF US) WE HIT A SMALL POT HOLE AFTER COMPLETING THE LEFT TURN ON...

Apr 11, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,000 mi

MY 2001 VW JETTA TIMING BELT BROKE, LEFT ME STRANDED ON THE INTERSTATE AND COST OVER $3300.00 TO REPAIR THE BLOWN ENGINE, NOT ONCE WAS I TOLD UPON PURCHASE OR TRIPS FOR SERVICE AT ANY VW DEALER THAT THE TIMING BELT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE CHANGED AT 60 OR 70,000 MILES. , MY CAR HAD 97,000 AT THE TIME. ...

Apr 11, 2005 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE AND THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY WENT OFF. NO INJURIES REPORTED. DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 11, 2005 Air Bags 87,000 mi

ON 4/5/05 @ 5:15PM.... MY WIFE (DRIVER), 11 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER(REAR FACING CAR SEAT IN BACK CENTER), & I (FRONT PASSENGER) WERE AT A COMPLETE STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. WHEN WE PROCEEDED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION (WITH CARS IN FRONT/BACK OF US) WE HIT A SMALL POT HOLE AFTER COMPLETING THE LEFT TURN ON...

Apr 6, 2005 Air Bags 38,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AFTER RUNNING OVER A SMALL POT HOLE AT 15 MPH. CONSUMER HAS AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE.*AK

Apr 6, 2005 Air Bags 38,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AFTER RUNNING OVER A SMALL POT HOLE AT 15 MPH. CONSUMER HAS AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE.*AK

Apr 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,900 mi

MY JETTA HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE TIMES THAN NOT. THE LATEST INCIDENT BEGAN WITH MY CAR OVERHEATING. AFTER 1300 DOLLARS LATER, THE REPAIR SHOP TOLD ME THAT THIS YEAR OF THE JETTA HAS A PLASTIC PART THAT SITS ON WATER PUMP. THAT PART HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED BY MANY JETTA OWNER'S AFTER THE REPLACING O...

Apr 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,900 mi

MY JETTA HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE TIMES THAN NOT. THE LATEST INCIDENT BEGAN WITH MY CAR OVERHEATING. AFTER 1300 DOLLARS LATER, THE REPAIR SHOP TOLD ME THAT THIS YEAR OF THE JETTA HAS A PLASTIC PART THAT SITS ON WATER PUMP. THAT PART HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED BY MANY JETTA OWNER'S AFTER THE REPLACING O...

Apr 1, 2005 Exterior Lighting 81,000 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS MENTIONED RECALL 04V584000 CONCERNING TURN SIGNAL SWITCH. THE TURN SIGNAL WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP WILL NOT REPAIR FREE OF CHARGE, BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK

Apr 1, 2005 Exterior Lighting 81,000 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS MENTIONED RECALL 04V584000 CONCERNING TURN SIGNAL SWITCH. THE TURN SIGNAL WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP WILL NOT REPAIR FREE OF CHARGE, BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK

Mar 31, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR BACK IN 2001, THERE HAS BEEN NUMEROUS PROBLEM MAINLY WITH THE CHECK ENGLINE LIGHT. I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW, AND WITHIN THE FIRST FEW WEEKS I HAD MINOR PROBLEMS THAT GOT FIX AND IS FINE NOW. NOW MY MAIN ISSUE IS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, IT BEEN ON AND OFF EVER SINCE THE...

Mar 31, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR BACK IN 2001, THERE HAS BEEN NUMEROUS PROBLEM MAINLY WITH THE CHECK ENGLINE LIGHT. I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW, AND WITHIN THE FIRST FEW WEEKS I HAD MINOR PROBLEMS THAT GOT FIX AND IS FINE NOW. NOW MY MAIN ISSUE IS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, IT BEEN ON AND OFF EVER SINCE THE...

Mar 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,618 mi

CAR STARTED HESITATING DURING ACCELERATION AND STALLED A COUPLE OF TIMES UPON STOPPING. EPC LIGHT FLASHED ON BRIEFLY ONCE, THEN NOT AGAIN. TODAY, THE CAR STARTED DECELERATING ON THE FREEWAY FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THEN RAPIDLY ACCELERATED AGAIN, WHICH SEEMED LIKE AN EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD TO ME. M...

Mar 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,618 mi

CAR STARTED HESITATING DURING ACCELERATION AND STALLED A COUPLE OF TIMES UPON STOPPING. EPC LIGHT FLASHED ON BRIEFLY ONCE, THEN NOT AGAIN. TODAY, THE CAR STARTED DECELERATING ON THE FREEWAY FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THEN RAPIDLY ACCELERATED AGAIN, WHICH SEEMED LIKE AN EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD TO ME. M...

Mar 21, 2005 Exterior Lighting

UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE AND PUTTING FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO MOVE INTO ANOTHER GEAR THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKE APPEARED TO LOCK THE GEAR SHIFT, AND YOU COULD NOT GET IT TO GO INTO ANOTHER GEAR. THE SHIFT WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. *AK

Mar 21, 2005 Power Train

UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE AND PUTTING FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO MOVE INTO ANOTHER GEAR THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKE APPEARED TO LOCK THE GEAR SHIFT, AND YOU COULD NOT GET IT TO GO INTO ANOTHER GEAR. THE SHIFT WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. *AK

Mar 21, 2005 Air Bags 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH DRIVER'S FRONT/REAR SIDE AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 21, 2005 Air Bags 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH DRIVER'S FRONT/REAR SIDE AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 21, 2005 Exterior Lighting

UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE AND PUTTING FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO MOVE INTO ANOTHER GEAR THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKE APPEARED TO LOCK THE GEAR SHIFT, AND YOU COULD NOT GET IT TO GO INTO ANOTHER GEAR. THE SHIFT WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. *AK

Mar 21, 2005 Power Train

UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE AND PUTTING FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO MOVE INTO ANOTHER GEAR THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKE APPEARED TO LOCK THE GEAR SHIFT, AND YOU COULD NOT GET IT TO GO INTO ANOTHER GEAR. THE SHIFT WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. *AK

Mar 21, 2005 Air Bags 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH DRIVER'S FRONT/REAR SIDE AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 21, 2005 Air Bags 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH DRIVER'S FRONT/REAR SIDE AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 8, 2005 Power Train 29,220 mi

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH TRANSMISSION JERKED BEFORE SHIFTING GEARS. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 8, 2005 Air Bags 60,250 mi

PLEASE REFER TO CASE/ODI: 8022481; RESPECTFULLY REQUEST CASE BE REEVALUATED. VW CLAIMS SMALL DING ON UNDERSIDE OF VW JETTA IS TO BLAME FOR SIDE AND SEAT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENTS. THEY ARE WRONG AND ARE TRYING TO USE THIS EXCUSE TO GET OUT OF NUMEROUS FAULTY AIRBAG DEPLOYMENTS. NO VW EXPERTS COULD ANSWE...

Mar 8, 2005 Seats

THE HEATING ELEMENT FOR THE HEATED SEAT BECAME SO HOT IT MELTED THE LEATHER SEAT OF THE CONSUMER'S 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. *NM THE DEALER STATED THAT LIQUID APPEARED TO BE SPLIT ON THE LEATHER SEATS CAUSING THE DEVICE TO SHORT OUT AND OVERHEAT WHICH CAUSED THE DEVICE TO SHORT OUT AND OVERHEAT WHI...

Mar 8, 2005 Power Train 29,220 mi

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH TRANSMISSION JERKED BEFORE SHIFTING GEARS. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 8, 2005 Air Bags 60,250 mi

PLEASE REFER TO CASE/ODI: 8022481; RESPECTFULLY REQUEST CASE BE REEVALUATED. VW CLAIMS SMALL DING ON UNDERSIDE OF VW JETTA IS TO BLAME FOR SIDE AND SEAT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENTS. THEY ARE WRONG AND ARE TRYING TO USE THIS EXCUSE TO GET OUT OF NUMEROUS FAULTY AIRBAG DEPLOYMENTS. NO VW EXPERTS COULD ANSWE...

Mar 8, 2005 Seats

THE HEATING ELEMENT FOR THE HEATED SEAT BECAME SO HOT IT MELTED THE LEATHER SEAT OF THE CONSUMER'S 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. *NM THE DEALER STATED THAT LIQUID APPEARED TO BE SPLIT ON THE LEATHER SEATS CAUSING THE DEVICE TO SHORT OUT AND OVERHEAT WHICH CAUSED THE DEVICE TO SHORT OUT AND OVERHEAT WHI...

Mar 4, 2005 Exterior Lighting 68,737 mi

THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON MY 2001 VW JETTA WAS REPLACED BY A VW DEALER IN JULY OF 2004 AS A RESULT OF A RECALL NOTICE FROM VW OF AMERICA. THIS SAME SWITCH WAS REPLACED BY A VW DEALER ON 2/28/05 AS A RESULT OF A FAILURE.*AK

Mar 4, 2005 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 68,737 mi

THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON MY 2001 VW JETTA WAS REPLACED BY A VW DEALER IN JULY OF 2004 AS A RESULT OF A RECALL NOTICE FROM VW OF AMERICA. THIS SAME SWITCH WAS REPLACED BY A VW DEALER ON 2/28/05 AS A RESULT OF A FAILURE.*AK

Mar 4, 2005 Exterior Lighting 68,737 mi

THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON MY 2001 VW JETTA WAS REPLACED BY A VW DEALER IN JULY OF 2004 AS A RESULT OF A RECALL NOTICE FROM VW OF AMERICA. THIS SAME SWITCH WAS REPLACED BY A VW DEALER ON 2/28/05 AS A RESULT OF A FAILURE.*AK

Mar 4, 2005 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 68,737 mi

THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON MY 2001 VW JETTA WAS REPLACED BY A VW DEALER IN JULY OF 2004 AS A RESULT OF A RECALL NOTICE FROM VW OF AMERICA. THIS SAME SWITCH WAS REPLACED BY A VW DEALER ON 2/28/05 AS A RESULT OF A FAILURE.*AK

Mar 2, 2005 Exterior Lighting

WHILE TURNING ON THE TURN SIGNALS THEY FAILED TO COME ON THEIR OWN. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE TURN SIGNAL FLASHER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Mar 2, 2005 Exterior Lighting

WHILE TURNING ON THE TURN SIGNALS THEY FAILED TO COME ON THEIR OWN. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE TURN SIGNAL FLASHER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Feb 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 JETTA- MAKES WINDING NOISE AT 40 MPH, EAR PIERCING, TECHNICIANS CLAIM THIS IS NORMAL BUT OVERPOWERS RADIO? UNACCEPTABLE. TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ERRATICALLY ALL THE TIME, CAR WILL LUNGE FORWARD WHEN AT A STOP WHEN FOOT TAKEN OFF BRAKE PEDAL. CAR MAKES A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP. *NM

Feb 24, 2005 Structure

2001 JETTA- MAKES WINDING NOISE AT 40 MPH, EAR PIERCING, TECHNICIANS CLAIM THIS IS NORMAL BUT OVERPOWERS RADIO? UNACCEPTABLE. TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ERRATICALLY ALL THE TIME, CAR WILL LUNGE FORWARD WHEN AT A STOP WHEN FOOT TAKEN OFF BRAKE PEDAL. CAR MAKES A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP. *NM

Feb 24, 2005 Power Train

2001 JETTA- MAKES WINDING NOISE AT 40 MPH, EAR PIERCING, TECHNICIANS CLAIM THIS IS NORMAL BUT OVERPOWERS RADIO? UNACCEPTABLE. TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ERRATICALLY ALL THE TIME, CAR WILL LUNGE FORWARD WHEN AT A STOP WHEN FOOT TAKEN OFF BRAKE PEDAL. CAR MAKES A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP. *NM

Feb 24, 2005 Exterior Lighting

THE FLASHER AND WARNING LIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE DUE TO THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH RECALL DEFECT 04V584000. THE VIN IS NOT INCLUDED. *NM

Feb 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 JETTA- MAKES WINDING NOISE AT 40 MPH, EAR PIERCING, TECHNICIANS CLAIM THIS IS NORMAL BUT OVERPOWERS RADIO? UNACCEPTABLE. TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ERRATICALLY ALL THE TIME, CAR WILL LUNGE FORWARD WHEN AT A STOP WHEN FOOT TAKEN OFF BRAKE PEDAL. CAR MAKES A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP. *NM

Feb 24, 2005 Structure

2001 JETTA- MAKES WINDING NOISE AT 40 MPH, EAR PIERCING, TECHNICIANS CLAIM THIS IS NORMAL BUT OVERPOWERS RADIO? UNACCEPTABLE. TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ERRATICALLY ALL THE TIME, CAR WILL LUNGE FORWARD WHEN AT A STOP WHEN FOOT TAKEN OFF BRAKE PEDAL. CAR MAKES A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP. *NM

Feb 24, 2005 Power Train

2001 JETTA- MAKES WINDING NOISE AT 40 MPH, EAR PIERCING, TECHNICIANS CLAIM THIS IS NORMAL BUT OVERPOWERS RADIO? UNACCEPTABLE. TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ERRATICALLY ALL THE TIME, CAR WILL LUNGE FORWARD WHEN AT A STOP WHEN FOOT TAKEN OFF BRAKE PEDAL. CAR MAKES A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP. *NM

Feb 24, 2005 Exterior Lighting

THE FLASHER AND WARNING LIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE DUE TO THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH RECALL DEFECT 04V584000. THE VIN IS NOT INCLUDED. *NM

Feb 23, 2005 Air Bags 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE SIDE/FRONT AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED . THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

Feb 23, 2005 Air Bags 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE SIDE/FRONT AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED . THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

Feb 22, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 22,200 mi

I WAS AT A FULL STOP AT A RED LIGHT WAITING TO CROSS A BUSY HIGHWAY WHEN SUDDENLY. AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE CAR STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. MY FIRST REACTION WAS TO PUSH ON THE BRAKES HARDER. THIS DID NOTHING. THE CAR KEPT ACCELERATING TO SUCH A RATE THAT THE BACK END STARTED FISHTAILING ARO...

Feb 22, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 22,200 mi

I WAS AT A FULL STOP AT A RED LIGHT WAITING TO CROSS A BUSY HIGHWAY WHEN SUDDENLY. AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE CAR STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. MY FIRST REACTION WAS TO PUSH ON THE BRAKES HARDER. THIS DID NOTHING. THE CAR KEPT ACCELERATING TO SUCH A RATE THAT THE BACK END STARTED FISHTAILING ARO...

Feb 17, 2005 Air Bags 35,465 mi

THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE AIR BAG AT A COST TO THE CONSUMER. *NM

Feb 17, 2005 Air Bags 35,465 mi

THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE AIR BAG AT A COST TO THE CONSUMER. *NM

Feb 14, 2005 Exterior Lighting 41,000 mi

PAASENEGER SIDE TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTION IN DECEMBER WAS REPAIRED BY DEALER. ALL TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS DEAD AS OF FEBRUARY 11, 2005. I SAW SOME POSTINGS ABOUT A RECALL ON AN INTERNET SITE. THE DEALER HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF THE RECALL AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT RECALLED THE VEHICLE YET . THE N...

Feb 14, 2005 Exterior Lighting 41,000 mi

PAASENEGER SIDE TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTION IN DECEMBER WAS REPAIRED BY DEALER. ALL TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS DEAD AS OF FEBRUARY 11, 2005. I SAW SOME POSTINGS ABOUT A RECALL ON AN INTERNET SITE. THE DEALER HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF THE RECALL AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT RECALLED THE VEHICLE YET . THE N...

Feb 14, 2005 Exterior Lighting 41,000 mi

PAASENEGER SIDE TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTION IN DECEMBER WAS REPAIRED BY DEALER. ALL TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS DEAD AS OF FEBRUARY 11, 2005. I SAW SOME POSTINGS ABOUT A RECALL ON AN INTERNET SITE. THE DEALER HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF THE RECALL AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT RECALLED THE VEHICLE YET . THE N...

Feb 14, 2005 Exterior Lighting 55,555 mi

MY 2001 VW JETTA, VIN 3VWSB69M100479, EXPERIENCED TURN SIGNAL FAILURE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER/SWITCH. THIS SWITCH IS SUBJECT TO RECALL ID 04V5840000. VOLKSWAGON HAS TOLD ME THAT THERE IS NO RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE FAILURE IS EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED ON THE WEB PO...

Feb 14, 2005 Exterior Lighting 41,000 mi

PAASENEGER SIDE TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTION IN DECEMBER WAS REPAIRED BY DEALER. ALL TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS DEAD AS OF FEBRUARY 11, 2005. I SAW SOME POSTINGS ABOUT A RECALL ON AN INTERNET SITE. THE DEALER HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF THE RECALL AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT RECALLED THE VEHICLE YET . THE N...

Feb 14, 2005 Exterior Lighting 41,000 mi

PAASENEGER SIDE TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTION IN DECEMBER WAS REPAIRED BY DEALER. ALL TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS DEAD AS OF FEBRUARY 11, 2005. I SAW SOME POSTINGS ABOUT A RECALL ON AN INTERNET SITE. THE DEALER HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF THE RECALL AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT RECALLED THE VEHICLE YET . THE N...

Feb 14, 2005 Exterior Lighting 41,000 mi

PAASENEGER SIDE TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTION IN DECEMBER WAS REPAIRED BY DEALER. ALL TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS DEAD AS OF FEBRUARY 11, 2005. I SAW SOME POSTINGS ABOUT A RECALL ON AN INTERNET SITE. THE DEALER HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF THE RECALL AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT RECALLED THE VEHICLE YET . THE N...

Feb 14, 2005 Exterior Lighting 55,555 mi

MY 2001 VW JETTA, VIN 3VWSB69M100479, EXPERIENCED TURN SIGNAL FAILURE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER/SWITCH. THIS SWITCH IS SUBJECT TO RECALL ID 04V5840000. VOLKSWAGON HAS TOLD ME THAT THERE IS NO RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE FAILURE IS EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED ON THE WEB PO...

Feb 11, 2005 Exterior Lighting

THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT NHTSA RECALL 04V584000 ON THE HAZARD SWITCH DOES NOT EXIST. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Feb 11, 2005 Exterior Lighting

THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT NHTSA RECALL 04V584000 ON THE HAZARD SWITCH DOES NOT EXIST. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Feb 10, 2005 Power Train

2001 VW JETTA TDI - TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE @ 68,000 MILES. WARRANTY WAS UP AT 50K. VW STATED THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT, EXCEPT CHARGE ME $3800 FOR A FACTORY REFERBED TRANSMITION (PART ONLY). 68,000 MILES ON THIS CAR WOULD BE CONSIDERED A GOOD BREAK IN MILAGE NOT AN OOPS YOU GOT TO...

Feb 10, 2005 Air Bags

COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. MY SON-IN-LAW LAST YEAR WAS DRIVING DOWN THE EXPRESSWAY AND THEY JUST WENT OFF. THANK GOODNESS NO ONE WAS HURT. HAD HE HAD HIS KIDS IN THE CAR, LORD ONLY KNOWS WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED. THEY LIVE IN TOLEDO, OHIO. THEY HAVE SINCE GOTTEN IT FIXED OUT OF THEIR OWN POCKET,...

Feb 10, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE IT STALLED. CONSUMER HAD TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED , BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 10, 2005 Power Train

2001 VW JETTA TDI - TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE @ 68,000 MILES. WARRANTY WAS UP AT 50K. VW STATED THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT, EXCEPT CHARGE ME $3800 FOR A FACTORY REFERBED TRANSMITION (PART ONLY). 68,000 MILES ON THIS CAR WOULD BE CONSIDERED A GOOD BREAK IN MILAGE NOT AN OOPS YOU GOT TO...

Feb 10, 2005 Air Bags

COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. MY SON-IN-LAW LAST YEAR WAS DRIVING DOWN THE EXPRESSWAY AND THEY JUST WENT OFF. THANK GOODNESS NO ONE WAS HURT. HAD HE HAD HIS KIDS IN THE CAR, LORD ONLY KNOWS WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED. THEY LIVE IN TOLEDO, OHIO. THEY HAVE SINCE GOTTEN IT FIXED OUT OF THEIR OWN POCKET,...

Feb 10, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE IT STALLED. CONSUMER HAD TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED , BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 9, 2005 Air Bags 29,559 mi

I JUST PURCHASED IN OCTOBER A JETTA GLS 2001 CAR FROM THE VW DEALERSHIP IN COLLEGE PARK MARYLAND. LAST MONTH WHILE I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN, I HIT THE CURB WITH MY TIRE BUT NO VISIBLE DAMAGE TO MY CAR WAS DONE NOR ANOTHER CAR INVOLVED. TO MY ALARM, MY AIRBAG ON MY RIGHT FRONT SEAT SIDE DEPLOY...

Feb 9, 2005 Air Bags 29,559 mi

I JUST PURCHASED IN OCTOBER A JETTA GLS 2001 CAR FROM THE VW DEALERSHIP IN COLLEGE PARK MARYLAND. LAST MONTH WHILE I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN, I HIT THE CURB WITH MY TIRE BUT NO VISIBLE DAMAGE TO MY CAR WAS DONE NOR ANOTHER CAR INVOLVED. TO MY ALARM, MY AIRBAG ON MY RIGHT FRONT SEAT SIDE DEPLOY...

Feb 7, 2005 Air Bags Crash

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WAS IMPACTED ON TH ESIDE YET THE SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR *TT *NM

Feb 7, 2005 Air Bags Crash

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WAS IMPACTED ON TH ESIDE YET THE SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR *TT *NM

Feb 1, 2005 Exterior Lighting

NHTSA CAMPAIGN 04V584000; VOLKSWAGEN ISSUED A HAZARD SWITCH RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH THE HAZARD SWITCH NOT FUNCTIONING. *AK

Feb 1, 2005 Exterior Lighting

NHTSA CAMPAIGN 04V584000; VOLKSWAGEN ISSUED A HAZARD SWITCH RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH THE HAZARD SWITCH NOT FUNCTIONING. *AK

Jan 26, 2005 Air Bags Fire 45,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING SMOKE FILLED IN CAR, FLAMES APPEARED BETWEEN DRIVER SEAT & COUNSEL. MY 17 Y/O GOT 2ND DEGREE BURNS PUTTING OUT FLAME. AIRBAG, DRIVER SIDE DEPLOYED WHILE CAR WAS SHUT OFF AND SEAT WAS BEING MOVED BACK. THIS CAUSED PAIN TO MY HUSBAND'S ARM.*AK

Jan 26, 2005 Structure 890 mi

PARKING ON A CURB STONE OR PARKING CEMENT BLOCK WITH FRONT OF CAR NEAR THE CEMENT STOP. (2) PLASTIC FRONT BUMBER CLIPS OVER ANY BLOCK HIGHER THAN 4 INCHES AND LIKE A LOBSTER TRAP, WHEN REVERSING, RIPS THE BUMPER FROM IT'S FASTENING. BUMPER COULD FALL OFF AND GO UNDER THE MOVING CAR CAUSING AN ACCIDE...

Jan 26, 2005 Air Bags Fire 45,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING SMOKE FILLED IN CAR, FLAMES APPEARED BETWEEN DRIVER SEAT & COUNSEL. MY 17 Y/O GOT 2ND DEGREE BURNS PUTTING OUT FLAME. AIRBAG, DRIVER SIDE DEPLOYED WHILE CAR WAS SHUT OFF AND SEAT WAS BEING MOVED BACK. THIS CAUSED PAIN TO MY HUSBAND'S ARM.*AK

Jan 26, 2005 Structure 890 mi

PARKING ON A CURB STONE OR PARKING CEMENT BLOCK WITH FRONT OF CAR NEAR THE CEMENT STOP. (2) PLASTIC FRONT BUMBER CLIPS OVER ANY BLOCK HIGHER THAN 4 INCHES AND LIKE A LOBSTER TRAP, WHEN REVERSING, RIPS THE BUMPER FROM IT'S FASTENING. BUMPER COULD FALL OFF AND GO UNDER THE MOVING CAR CAUSING AN ACCIDE...

Jan 25, 2005 Power Train 39,000 mi

CLUTCH MECHANISM SUDDENLY BEGAN ENGAGING ONLY AT THE UPPER END OF THE CLUTCH PEDAL TRAVEL WHILE DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE HAD APPROX. 39,000 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME. THE RESULT WAS THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WHILE STARTING FROM A DEAD STOP, EITHER ROLLING BACKWARDS...

Jan 25, 2005 Power Train 39,000 mi

CLUTCH MECHANISM SUDDENLY BEGAN ENGAGING ONLY AT THE UPPER END OF THE CLUTCH PEDAL TRAVEL WHILE DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE HAD APPROX. 39,000 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME. THE RESULT WAS THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WHILE STARTING FROM A DEAD STOP, EITHER ROLLING BACKWARDS...

Jan 24, 2005 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THIS CAUSED THE PASSENGER TO SUSTAIN MAJOR INJURIES AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DETAILS.

Jan 24, 2005 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THIS CAUSED THE PASSENGER TO SUSTAIN MAJOR INJURIES AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DETAILS.

Jan 21, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 JETTA ORIGINAL OWNER THE OIL PAN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT IS MADE OUT OF ALUMINUM AND THE PLUG IS MADE OUT OF STEEL .SINCE THE PLUG IS MADE OUT OF A HARDER MATERIAL IT STRIPPED THE PAN. THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY SO KNOW I WILL HAVE TO PAY 600 DOLLARS. *NM

Jan 21, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 JETTA ORIGINAL OWNER THE OIL PAN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT IS MADE OUT OF ALUMINUM AND THE PLUG IS MADE OUT OF STEEL .SINCE THE PLUG IS MADE OUT OF A HARDER MATERIAL IT STRIPPED THE PAN. THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY SO KNOW I WILL HAVE TO PAY 600 DOLLARS. *NM

Jan 20, 2005 Power Train

VW JETTA 2001 1.8T 5-SPD HAD A CLUTCH FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. THE ENGINE STARTED REVVING UP TO 6000 RPM BUT THE CAR SLOWED DOWN DRAMATICALLY. LUCKILY THERE WERE NO OTHER CARS IN THE LANE. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE CAR WITH A CLUTCH PLATE FAILURE AND HAD TO REPLACE THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY ($1200). INSPIT...

Jan 20, 2005 Power Train

VW JETTA 2001 1.8T 5-SPD HAD A CLUTCH FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. THE ENGINE STARTED REVVING UP TO 6000 RPM BUT THE CAR SLOWED DOWN DRAMATICALLY. LUCKILY THERE WERE NO OTHER CARS IN THE LANE. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE CAR WITH A CLUTCH PLATE FAILURE AND HAD TO REPLACE THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY ($1200). INSPIT...

Jan 18, 2005 Structure

ONE WEEK AFTER PURCHASING MY 2001 JETTA, MY FRONT BUMPER WAS ALMOST ENTIRELY RIPPED OFF AFTER BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. IT CAUGHT ON THE PARKING CURB AND SUBSEQUENTLY RIPPED OFF. UPON CONTACTING VW I WAS TOLD IT WAS MY DRIVING AND IT WOULD COST OVER $300 TO REPAIR. IT TURNS OUT THAT THIS HA...

Jan 18, 2005 Exterior Lighting

NHTSA CAMPAIGN 04V096000; VOLKSWAGEN ISSUED A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT OPERATING. THE VIN WAS OUTSIDE THE REMEDY SCOPE. *JB

Jan 18, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 66,300 mi

ON OUR 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA MODEL, THE DRIVER DOOR LATCH FAILED WHICH IS TIED INTO THE ALARM, THE CABIN INTERIOR LIGHTS, OPEN DOOR WARNING CHIME, ETC. ON MOST AUTOMOBILES, THIS IS A SIMPLE SWITCH BUILT INTO THE DOOR JAMB. BUT ON THIS POORLY ENGINEERED VEHICLE, IT'S BUILT INTO THE DOOR LATCH IN THE...

Jan 18, 2005 Fuel System, Diesel 15,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 VW JETTA WITH THE 1.9L TDI DIESEL ENGINE. THIS VEHICLE IS MAINTAINED BY MY LOCAL VW DEALERSHIP. DURING COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS BELOW 30 DEGREES F MY VEHICLE WOULD STOP RUNNING STRANDING ME AT NIGHT IN LOCATIONS WITH LITTLE ROAD TRAFFIC OR CELL PHONE SERVICE. THIS OCCURRED APPROXIMATE...

Jan 18, 2005 Structure

ONE WEEK AFTER PURCHASING MY 2001 JETTA, MY FRONT BUMPER WAS ALMOST ENTIRELY RIPPED OFF AFTER BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. IT CAUGHT ON THE PARKING CURB AND SUBSEQUENTLY RIPPED OFF. UPON CONTACTING VW I WAS TOLD IT WAS MY DRIVING AND IT WOULD COST OVER $300 TO REPAIR. IT TURNS OUT THAT THIS HA...

Jan 18, 2005 Exterior Lighting

NHTSA CAMPAIGN 04V096000; VOLKSWAGEN ISSUED A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT OPERATING. THE VIN WAS OUTSIDE THE REMEDY SCOPE. *JB

Jan 18, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 66,300 mi

ON OUR 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA MODEL, THE DRIVER DOOR LATCH FAILED WHICH IS TIED INTO THE ALARM, THE CABIN INTERIOR LIGHTS, OPEN DOOR WARNING CHIME, ETC. ON MOST AUTOMOBILES, THIS IS A SIMPLE SWITCH BUILT INTO THE DOOR JAMB. BUT ON THIS POORLY ENGINEERED VEHICLE, IT'S BUILT INTO THE DOOR LATCH IN THE...

Jan 18, 2005 Fuel System, Diesel 15,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 VW JETTA WITH THE 1.9L TDI DIESEL ENGINE. THIS VEHICLE IS MAINTAINED BY MY LOCAL VW DEALERSHIP. DURING COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS BELOW 30 DEGREES F MY VEHICLE WOULD STOP RUNNING STRANDING ME AT NIGHT IN LOCATIONS WITH LITTLE ROAD TRAFFIC OR CELL PHONE SERVICE. THIS OCCURRED APPROXIMATE...

Jan 12, 2005 Electrical System 74,000 mi

UPON EXITING THE HIGHWAY MY CAR SUDDENLY TURNED OFF. I HAD TO COAST AND VEER OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, JUST NARROWLY AVOIDING BEING HIT BY TWO CARS. I WAS ABLE TO START MY CAR AGAIN, BUT WAS ONLY ABLE TO KEEP THE ENGINE RUNNING BY REVVING IT SO THAT IT HAD A HIGH RPM. THE ONLY WAY THAT I WAS A...

Jan 12, 2005 Electrical System 74,000 mi

UPON EXITING THE HIGHWAY MY CAR SUDDENLY TURNED OFF. I HAD TO COAST AND VEER OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, JUST NARROWLY AVOIDING BEING HIT BY TWO CARS. I WAS ABLE TO START MY CAR AGAIN, BUT WAS ONLY ABLE TO KEEP THE ENGINE RUNNING BY REVVING IT SO THAT IT HAD A HIGH RPM. THE ONLY WAY THAT I WAS A...

Jan 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,000 mi

I JUST RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE MY CATALYST SYSTEM ON MY 2001 VW JETTA. THE CAR STAULED ON MY WAY TO WORK, SO I HAD IT TOWED TO THE NEAREST VW DEALER - COOLEY VOLKSWAGEN, IN N. GREENBUSH NY. THEY FOUND MISFIRE CODES AND CATALYST SYSTEM. THEY ALSO ADVISED ME THAT THE COIL PACK AND TUNE UP WERE NEEDED ...

Jan 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,000 mi

I JUST RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE MY CATALYST SYSTEM ON MY 2001 VW JETTA. THE CAR STAULED ON MY WAY TO WORK, SO I HAD IT TOWED TO THE NEAREST VW DEALER - COOLEY VOLKSWAGEN, IN N. GREENBUSH NY. THEY FOUND MISFIRE CODES AND CATALYST SYSTEM. THEY ALSO ADVISED ME THAT THE COIL PACK AND TUNE UP WERE NEEDED ...

Jan 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON, AND VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR CHECK UP, BUT THE CAUSE WAS UNDETERMINED.*AK

Jan 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON, AND VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR CHECK UP, BUT THE CAUSE WAS UNDETERMINED.*AK

Dec 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR A TOTAL OF 14 DAYS IN DIAGNOSTIC. I HAVE ALSO TAKEN IT TO A INDEPENDANT VW MECHANIC TWICE WHO TELLS ME THIS IS COMMON. NOBODY CAN FIND THE PROBLEM. THE DIAGNOSTIC CODE IS FOR GLOW PLUG ...

Dec 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR A TOTAL OF 14 DAYS IN DIAGNOSTIC. I HAVE ALSO TAKEN IT TO A INDEPENDANT VW MECHANIC TWICE WHO TELLS ME THIS IS COMMON. NOBODY CAN FIND THE PROBLEM. THE DIAGNOSTIC CODE IS FOR GLOW PLUG ...

Dec 12, 2004 Seats

1 ) WHILE DRIVING WITH THE SEAT HEATER ON, THE SEAT BECAME BURNING HOT, TO A POINT WHERE I HAD TO GET OUT OF THE SEAT. THIS IS WHILE I AM DRIVING AT 65 MPH ON INTERSTATE I-580. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO VW WITH NO AVAIL. I HAVE ALSO FOUND FROM OTHER REPORTS THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MANY OTHER VEHICLE...

Dec 12, 2004 Seats

1 ) WHILE DRIVING WITH THE SEAT HEATER ON, THE SEAT BECAME BURNING HOT, TO A POINT WHERE I HAD TO GET OUT OF THE SEAT. THIS IS WHILE I AM DRIVING AT 65 MPH ON INTERSTATE I-580. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO VW WITH NO AVAIL. I HAVE ALSO FOUND FROM OTHER REPORTS THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MANY OTHER VEHICLE...

Dec 8, 2004 Seats 36,000 mi

THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT HAD BECOME UNUSUALLY HOTTER THAN NORMAL. THIS CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO SUSTAIN MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK THE DEALER WANTED A NON REFUNDABLE FEE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM SO THE CONSUMER DID NOT TAKE IT IN FOR...

Dec 8, 2004 Seats 30,000 mi

A 2001 VW JETTA HAS AN ISSUE WITH A METAL SPRING THAT IS PART OF THE DRIVER SEAT. THE SPRING SEPARATES FROM THE MECHANISM THAT KEEPS THE SEAT FROM SLIDING FORWARD. THERE IS NO SPECIFIC REASON THE SPRING BECOMES LOOSE FROM THE CAR SEAT AND ONE WOULD NEVER KNOW IF THE SPRING IS NOT ATTACHED, IT COUL...

Dec 8, 2004 Seats 36,000 mi

THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT HAD BECOME UNUSUALLY HOTTER THAN NORMAL. THIS CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO SUSTAIN MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK THE DEALER WANTED A NON REFUNDABLE FEE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM SO THE CONSUMER DID NOT TAKE IT IN FOR...

Dec 8, 2004 Seats 30,000 mi

A 2001 VW JETTA HAS AN ISSUE WITH A METAL SPRING THAT IS PART OF THE DRIVER SEAT. THE SPRING SEPARATES FROM THE MECHANISM THAT KEEPS THE SEAT FROM SLIDING FORWARD. THERE IS NO SPECIFIC REASON THE SPRING BECOMES LOOSE FROM THE CAR SEAT AND ONE WOULD NEVER KNOW IF THE SPRING IS NOT ATTACHED, IT COUL...

Dec 7, 2004 Seats 71,000 mi

A LARGE SPRING FELL FROM UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT FOR NO APPARENT REASON. VW SERVICE STATED THE SPRING HELD THE SEAT TO THE RAIL AND WAS AN EXTEME SAFETY HAZARD; IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THE SEAT WOULD COME LOOSE FROM THE RAIL. VW STATED SINCE OUR CAR WAS OUT OF WARRENTY THEY COULD NOT FIX...

Dec 7, 2004 Seats 71,000 mi

A LARGE SPRING FELL FROM UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT FOR NO APPARENT REASON. VW SERVICE STATED THE SPRING HELD THE SEAT TO THE RAIL AND WAS AN EXTEME SAFETY HAZARD; IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THE SEAT WOULD COME LOOSE FROM THE RAIL. VW STATED SINCE OUR CAR WAS OUT OF WARRENTY THEY COULD NOT FIX...

Dec 1, 2004 Electrical System 36,980 mi

THIS SUMMER MY LEFT REAR DOOR BECAME INOPERABLE. IN LATE OCTOBER THE TURN SIGNALS BEGAN OPERATING INTERMITTENTLY. ON A COLD AND RAINY DAY THIS NOVEMBER MY 2001 JETTA WITH 37000 MILES STALLED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. I RESTARTED AND COMPLETED MY TURN, THINKING I HAD JUST LET OUT THE CLUTCH TOO F...

Dec 1, 2004 Exterior Lighting 36,980 mi

THIS SUMMER MY LEFT REAR DOOR BECAME INOPERABLE. IN LATE OCTOBER THE TURN SIGNALS BEGAN OPERATING INTERMITTENTLY. ON A COLD AND RAINY DAY THIS NOVEMBER MY 2001 JETTA WITH 37000 MILES STALLED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. I RESTARTED AND COMPLETED MY TURN, THINKING I HAD JUST LET OUT THE CLUTCH TOO F...

Dec 1, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 36,980 mi

THIS SUMMER MY LEFT REAR DOOR BECAME INOPERABLE. IN LATE OCTOBER THE TURN SIGNALS BEGAN OPERATING INTERMITTENTLY. ON A COLD AND RAINY DAY THIS NOVEMBER MY 2001 JETTA WITH 37000 MILES STALLED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. I RESTARTED AND COMPLETED MY TURN, THINKING I HAD JUST LET OUT THE CLUTCH TOO F...

Dec 1, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN THE CITY. HEARD A GRINDING NOISE IN THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE. BROUGHT CAR TO MECHANIC. WAS TOLD REAR CALIPER FROZE DUE TO WEARING OF BRAKE PADS. THE CALIPERS HAD DAMAGED THE REAR ROTORS. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER. ROTORS WERE REPLACED FOR A COST OF $500, AND I WAS TOLD NONE OF...

Dec 1, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN THE CITY. HEARD A GRINDING NOISE IN THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE. BROUGHT CAR TO MECHANIC. WAS TOLD REAR CALIPER FROZE DUE TO WEARING OF BRAKE PADS. THE CALIPERS HAD DAMAGED THE REAR ROTORS. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER. ROTORS WERE REPLACED FOR A COST OF $500, AND I WAS TOLD NONE OF...

Dec 1, 2004 Electrical System 36,980 mi

THIS SUMMER MY LEFT REAR DOOR BECAME INOPERABLE. IN LATE OCTOBER THE TURN SIGNALS BEGAN OPERATING INTERMITTENTLY. ON A COLD AND RAINY DAY THIS NOVEMBER MY 2001 JETTA WITH 37000 MILES STALLED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. I RESTARTED AND COMPLETED MY TURN, THINKING I HAD JUST LET OUT THE CLUTCH TOO F...

Dec 1, 2004 Exterior Lighting 36,980 mi

THIS SUMMER MY LEFT REAR DOOR BECAME INOPERABLE. IN LATE OCTOBER THE TURN SIGNALS BEGAN OPERATING INTERMITTENTLY. ON A COLD AND RAINY DAY THIS NOVEMBER MY 2001 JETTA WITH 37000 MILES STALLED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. I RESTARTED AND COMPLETED MY TURN, THINKING I HAD JUST LET OUT THE CLUTCH TOO F...

Dec 1, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 36,980 mi

THIS SUMMER MY LEFT REAR DOOR BECAME INOPERABLE. IN LATE OCTOBER THE TURN SIGNALS BEGAN OPERATING INTERMITTENTLY. ON A COLD AND RAINY DAY THIS NOVEMBER MY 2001 JETTA WITH 37000 MILES STALLED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. I RESTARTED AND COMPLETED MY TURN, THINKING I HAD JUST LET OUT THE CLUTCH TOO F...

Dec 1, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN THE CITY. HEARD A GRINDING NOISE IN THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE. BROUGHT CAR TO MECHANIC. WAS TOLD REAR CALIPER FROZE DUE TO WEARING OF BRAKE PADS. THE CALIPERS HAD DAMAGED THE REAR ROTORS. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER. ROTORS WERE REPLACED FOR A COST OF $500, AND I WAS TOLD NONE OF...

Dec 1, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN THE CITY. HEARD A GRINDING NOISE IN THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE. BROUGHT CAR TO MECHANIC. WAS TOLD REAR CALIPER FROZE DUE TO WEARING OF BRAKE PADS. THE CALIPERS HAD DAMAGED THE REAR ROTORS. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER. ROTORS WERE REPLACED FOR A COST OF $500, AND I WAS TOLD NONE OF...

Nov 29, 2004 Structure

I HAVE AN ONGOING WATER LEAK IN MY 2001 VW JETTA. EVERYTIME IT RAINS, WATER LEAKS FROM A SPOT NEAR MY GLOVE COMPARTMENT AND INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR. WITHOUT FAIL, A 3-5 INCH POOL OF WATER COLLECTS EVERYTIME IT RAINS. THE DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO PAY THE $70/HOUR COST AND STATES THAT IT IS MY P...

Nov 29, 2004 Structure

I HAVE AN ONGOING WATER LEAK IN MY 2001 VW JETTA. EVERYTIME IT RAINS, WATER LEAKS FROM A SPOT NEAR MY GLOVE COMPARTMENT AND INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR. WITHOUT FAIL, A 3-5 INCH POOL OF WATER COLLECTS EVERYTIME IT RAINS. THE DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO PAY THE $70/HOUR COST AND STATES THAT IT IS MY P...

Nov 23, 2004 Air Bags 48,097 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT RANDOMLY CAME ON IN MY CAR. I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO CLUE WHY IT CAME ON. I HAD IT VAG COM'D. AND A CODE CAME UP AS BEING A BAD CONTROL MODULE FOR THE AIRBAG. *JB

Nov 23, 2004 Air Bags 48,097 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT RANDOMLY CAME ON IN MY CAR. I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO CLUE WHY IT CAME ON. I HAD IT VAG COM'D. AND A CODE CAME UP AS BEING A BAD CONTROL MODULE FOR THE AIRBAG. *JB

Nov 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON I-87 NORTH IN THE BRONX IN STOP AND GO ROLLING TRAFFIC AND I SMELLED SOMETHING AFTER A WHILE, ALSO FELT A LITTLE BIT OF DRAGGING. THE SPEED PICKED UP AND WHEN I NEEDED THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WAS MUSHY AND WENT DOWN ALMOST ALL THE WAY BARELY STOPPING ME! I STOPPED AND SAW THAT THE BR...

Nov 19, 2004 Exterior Lighting 25,000 mi

TURN SIGNALS AND FLASHER OPERATION IMPACTED BY COLD WEATHER. WITH THE FIRST COLD WEATHER OF THE SEASON THE TURN SIGNAL/FLASHER UNIT FAILED TO OPERATE UNTIL WARMED BY THE HEATER (30 MINUTES OF HIGH HEATER OPERATION). MY REPORT MATCHES NHTSA ACTION # PE04073. THE VW DEALER REPLACED PART # 1J0-953-...

Nov 19, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 24,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK MALFUNCTIONED. IT WILL OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE ONLY. IF YOU ARE IN SIDE THE PASSENGER CAN NOT EXIT THE VEHICLE WHICH IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY BUT WILL NOT COVER THIS DEFECT, WHICH WAS ELIGIBLE UP TO 24,000 MILES. *AK

Nov 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON I-87 NORTH IN THE BRONX IN STOP AND GO ROLLING TRAFFIC AND I SMELLED SOMETHING AFTER A WHILE, ALSO FELT A LITTLE BIT OF DRAGGING. THE SPEED PICKED UP AND WHEN I NEEDED THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WAS MUSHY AND WENT DOWN ALMOST ALL THE WAY BARELY STOPPING ME! I STOPPED AND SAW THAT THE BR...

Nov 19, 2004 Exterior Lighting 25,000 mi

TURN SIGNALS AND FLASHER OPERATION IMPACTED BY COLD WEATHER. WITH THE FIRST COLD WEATHER OF THE SEASON THE TURN SIGNAL/FLASHER UNIT FAILED TO OPERATE UNTIL WARMED BY THE HEATER (30 MINUTES OF HIGH HEATER OPERATION). MY REPORT MATCHES NHTSA ACTION # PE04073. THE VW DEALER REPLACED PART # 1J0-953-...

Nov 19, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 24,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK MALFUNCTIONED. IT WILL OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE ONLY. IF YOU ARE IN SIDE THE PASSENGER CAN NOT EXIT THE VEHICLE WHICH IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY BUT WILL NOT COVER THIS DEFECT, WHICH WAS ELIGIBLE UP TO 24,000 MILES. *AK

Nov 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 57,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE EXPLODED. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, AND HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ENGINE HAD A BUILD UP OF SLUDGE. *AK THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE TO GET THE LOCK ON THE TRUCK FIXED BECAUSE YOU COULD NOT OPEN IT FROM THE OUTSIDE. ...

Nov 15, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages Fire 57,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE EXPLODED. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, AND HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ENGINE HAD A BUILD UP OF SLUDGE. *AK THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE TO GET THE LOCK ON THE TRUCK FIXED BECAUSE YOU COULD NOT OPEN IT FROM THE OUTSIDE. ...

Nov 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 57,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE EXPLODED. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, AND HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ENGINE HAD A BUILD UP OF SLUDGE. *AK THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE TO GET THE LOCK ON THE TRUCK FIXED BECAUSE YOU COULD NOT OPEN IT FROM THE OUTSIDE. ...

Nov 15, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages Fire 57,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE EXPLODED. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, AND HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ENGINE HAD A BUILD UP OF SLUDGE. *AK THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE TO GET THE LOCK ON THE TRUCK FIXED BECAUSE YOU COULD NOT OPEN IT FROM THE OUTSIDE. ...

Nov 10, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 25,000 mi

REAR BRAKE PADS/ROTORS: PREMATURE WEAR, AT 25K. WENT TO DEALER THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS MY FAULT FOR USING THE BRAKES TOO MUCH AND THAT IT WAS GOING TO BE $650 FOR PARTS AND LABOR. WENT TO A MIDAS HAD THEM REPLACED FOR $250 AND WAS TOLD THERE THAT BRAKES SHOULD NOT WEAR OUT THAT SOON ON A NEW CAR.

Nov 10, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 25,000 mi

REAR BRAKE PADS/ROTORS: PREMATURE WEAR, AT 25K. WENT TO DEALER THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS MY FAULT FOR USING THE BRAKES TOO MUCH AND THAT IT WAS GOING TO BE $650 FOR PARTS AND LABOR. WENT TO A MIDAS HAD THEM REPLACED FOR $250 AND WAS TOLD THERE THAT BRAKES SHOULD NOT WEAR OUT THAT SOON ON A NEW CAR.

Nov 9, 2004 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Nov 9, 2004 Exterior Lighting

DESPITE HAVING A MALFUNCTION EXACTLY AS DEFINED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN 04VO96000 ON THE SAME MODEL (01 JETTA) - VOLKSWAGEN INSISTED THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED BECAUSE MY VIN WAS FROM A DIFFERENT PLANT. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM TO BE "A DEFECTIVE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH THAT CAUSED THE EPC LIGHT ...

Nov 9, 2004 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Nov 9, 2004 Exterior Lighting

DESPITE HAVING A MALFUNCTION EXACTLY AS DEFINED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN 04VO96000 ON THE SAME MODEL (01 JETTA) - VOLKSWAGEN INSISTED THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED BECAUSE MY VIN WAS FROM A DIFFERENT PLANT. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM TO BE "A DEFECTIVE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH THAT CAUSED THE EPC LIGHT ...

Nov 8, 2004 Structure 17,000 mi

THE CENTER ARM REST LOCK KEEPS BREAKING ON MY 2001 VW JETTA. IT HAS BROKEN THREE (3) TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE.*AK

Nov 8, 2004 Seats 64,221 mi

DRIVER SEAT BURN,SEAT COVER HAD LIQUID OF SOME TYPE LEAK INTO SEAT THROUGH SEAM INTO HEATING ELEMENTS. CAUSED A SHORT. *BF *TC *JB

Nov 8, 2004 Structure 17,000 mi

THE CENTER ARM REST LOCK KEEPS BREAKING ON MY 2001 VW JETTA. IT HAS BROKEN THREE (3) TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE.*AK

Nov 8, 2004 Seats 64,221 mi

DRIVER SEAT BURN,SEAT COVER HAD LIQUID OF SOME TYPE LEAK INTO SEAT THROUGH SEAM INTO HEATING ELEMENTS. CAUSED A SHORT. *BF *TC *JB

Nov 6, 2004 Structure

FRONT BUMPER OF VEHICLE HAS BEEN PULLED OFF 10 TIMES DUE TO WHEN YOU PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT BUMPER GETS STUCK ON ANY PARKING BLOCK WHICH RESULTS IN THE BUMPER BEING PULLED AWAY FROM THE CAR AND HAVING TO BE REPLACED OR REATTACHED. WE HAVE SPOKE TO OTHER JETTA TDI OWNERS AND H...

Nov 6, 2004 Structure

FRONT BUMPER OF VEHICLE HAS BEEN PULLED OFF 10 TIMES DUE TO WHEN YOU PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT BUMPER GETS STUCK ON ANY PARKING BLOCK WHICH RESULTS IN THE BUMPER BEING PULLED AWAY FROM THE CAR AND HAVING TO BE REPLACED OR REATTACHED. WE HAVE SPOKE TO OTHER JETTA TDI OWNERS AND H...

Nov 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

ENGINE COIL PACK MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Nov 5, 2004 Exterior Lighting 33,075 mi

THE TURN SIGNALS, ONCE ACTIVATED, WOULD STOP WORKING EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE IN THE ACTIVE MODE. I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP ON NOVEMBER 5, 2004 AND ONE OF THE MECHANICS IN THE SERVICE BAY SAID IT SOUNDED LIKE THE HAZARD SWITCH RELAY AND THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THAT. THEY WANTE...

Nov 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO PERFORM POORLY. *NM THE CONSUMER WAS REIMBURSED FOR THE COST OF THE REPAIR. *TC *JB

Nov 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

ENGINE COIL PACK MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Nov 5, 2004 Exterior Lighting 33,075 mi

THE TURN SIGNALS, ONCE ACTIVATED, WOULD STOP WORKING EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE IN THE ACTIVE MODE. I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP ON NOVEMBER 5, 2004 AND ONE OF THE MECHANICS IN THE SERVICE BAY SAID IT SOUNDED LIKE THE HAZARD SWITCH RELAY AND THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THAT. THEY WANTE...

Nov 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO PERFORM POORLY. *NM THE CONSUMER WAS REIMBURSED FOR THE COST OF THE REPAIR. *TC *JB

Oct 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23,000 mi

THE BRAKES STARTED GRINDING. AFTER DEALER INSPECTED THE BRAKES THE ROTORS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED. *AK

Oct 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23,000 mi

THE BRAKES STARTED GRINDING. AFTER DEALER INSPECTED THE BRAKES THE ROTORS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED. *AK

Oct 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23,000 mi

THE BRAKES STARTED GRINDING. AFTER DEALER INSPECTED THE BRAKES THE ROTORS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED. *AK

Oct 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23,000 mi

THE BRAKES STARTED GRINDING. AFTER DEALER INSPECTED THE BRAKES THE ROTORS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED. *AK

Oct 25, 2004 Fuel System, Diesel 45,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 VW JETTA TDI (DIESEL). I TOOK MY CAR TO THE WEST BROAD VOLKSWAGEN, RICHMOND, VA ON 10/22/04, CONCERNING THE FACT THAT MY CAR WOULD NOT START AND THAT IT FELT LIKE THE CAR WAS NOT RECEIVING ANY FUEL. ADDITIONALLY, THE CAR IS STEADILY LOOSING ITS ABILITY TO ACCELERATE INTO TRAFFIC. NOT...

Oct 25, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2001, VW JETTA TDI. I TOOK MY CAR TO WEST BROAD VOLKSWAGEN, RICHMOND VA, TO HAVE THE BRAKES CHECKED BECAUSE I HEARD A SQUEALING NOISE (JUST ONCE). THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT MY REAR BRAKES NEED TO BE CHANGED VERY SOON AND THE COST WOULD BE $427.00! I ASKED, HOW COULD ...

Oct 25, 2004 Fuel System, Diesel 45,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 VW JETTA TDI (DIESEL). I TOOK MY CAR TO THE WEST BROAD VOLKSWAGEN, RICHMOND, VA ON 10/22/04, CONCERNING THE FACT THAT MY CAR WOULD NOT START AND THAT IT FELT LIKE THE CAR WAS NOT RECEIVING ANY FUEL. ADDITIONALLY, THE CAR IS STEADILY LOOSING ITS ABILITY TO ACCELERATE INTO TRAFFIC. NOT...

Oct 25, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2001, VW JETTA TDI. I TOOK MY CAR TO WEST BROAD VOLKSWAGEN, RICHMOND VA, TO HAVE THE BRAKES CHECKED BECAUSE I HEARD A SQUEALING NOISE (JUST ONCE). THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT MY REAR BRAKES NEED TO BE CHANGED VERY SOON AND THE COST WOULD BE $427.00! I ASKED, HOW COULD ...

Oct 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,000 mi

MY BRAKES WOULD SLOW THE CAR DOWN ON A STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, WHERE I WILL BE DRIVING SLOWLY (WITHOUT ME STEPPING ON THE BRAKES), MY CAR WOULD EVENTUALLY STOP AND WILL REQUIRE HEAVY ON THE GAS PEDAL TO ALLOW THE CAR TO MOVE. (WHILE THE CAR CAR IS IN THIS STAGE:ON A SMALL SLOPE THE CAR PLACED ON NETURA...

Oct 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,000 mi

MY BRAKES WOULD SLOW THE CAR DOWN ON A STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, WHERE I WILL BE DRIVING SLOWLY (WITHOUT ME STEPPING ON THE BRAKES), MY CAR WOULD EVENTUALLY STOP AND WILL REQUIRE HEAVY ON THE GAS PEDAL TO ALLOW THE CAR TO MOVE. (WHILE THE CAR CAR IS IN THIS STAGE:ON A SMALL SLOPE THE CAR PLACED ON NETURA...

Oct 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,000 mi

MY BRAKES WOULD SLOW THE CAR DOWN ON A STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, WHERE I WILL BE DRIVING SLOWLY (WITHOUT ME STEPPING ON THE BRAKES), MY CAR WOULD EVENTUALLY STOP AND WILL REQUIRE HEAVY ON THE GAS PEDAL TO ALLOW THE CAR TO MOVE. (WHILE THE CAR CAR IS IN THIS STAGE:ON A SMALL SLOPE THE CAR PLACED ON NETURA...

Oct 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,000 mi

MY BRAKES WOULD SLOW THE CAR DOWN ON A STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, WHERE I WILL BE DRIVING SLOWLY (WITHOUT ME STEPPING ON THE BRAKES), MY CAR WOULD EVENTUALLY STOP AND WILL REQUIRE HEAVY ON THE GAS PEDAL TO ALLOW THE CAR TO MOVE. (WHILE THE CAR CAR IS IN THIS STAGE:ON A SMALL SLOPE THE CAR PLACED ON NETURA...

Oct 18, 2004 Air Bags Crash 50,000 mi

WHEN T-BONE AT 10 MPH, THE SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. *JB

Oct 18, 2004 Air Bags Crash 50,000 mi

WHEN T-BONE AT 10 MPH, THE SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. *JB

Oct 16, 2004 Electrical System

WHEN I ACTIVATE THE TURN SIGNAL, RIGHT OR LEFT, THE SIGNAL WILL BLINK AT AN IRREGULAR INTERVAL AND THEN DIE. THIS INTERVAL IS NOT FIXED...ITS RANDOM. SOMETIMES THE LIGHT WILL BLINK FOR A WHILE, SOMETIMES IT WILL BLINK ONCE AND DIE. IT'S THE EMERGENCY FLASHER SWITCH. I HAVE NOT CORRECTED IT YET. I...

Oct 16, 2004 Electrical System

WHEN I ACTIVATE THE TURN SIGNAL, RIGHT OR LEFT, THE SIGNAL WILL BLINK AT AN IRREGULAR INTERVAL AND THEN DIE. THIS INTERVAL IS NOT FIXED...ITS RANDOM. SOMETIMES THE LIGHT WILL BLINK FOR A WHILE, SOMETIMES IT WILL BLINK ONCE AND DIE. IT'S THE EMERGENCY FLASHER SWITCH. I HAVE NOT CORRECTED IT YET. I...

Oct 14, 2004 Seats

SAFETY ISSUE WITH 2001 VW JETTA. *BF THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BECAME UNUSUALLY HOT THAN NORMAL AND THE INTERIOR LEATHER COVERING DEVELOPED A METALLIC APPEARANCE. A VW REPRESENTATIVE LOOKED AT THE SEAT AND STATED IT LOOKED LIKE EXTERNAL DAMAGED, BUT THE SEAT HAD TO BE FULLY INSPECTED FIRST. THE CONS...

Oct 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

SAFETY ISSUE WITH 2001 VW JETTA. *BF THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BECAME UNUSUALLY HOT THAN NORMAL AND THE INTERIOR LEATHER COVERING DEVELOPED A METALLIC APPEARANCE. A VW REPRESENTATIVE LOOKED AT THE SEAT AND STATED IT LOOKED LIKE EXTERNAL DAMAGED, BUT THE SEAT HAD TO BE FULLY INSPECTED FIRST. THE CONS...

Oct 14, 2004 Seats

SAFETY ISSUE WITH 2001 VW JETTA. *BF THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BECAME UNUSUALLY HOT THAN NORMAL AND THE INTERIOR LEATHER COVERING DEVELOPED A METALLIC APPEARANCE. A VW REPRESENTATIVE LOOKED AT THE SEAT AND STATED IT LOOKED LIKE EXTERNAL DAMAGED, BUT THE SEAT HAD TO BE FULLY INSPECTED FIRST. THE CONS...

Oct 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

SAFETY ISSUE WITH 2001 VW JETTA. *BF THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BECAME UNUSUALLY HOT THAN NORMAL AND THE INTERIOR LEATHER COVERING DEVELOPED A METALLIC APPEARANCE. A VW REPRESENTATIVE LOOKED AT THE SEAT AND STATED IT LOOKED LIKE EXTERNAL DAMAGED, BUT THE SEAT HAD TO BE FULLY INSPECTED FIRST. THE CONS...

Oct 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

AFTER OWNING THIS CAR FOR 3 YEARS, A STRONG, TOXIC SMELL BEGAN TO COME OUT OF THE VENTS / FRONT OF THE CAR. THE ONLY WAY I CAN DESCRIBE IT IS THAT IT SMELLS LIKE BURNING CRAYONS. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANICS AND SAID HE FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. HE OFFERED TO LOOK INTO IT FURTHER, BUT I DIDN'T WA...

Oct 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

AFTER OWNING THIS CAR FOR 3 YEARS, A STRONG, TOXIC SMELL BEGAN TO COME OUT OF THE VENTS / FRONT OF THE CAR. THE ONLY WAY I CAN DESCRIBE IT IS THAT IT SMELLS LIKE BURNING CRAYONS. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANICS AND SAID HE FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. HE OFFERED TO LOOK INTO IT FURTHER, BUT I DIDN'T WA...

Oct 7, 2004 Electrical System 2,306 mi

EPC LIGHT CAME ON, COULD NOT GET CAR OUT OF PARK, ABS LIGHT CAME ON, BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON, EPC LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN, MIL LIGHT CAME ON, WINDOW NEEDED TO BE REPLACED-CABLE ASSEMBLY FAILED & COULD NOT OPERATE WINDOW, TURN SIGNALS BECAME INOPERABLE, ENGINE COVER CLAMP LOOSE, RADIO SHORTED OUT, EPC LIGH...

Oct 7, 2004 Electrical System 2,306 mi

EPC LIGHT CAME ON, COULD NOT GET CAR OUT OF PARK, ABS LIGHT CAME ON, BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON, EPC LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN, MIL LIGHT CAME ON, WINDOW NEEDED TO BE REPLACED-CABLE ASSEMBLY FAILED & COULD NOT OPERATE WINDOW, TURN SIGNALS BECAME INOPERABLE, ENGINE COVER CLAMP LOOSE, RADIO SHORTED OUT, EPC LIGH...

Oct 6, 2004 Electrical System 77,822 mi

REGULAR USAGE OF CAR RESULTED IN HAVING TO REPAIR AND REPLACE THE SPARK PLUG CABLES ON MY CAR. *AK

Oct 6, 2004 Exterior Lighting 77,822 mi

REGULAR USAGE OF CAR RESULTED IN HAVING TO REPAIR AND REPLACE THE SPARK PLUG CABLES ON MY CAR. *AK

Oct 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,822 mi

REGULAR USAGE OF CAR RESULTED IN HAVING TO REPAIR AND REPLACE THE SPARK PLUG CABLES ON MY CAR. *AK

Oct 6, 2004 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 77,822 mi

REGULAR USAGE OF CAR RESULTED IN HAVING TO REPAIR AND REPLACE THE SPARK PLUG CABLES ON MY CAR. *AK

Oct 6, 2004 Exterior Lighting 34,500 mi

CAR GET STUCK IN PARK. THIS IS ABOUT THE FIFTH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MY CAR. NORMALLY YOU PRESS ON THE BRAKE AND THE SAFE SWITCH WILL RELEASE SO YOU CAN MOVE YOUR CAR FROM PARK. TODAY THIS HAPPENED TWICE, AND I WAS ABOUT AN HOUR LATE TO WORK, BECAUSE I HAD TO WAIT FOR MY CAR TO DECIDE WHEN I COU...

Oct 6, 2004 Electrical System 77,822 mi

REGULAR USAGE OF CAR RESULTED IN HAVING TO REPAIR AND REPLACE THE SPARK PLUG CABLES ON MY CAR. *AK

Oct 6, 2004 Exterior Lighting 77,822 mi

REGULAR USAGE OF CAR RESULTED IN HAVING TO REPAIR AND REPLACE THE SPARK PLUG CABLES ON MY CAR. *AK

Oct 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,822 mi

REGULAR USAGE OF CAR RESULTED IN HAVING TO REPAIR AND REPLACE THE SPARK PLUG CABLES ON MY CAR. *AK

Oct 6, 2004 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 77,822 mi

REGULAR USAGE OF CAR RESULTED IN HAVING TO REPAIR AND REPLACE THE SPARK PLUG CABLES ON MY CAR. *AK

Oct 6, 2004 Exterior Lighting 34,500 mi

CAR GET STUCK IN PARK. THIS IS ABOUT THE FIFTH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MY CAR. NORMALLY YOU PRESS ON THE BRAKE AND THE SAFE SWITCH WILL RELEASE SO YOU CAN MOVE YOUR CAR FROM PARK. TODAY THIS HAPPENED TWICE, AND I WAS ABOUT AN HOUR LATE TO WORK, BECAUSE I HAD TO WAIT FOR MY CAR TO DECIDE WHEN I COU...

Oct 5, 2004 Electrical System 50,070 mi

WHILE AT 65 MPH IN LEFT LANE ENGINE AND ALL ELECTRICITY FAILED, UNABLE TO SIGNAL OTHER MOTORIST WHILE I MOVED THE CAR TO SAFETY. THERE WAS NO WARNING. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS BATTERY AND CHARGED ME $250, AFTER MY MECHANIC COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. MANY PROBLEMS WITH OAKLAND DEALER BEFORE THIS...

Oct 5, 2004 Electrical System 50,070 mi

WHILE AT 65 MPH IN LEFT LANE ENGINE AND ALL ELECTRICITY FAILED, UNABLE TO SIGNAL OTHER MOTORIST WHILE I MOVED THE CAR TO SAFETY. THERE WAS NO WARNING. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS BATTERY AND CHARGED ME $250, AFTER MY MECHANIC COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. MANY PROBLEMS WITH OAKLAND DEALER BEFORE THIS...

Sep 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 31,346 mi

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND THEY HAVE MADE MANY ATTEMPTS TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. CONSUMER HAD TO CALL THE DEALER BACK JUST 35 MINUTES AFTER PICKING UP THE VEHICLE FROM THE DEALE...

Sep 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 31,346 mi

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND THEY HAVE MADE MANY ATTEMPTS TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. CONSUMER HAD TO CALL THE DEALER BACK JUST 35 MINUTES AFTER PICKING UP THE VEHICLE FROM THE DEALE...

Sep 21, 2004 Visibility

MY PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW STOPPED WORKING. THIS IS VERY UPSETTING AS I HAVE READ ON SEVERAL WEBSITES THAT VOLKSWAGEN JETTAS HAVE A TENDENCEY FOR THE WINDOWS TO BREAK. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THERE ISN'T A RECALL.*AK

Sep 21, 2004 Exterior Lighting 43,000 mi

MY BLINKERS ON MY JETTA BLINKED SLOWLY FOR A SECOND OR TWO THEN STOPPED WORKING, CONSEQUENCES COULD HAVE BEEN SEVERE AS I COULDN'T SIGNAL MY TURNS. I TOOK IT TO A VW DEALERSHIP WHO REPLACED THE EMERGENCY HAZARD SWITCH.

Sep 21, 2004 Visibility

MY PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW STOPPED WORKING. THIS IS VERY UPSETTING AS I HAVE READ ON SEVERAL WEBSITES THAT VOLKSWAGEN JETTAS HAVE A TENDENCEY FOR THE WINDOWS TO BREAK. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THERE ISN'T A RECALL.*AK

Sep 21, 2004 Exterior Lighting 43,000 mi

MY BLINKERS ON MY JETTA BLINKED SLOWLY FOR A SECOND OR TWO THEN STOPPED WORKING, CONSEQUENCES COULD HAVE BEEN SEVERE AS I COULDN'T SIGNAL MY TURNS. I TOOK IT TO A VW DEALERSHIP WHO REPLACED THE EMERGENCY HAZARD SWITCH.

Sep 13, 2004 Electrical System

USING CUP HOLDER ABOVE CLIAMATE CONTROL AND RADIO LEAD TO SHORT CIRCUIT OF CLIMATE CONTROL AND THE FUNCTIONALITY OF MY RADIO. THE BUTTONS ON GHE RADIO DOES NOT WORK AS IT USE TO. I WILL REPLACE THE CLIMATE CONTROL AS SOON AS I CAN SAVE UP OVER $600.00 NOT TO INCLUDE LABOR. *AK

Sep 13, 2004 Electrical System

USING CUP HOLDER ABOVE CLIAMATE CONTROL AND RADIO LEAD TO SHORT CIRCUIT OF CLIMATE CONTROL AND THE FUNCTIONALITY OF MY RADIO. THE BUTTONS ON GHE RADIO DOES NOT WORK AS IT USE TO. I WILL REPLACE THE CLIMATE CONTROL AS SOON AS I CAN SAVE UP OVER $600.00 NOT TO INCLUDE LABOR. *AK

Sep 8, 2004 Structure 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH FRONT AIR BAGS INCLUDING THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK WATER WAS ON THE FLOOR DUE TO A LEAKING SUNROOF. *SC

Sep 8, 2004 Air Bags 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH FRONT AIR BAGS INCLUDING THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK WATER WAS ON THE FLOOR DUE TO A LEAKING SUNROOF. *SC

Sep 8, 2004 Structure 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH FRONT AIR BAGS INCLUDING THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK WATER WAS ON THE FLOOR DUE TO A LEAKING SUNROOF. *SC

Sep 8, 2004 Air Bags 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH FRONT AIR BAGS INCLUDING THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK WATER WAS ON THE FLOOR DUE TO A LEAKING SUNROOF. *SC

Sep 6, 2004 Visibility 55,300 mi

PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW FAILURE. WE SIMPLY PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT, PASSENGER PRESSED THE BUTTON TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDO, AND WHEN PASSENGER PUSHED BUTTON AGAIN TO RAISE WINDOW, IT SIMPLY COLLAPSED INTO THE DOOR FRAME. *AK

Sep 6, 2004 Visibility 55,300 mi

PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW FAILURE. WE SIMPLY PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT, PASSENGER PRESSED THE BUTTON TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDO, AND WHEN PASSENGER PUSHED BUTTON AGAIN TO RAISE WINDOW, IT SIMPLY COLLAPSED INTO THE DOOR FRAME. *AK

Sep 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS CONSUMING TOO MUCH OIL. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT BECAUSE OF DESIGN VEHICLE WILL BURN THE AMOUNT OF OIL ALLOTTED PER 1,000 MILES. *AK CONSUMER NOTICED A CRACKING NOISE COMING FROM THE SUSPENSION WHEN TRAVELING BACKWARDS. *TC

Sep 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS CONSUMING TOO MUCH OIL. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT BECAUSE OF DESIGN VEHICLE WILL BURN THE AMOUNT OF OIL ALLOTTED PER 1,000 MILES. *AK CONSUMER NOTICED A CRACKING NOISE COMING FROM THE SUSPENSION WHEN TRAVELING BACKWARDS. *TC

Aug 31, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 19,000 mi

I OWN A VW JETTA 2001 VR6. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY REAR BRAKE PADS AT ONLY 20,000 MILES TO ME A VERY PREMATURE WEAR PROBLEM. THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THEM AT NO COST TO ME DUE TO THE PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BRAKE PADS. THE REPAIRS TO THE BRAKE PADS COST ME $200.00. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HA...

Aug 31, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 19,000 mi

I OWN A VW JETTA 2001 VR6. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY REAR BRAKE PADS AT ONLY 20,000 MILES TO ME A VERY PREMATURE WEAR PROBLEM. THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THEM AT NO COST TO ME DUE TO THE PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BRAKE PADS. THE REPAIRS TO THE BRAKE PADS COST ME $200.00. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HA...

Aug 31, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 19,000 mi

I OWN A VW JETTA 2001 VR6. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY REAR BRAKE PADS AT ONLY 20,000 MILES TO ME A VERY PREMATURE WEAR PROBLEM. THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THEM AT NO COST TO ME DUE TO THE PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BRAKE PADS. THE REPAIRS TO THE BRAKE PADS COST ME $200.00. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HA...

Aug 31, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 19,000 mi

I OWN A VW JETTA 2001 VR6. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY REAR BRAKE PADS AT ONLY 20,000 MILES TO ME A VERY PREMATURE WEAR PROBLEM. THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THEM AT NO COST TO ME DUE TO THE PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BRAKE PADS. THE REPAIRS TO THE BRAKE PADS COST ME $200.00. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HA...

Aug 31, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 19,000 mi

I OWN A VW JETTA 2001 VR6. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY REAR BRAKE PADS AT ONLY 20,000 MILES TO ME A VERY PREMATURE WEAR PROBLEM. THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THEM AT NO COST TO ME DUE TO THE PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BRAKE PADS. THE REPAIRS TO THE BRAKE PADS COST ME $200.00. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HA...

Aug 31, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 19,000 mi

I OWN A VW JETTA 2001 VR6. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY REAR BRAKE PADS AT ONLY 20,000 MILES TO ME A VERY PREMATURE WEAR PROBLEM. THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THEM AT NO COST TO ME DUE TO THE PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BRAKE PADS. THE REPAIRS TO THE BRAKE PADS COST ME $200.00. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HA...

Aug 28, 2004 Air Bags Crash 36,000 mi

WHEN MY VOLKSWAGON JETTA WAS BROADSIDED AT A SIGNAL LIGHT JUNCTION, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS FRONT OR SIDE WERE ACTIVATED. ALSO THE REAR SIDE DOOR FLEW OFF FROM THE CAR AND A RESULT OF WHICH BOTH MY CHILDREN WERE EJECTED AND INJURED. THE CAR IS COMPLETELY TOTALLED. *JB

Aug 28, 2004 Structure Crash 36,000 mi

WHEN MY VOLKSWAGON JETTA WAS BROADSIDED AT A SIGNAL LIGHT JUNCTION, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS FRONT OR SIDE WERE ACTIVATED. ALSO THE REAR SIDE DOOR FLEW OFF FROM THE CAR AND A RESULT OF WHICH BOTH MY CHILDREN WERE EJECTED AND INJURED. THE CAR IS COMPLETELY TOTALLED. *JB

Aug 28, 2004 Air Bags Crash 36,000 mi

WHEN MY VOLKSWAGON JETTA WAS BROADSIDED AT A SIGNAL LIGHT JUNCTION, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS FRONT OR SIDE WERE ACTIVATED. ALSO THE REAR SIDE DOOR FLEW OFF FROM THE CAR AND A RESULT OF WHICH BOTH MY CHILDREN WERE EJECTED AND INJURED. THE CAR IS COMPLETELY TOTALLED. *JB

Aug 28, 2004 Structure Crash 36,000 mi

WHEN MY VOLKSWAGON JETTA WAS BROADSIDED AT A SIGNAL LIGHT JUNCTION, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS FRONT OR SIDE WERE ACTIVATED. ALSO THE REAR SIDE DOOR FLEW OFF FROM THE CAR AND A RESULT OF WHICH BOTH MY CHILDREN WERE EJECTED AND INJURED. THE CAR IS COMPLETELY TOTALLED. *JB

Aug 26, 2004 Air Bags

I WAS ON VACATION, OVER THE JULY 4TH WEEKEND. ON MY WAY HOME, I WAS DRIVING ALONG WHEN FOR NO REASON AT ALL, MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ALONG WITH THE SEAT AIRBAG, DEPLOYED. I GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO INSPECT WHY SUCH A THING WOULD HAPPEN . THERE WAS NO CLEAR SIGN AS TO WHY IT HAD GONE OFF. I HAD TO ...

Aug 26, 2004 Air Bags

I WAS ON VACATION, OVER THE JULY 4TH WEEKEND. ON MY WAY HOME, I WAS DRIVING ALONG WHEN FOR NO REASON AT ALL, MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ALONG WITH THE SEAT AIRBAG, DEPLOYED. I GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO INSPECT WHY SUCH A THING WOULD HAPPEN . THERE WAS NO CLEAR SIGN AS TO WHY IT HAD GONE OFF. I HAD TO ...

Aug 26, 2004 Air Bags

I WAS ON VACATION, OVER THE JULY 4TH WEEKEND. ON MY WAY HOME, I WAS DRIVING ALONG WHEN FOR NO REASON AT ALL, MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ALONG WITH THE SEAT AIRBAG, DEPLOYED. I GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO INSPECT WHY SUCH A THING WOULD HAPPEN . THERE WAS NO CLEAR SIGN AS TO WHY IT HAD GONE OFF. I HAD TO ...

Aug 26, 2004 Air Bags

I WAS ON VACATION, OVER THE JULY 4TH WEEKEND. ON MY WAY HOME, I WAS DRIVING ALONG WHEN FOR NO REASON AT ALL, MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ALONG WITH THE SEAT AIRBAG, DEPLOYED. I GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO INSPECT WHY SUCH A THING WOULD HAPPEN . THERE WAS NO CLEAR SIGN AS TO WHY IT HAD GONE OFF. I HAD TO ...

Aug 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 17,000 mi

THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR FAILED FOUR TIMES AND WAS REPLACED. A RECALL LETTER WAS RECEIVED, AND CONSUMER WAS NOT SATISFIED. FUEL MIXTURE IN THE VEHICLE WAS STILL DEFECTIVE. ALSO, FRAME ON THE SEATS BROKE ON SEVEN OCCASIONS AND REPAIRED BY THE MANUFACTURER. *AK

Aug 23, 2004 Seats 17,000 mi

THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR FAILED FOUR TIMES AND WAS REPLACED. A RECALL LETTER WAS RECEIVED, AND CONSUMER WAS NOT SATISFIED. FUEL MIXTURE IN THE VEHICLE WAS STILL DEFECTIVE. ALSO, FRAME ON THE SEATS BROKE ON SEVEN OCCASIONS AND REPAIRED BY THE MANUFACTURER. *AK

Aug 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 17,000 mi

THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR FAILED FOUR TIMES AND WAS REPLACED. A RECALL LETTER WAS RECEIVED, AND CONSUMER WAS NOT SATISFIED. FUEL MIXTURE IN THE VEHICLE WAS STILL DEFECTIVE. ALSO, FRAME ON THE SEATS BROKE ON SEVEN OCCASIONS AND REPAIRED BY THE MANUFACTURER. *AK

Aug 23, 2004 Seats 17,000 mi

THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR FAILED FOUR TIMES AND WAS REPLACED. A RECALL LETTER WAS RECEIVED, AND CONSUMER WAS NOT SATISFIED. FUEL MIXTURE IN THE VEHICLE WAS STILL DEFECTIVE. ALSO, FRAME ON THE SEATS BROKE ON SEVEN OCCASIONS AND REPAIRED BY THE MANUFACTURER. *AK

Aug 20, 2004 Air Bags 68,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED BECAUSE THE SEAT WASN'T OCCUPIED AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT WATER HAD GOTTEN INTO THE AIR BAGS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *AK (SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG) *SC *JB

Aug 20, 2004 Air Bags 68,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED BECAUSE THE SEAT WASN'T OCCUPIED AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT WATER HAD GOTTEN INTO THE AIR BAGS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *AK (SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG) *SC *JB

Aug 14, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

ALL CARS HAVE SAFETY LATCHES ON THE FRONT HOODS. THE SAFETY LATCH DID NOT WORK ON MY 2001 VW JETTA. THE INSIDE LATCH HAD BEEN RELEASED AND THEN INADVERTENTLY, THE CAR WAS DRIVEN AROUND THE CORNER. THERE IS NO IDIOT LIGHT ON DASH TO INDICATE HOOD WAS NOT FULLY LOCKED. AT 40 MPH, THE HOOD FLEW UP ...

Aug 14, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

ALL CARS HAVE SAFETY LATCHES ON THE FRONT HOODS. THE SAFETY LATCH DID NOT WORK ON MY 2001 VW JETTA. THE INSIDE LATCH HAD BEEN RELEASED AND THEN INADVERTENTLY, THE CAR WAS DRIVEN AROUND THE CORNER. THERE IS NO IDIOT LIGHT ON DASH TO INDICATE HOOD WAS NOT FULLY LOCKED. AT 40 MPH, THE HOOD FLEW UP ...

Aug 12, 2004 Electrical System 26,000 mi

AT NO TIME DO THE HAZARD LIGHTS OR THE SIGNAL LIGHTS WORK. AT FIRST, THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT, BUT SOON BECAME PERMANENT. DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE THE CONSUMER TO CHECK TO SEE WHAT THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM WAS. *AK *NM

Aug 12, 2004 Electrical System 26,000 mi

AT NO TIME DO THE HAZARD LIGHTS OR THE SIGNAL LIGHTS WORK. AT FIRST, THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT, BUT SOON BECAME PERMANENT. DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE THE CONSUMER TO CHECK TO SEE WHAT THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM WAS. *AK *NM

Aug 10, 2004 Power Train 34,600 mi

2001 JETTA 1.8T CLUTCH BEGAN SLIPPING AT 34,600 MILES. THE DEALER SAID THAT THE FRICTION MATERIAL WAS ALMOST COMPLETELY WORN OFF OF THE CLUTCH DISC, MOST LIKELY DUE TO THE WAY THAT IT HAS BEEN DRIVEN. WE HAVE DRIVEN OVER 80K MILES IN ANOTHER MANUAL VEHICLE WITH NO PROBLEMS, SO I DO NOT BELIEVE THI...

Aug 10, 2004 Power Train 34,600 mi

2001 JETTA 1.8T CLUTCH BEGAN SLIPPING AT 34,600 MILES. THE DEALER SAID THAT THE FRICTION MATERIAL WAS ALMOST COMPLETELY WORN OFF OF THE CLUTCH DISC, MOST LIKELY DUE TO THE WAY THAT IT HAS BEEN DRIVEN. WE HAVE DRIVEN OVER 80K MILES IN ANOTHER MANUAL VEHICLE WITH NO PROBLEMS, SO I DO NOT BELIEVE THI...

Aug 7, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY FOR NO VISABLE REASON, AIRBAGS ON PASSENGER SIDE DEPLOYED. SIDE SEAT AIRBAGS AND ALL THE CELLING AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I DID NOT SEE ANYTHING IN THE ROAD AND NO PHYSICALL DAMAGE WAS DONR TO MY CAR. VW SAID TO CONTACT MY INS AND TELL THEM I HAD A RECK. I DID NOT AND WOULD N...

Aug 7, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY FOR NO VISABLE REASON, AIRBAGS ON PASSENGER SIDE DEPLOYED. SIDE SEAT AIRBAGS AND ALL THE CELLING AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I DID NOT SEE ANYTHING IN THE ROAD AND NO PHYSICALL DAMAGE WAS DONR TO MY CAR. VW SAID TO CONTACT MY INS AND TELL THEM I HAD A RECK. I DID NOT AND WOULD N...

Aug 5, 2004 Air Bags 56,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT 60 MPH ON THE FREEWAY AND FOR NO APPARENT REASON MY PASSENGER SIDE AND CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I HAD MY 2001 JETTA TOWED TO MY LOCAL VW DEALER AND THEY'RE RESPONSE IT THAT I MUST HAVE HIT SOMETHING FOR THE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY. HOWEVER, I HAVE NO BODY DAMAGE TO THE CAR AND THERE AR...

Aug 5, 2004 Air Bags 56,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT 60 MPH ON THE FREEWAY AND FOR NO APPARENT REASON MY PASSENGER SIDE AND CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I HAD MY 2001 JETTA TOWED TO MY LOCAL VW DEALER AND THEY'RE RESPONSE IT THAT I MUST HAVE HIT SOMETHING FOR THE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY. HOWEVER, I HAVE NO BODY DAMAGE TO THE CAR AND THERE AR...

Aug 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,900 mi

LOSS OF 3.5 QUARTS OF OIL IN 17 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE. OIL CONSUMPTION TEST SHOWED NOTHING. THIS VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2001 IS USING ABOUT A QUART OF OIL UNDER 1,000 MILES OF DRIVING. I AM TOLD THIS IS "NORMAL". MY QUESTION TO THE SERVICE PEOPLE, WHERE HAS THE OIL GONE, IT'S NOT ON THE GROUND. IT IS I...

Aug 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,900 mi

LOSS OF 3.5 QUARTS OF OIL IN 17 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE. OIL CONSUMPTION TEST SHOWED NOTHING. THIS VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2001 IS USING ABOUT A QUART OF OIL UNDER 1,000 MILES OF DRIVING. I AM TOLD THIS IS "NORMAL". MY QUESTION TO THE SERVICE PEOPLE, WHERE HAS THE OIL GONE, IT'S NOT ON THE GROUND. IT IS I...

Aug 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,900 mi

LOSS OF 3.5 QUARTS OF OIL IN 17 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE. OIL CONSUMPTION TEST SHOWED NOTHING. THIS VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2001 IS USING ABOUT A QUART OF OIL UNDER 1,000 MILES OF DRIVING. I AM TOLD THIS IS "NORMAL". MY QUESTION TO THE SERVICE PEOPLE, WHERE HAS THE OIL GONE, IT'S NOT ON THE GROUND. IT IS I...

Aug 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,900 mi

LOSS OF 3.5 QUARTS OF OIL IN 17 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE. OIL CONSUMPTION TEST SHOWED NOTHING. THIS VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2001 IS USING ABOUT A QUART OF OIL UNDER 1,000 MILES OF DRIVING. I AM TOLD THIS IS "NORMAL". MY QUESTION TO THE SERVICE PEOPLE, WHERE HAS THE OIL GONE, IT'S NOT ON THE GROUND. IT IS I...

Jul 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

THE MAF SENSOR WAS REPLACED ON MY VEHICLE ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO. I REPLACED PART MYSELF AFTER THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THIS PART WAS BAD. I DID NOT RECEIVE A SERVICE REPORT FOR THIS TROUBLESHOOTING. I PURCHASED AND REPLACED THE PART MYSELF. 1.5 YEARS LATER I RECEIVED A WARRENTY EXTENSION LETTER FROM VW, ...

Jul 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

THE MAF SENSOR WAS REPLACED ON MY VEHICLE ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO. I REPLACED PART MYSELF AFTER THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THIS PART WAS BAD. I DID NOT RECEIVE A SERVICE REPORT FOR THIS TROUBLESHOOTING. I PURCHASED AND REPLACED THE PART MYSELF. 1.5 YEARS LATER I RECEIVED A WARRENTY EXTENSION LETTER FROM VW, ...

Jul 15, 2004 Electrical System 5,689 mi

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS AFTER PURCHASING MY BRAND NEW 2001 V.W JETTA. I HAD VEHICLE ONLY 6 MONTHS AND IT LEFT ME STRANDED DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF EMISSION CONTROL SENSOR. 5 MONTHS AFTER THAT, IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER WAS INOPERABLE, NEEDING THEM TO REPAIR. 2 MONTHS LATER, OWNED FOR 1 ...

Jul 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,689 mi

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS AFTER PURCHASING MY BRAND NEW 2001 V.W JETTA. I HAD VEHICLE ONLY 6 MONTHS AND IT LEFT ME STRANDED DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF EMISSION CONTROL SENSOR. 5 MONTHS AFTER THAT, IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER WAS INOPERABLE, NEEDING THEM TO REPAIR. 2 MONTHS LATER, OWNED FOR 1 ...

Jul 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,689 mi

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS AFTER PURCHASING MY BRAND NEW 2001 V.W JETTA. I HAD VEHICLE ONLY 6 MONTHS AND IT LEFT ME STRANDED DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF EMISSION CONTROL SENSOR. 5 MONTHS AFTER THAT, IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER WAS INOPERABLE, NEEDING THEM TO REPAIR. 2 MONTHS LATER, OWNED FOR 1 ...

Jul 15, 2004 Exterior Lighting 5,689 mi

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS AFTER PURCHASING MY BRAND NEW 2001 V.W JETTA. I HAD VEHICLE ONLY 6 MONTHS AND IT LEFT ME STRANDED DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF EMISSION CONTROL SENSOR. 5 MONTHS AFTER THAT, IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER WAS INOPERABLE, NEEDING THEM TO REPAIR. 2 MONTHS LATER, OWNED FOR 1 ...

Jul 15, 2004 Equipment 5,689 mi

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS AFTER PURCHASING MY BRAND NEW 2001 V.W JETTA. I HAD VEHICLE ONLY 6 MONTHS AND IT LEFT ME STRANDED DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF EMISSION CONTROL SENSOR. 5 MONTHS AFTER THAT, IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER WAS INOPERABLE, NEEDING THEM TO REPAIR. 2 MONTHS LATER, OWNED FOR 1 ...

Jul 15, 2004 Electrical System 5,689 mi

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS AFTER PURCHASING MY BRAND NEW 2001 V.W JETTA. I HAD VEHICLE ONLY 6 MONTHS AND IT LEFT ME STRANDED DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF EMISSION CONTROL SENSOR. 5 MONTHS AFTER THAT, IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER WAS INOPERABLE, NEEDING THEM TO REPAIR. 2 MONTHS LATER, OWNED FOR 1 ...

Jul 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,689 mi

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS AFTER PURCHASING MY BRAND NEW 2001 V.W JETTA. I HAD VEHICLE ONLY 6 MONTHS AND IT LEFT ME STRANDED DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF EMISSION CONTROL SENSOR. 5 MONTHS AFTER THAT, IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER WAS INOPERABLE, NEEDING THEM TO REPAIR. 2 MONTHS LATER, OWNED FOR 1 ...

Jul 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,689 mi

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS AFTER PURCHASING MY BRAND NEW 2001 V.W JETTA. I HAD VEHICLE ONLY 6 MONTHS AND IT LEFT ME STRANDED DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF EMISSION CONTROL SENSOR. 5 MONTHS AFTER THAT, IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER WAS INOPERABLE, NEEDING THEM TO REPAIR. 2 MONTHS LATER, OWNED FOR 1 ...

Jul 15, 2004 Exterior Lighting 5,689 mi

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS AFTER PURCHASING MY BRAND NEW 2001 V.W JETTA. I HAD VEHICLE ONLY 6 MONTHS AND IT LEFT ME STRANDED DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF EMISSION CONTROL SENSOR. 5 MONTHS AFTER THAT, IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER WAS INOPERABLE, NEEDING THEM TO REPAIR. 2 MONTHS LATER, OWNED FOR 1 ...

Jul 15, 2004 Equipment 5,689 mi

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS AFTER PURCHASING MY BRAND NEW 2001 V.W JETTA. I HAD VEHICLE ONLY 6 MONTHS AND IT LEFT ME STRANDED DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF EMISSION CONTROL SENSOR. 5 MONTHS AFTER THAT, IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER WAS INOPERABLE, NEEDING THEM TO REPAIR. 2 MONTHS LATER, OWNED FOR 1 ...

Jul 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 36,000 mi

THE 2001 VW JETTA I PURCHASED IN APRIL 2003 SEEMED TO BE A GREAT CAR UNTIL THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AND HAS BEEN ON SINCE. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO A NUMEROUS AMOUNT OF DEALERSHIPS OR "SPECIALTY" VOLKSWAGEN AUTO SHOPS AND NOONE IS ABLE TO FIGURE OUT WHY THE LIGHT IS ON UNLESS I PAY THEM $600-$150...

Jul 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 36,000 mi

THE 2001 VW JETTA I PURCHASED IN APRIL 2003 SEEMED TO BE A GREAT CAR UNTIL THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AND HAS BEEN ON SINCE. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO A NUMEROUS AMOUNT OF DEALERSHIPS OR "SPECIALTY" VOLKSWAGEN AUTO SHOPS AND NOONE IS ABLE TO FIGURE OUT WHY THE LIGHT IS ON UNLESS I PAY THEM $600-$150...

Jul 13, 2004 Visibility 43,000 mi

FRONT, PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED (PLASTIC PART BROKE). *LA

Jul 13, 2004 Visibility 43,000 mi

FRONT, PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED (PLASTIC PART BROKE). *LA

Jul 12, 2004 Power Train 8,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED TWICE WITHIN THE PAST 4 YEARS. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON EVERY OTHER WEEK. DEALER WAS NOT HELPING WITH THE EXISTING PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW. BUT, IT WAS ONE ISSUE AFTER ANOTHER, AND VOLKSWAGEN WAS VERY EVASIV...

Jul 12, 2004 Power Train 8,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED TWICE WITHIN THE PAST 4 YEARS. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON EVERY OTHER WEEK. DEALER WAS NOT HELPING WITH THE EXISTING PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW. BUT, IT WAS ONE ISSUE AFTER ANOTHER, AND VOLKSWAGEN WAS VERY EVASIV...

Jul 8, 2004 Electrical System 28,000 mi

CONSUMER LOST POWER WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE HESITATED. THE IGNITION COIL WAS REPLACED AT LEAST TWICE ON RECALLS. MANUFACTURER TOLD THE CONSUMER TO CHANGE THE GASOLINE. HOWEVER, VEHICLE STILL OPERATED IN THE SAME MANNER. *AK

Jul 8, 2004 Electrical System 28,000 mi

CONSUMER LOST POWER WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE HESITATED. THE IGNITION COIL WAS REPLACED AT LEAST TWICE ON RECALLS. MANUFACTURER TOLD THE CONSUMER TO CHANGE THE GASOLINE. HOWEVER, VEHICLE STILL OPERATED IN THE SAME MANNER. *AK

Jul 7, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WENT TO THE FLOOR BY ITSELF. CONSUMER HAD TO PLACE FOOT UNDER THE BRAKE PEDAL TO RAISE IT OFF THE FLOOR. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICA...

Jul 7, 2004 Power Train 32,890 mi

THE CLUTCH ON MY 2001 VW JETTA 1.8T WENT OUT SLL OF A SUDDEN. THE CAR WAS DRIVING COMPLETELY FINE (GEARS WEREN'T STICKY OR CLUTCH LOOSE) AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY QUOTED $1600 FOR REPAIR (NEW CLUTCH KIT AND FLYWHEEL). ...

Jul 7, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WENT TO THE FLOOR BY ITSELF. CONSUMER HAD TO PLACE FOOT UNDER THE BRAKE PEDAL TO RAISE IT OFF THE FLOOR. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICA...

Jul 7, 2004 Power Train 32,890 mi

THE CLUTCH ON MY 2001 VW JETTA 1.8T WENT OUT SLL OF A SUDDEN. THE CAR WAS DRIVING COMPLETELY FINE (GEARS WEREN'T STICKY OR CLUTCH LOOSE) AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY QUOTED $1600 FOR REPAIR (NEW CLUTCH KIT AND FLYWHEEL). ...

Jul 4, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BACK PASSENGER SIDE DISC BRAKE MAKING A HIGH PITCHED SQUEAL SOUND, NOT METAL ON METAL GRINDING. REAR PASSENGER SIDE CALIPER SEIZED AND NOT COMPLETELY RELEASING CAUSING THE SQUEALING NOISE, AND HEATING UP DISC BRAKE SO YOU CAN FRY EGGS AND BACON ON IT. PASSENGER SIDE REAR CALIPERS NEED TO BE REPLAC...

Jul 4, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BACK PASSENGER SIDE DISC BRAKE MAKING A HIGH PITCHED SQUEAL SOUND, NOT METAL ON METAL GRINDING. REAR PASSENGER SIDE CALIPER SEIZED AND NOT COMPLETELY RELEASING CAUSING THE SQUEALING NOISE, AND HEATING UP DISC BRAKE SO YOU CAN FRY EGGS AND BACON ON IT. PASSENGER SIDE REAR CALIPERS NEED TO BE REPLAC...

Jun 24, 2004 Structure 52,000 mi

THE CONSUMER HAS HAD ON GOING PROBLEMS WITH THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR CONTINUALLY FAILING. THE SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. EACH TIME THE SENSOR FAILED THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM VW OF AMERICA WHICH EXTENDED THE WARRANTY OF THE SENSOR TO 7 YEARS OR 70000 MI...

Jun 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

THE CONSUMER HAS HAD ON GOING PROBLEMS WITH THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR CONTINUALLY FAILING. THE SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. EACH TIME THE SENSOR FAILED THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM VW OF AMERICA WHICH EXTENDED THE WARRANTY OF THE SENSOR TO 7 YEARS OR 70000 MI...

Jun 24, 2004 Structure 52,000 mi

THE CONSUMER HAS HAD ON GOING PROBLEMS WITH THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR CONTINUALLY FAILING. THE SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. EACH TIME THE SENSOR FAILED THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM VW OF AMERICA WHICH EXTENDED THE WARRANTY OF THE SENSOR TO 7 YEARS OR 70000 MI...

Jun 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

THE CONSUMER HAS HAD ON GOING PROBLEMS WITH THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR CONTINUALLY FAILING. THE SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. EACH TIME THE SENSOR FAILED THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM VW OF AMERICA WHICH EXTENDED THE WARRANTY OF THE SENSOR TO 7 YEARS OR 70000 MI...

Jun 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON OR OFF A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON OR OFF A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 15, 2004 Air Bags 90,000 mi

WHILE TURNING LEFT FROM A STOP SIGN AT ABOUT 5 MPH, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE SKIMMED A POTHOLE. THE PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AND SIDE IMPACT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I WAS THANKFUL I WAS NOT DRIVING AT A FASTER SPEED BECAUSE THE ENTIRE CAR FILLED WITH POWDERY SMOKE AND I COULD NOT SEE OUT MY WINDSHIELD FOR SEVE...

Jun 15, 2004 Air Bags 90,000 mi

WHILE TURNING LEFT FROM A STOP SIGN AT ABOUT 5 MPH, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE SKIMMED A POTHOLE. THE PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AND SIDE IMPACT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I WAS THANKFUL I WAS NOT DRIVING AT A FASTER SPEED BECAUSE THE ENTIRE CAR FILLED WITH POWDERY SMOKE AND I COULD NOT SEE OUT MY WINDSHIELD FOR SEVE...

Jun 15, 2004 Air Bags 90,000 mi

WHILE TURNING LEFT FROM A STOP SIGN AT ABOUT 5 MPH, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE SKIMMED A POTHOLE. THE PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AND SIDE IMPACT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I WAS THANKFUL I WAS NOT DRIVING AT A FASTER SPEED BECAUSE THE ENTIRE CAR FILLED WITH POWDERY SMOKE AND I COULD NOT SEE OUT MY WINDSHIELD FOR SEVE...

Jun 15, 2004 Air Bags 90,000 mi

WHILE TURNING LEFT FROM A STOP SIGN AT ABOUT 5 MPH, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE SKIMMED A POTHOLE. THE PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AND SIDE IMPACT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I WAS THANKFUL I WAS NOT DRIVING AT A FASTER SPEED BECAUSE THE ENTIRE CAR FILLED WITH POWDERY SMOKE AND I COULD NOT SEE OUT MY WINDSHIELD FOR SEVE...

Jun 14, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE STARTING UP THE VEHICLE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE IGNITION COIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 14, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE STARTING UP THE VEHICLE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE IGNITION COIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE BURNS OIL EXCESSIVELY. I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY ADD OIL. EVERYTIME I'VE SPOKEN WITH THE DEALER HE JUST GAVE ME THE RUN-AROUND. THEY CONDUCTED 2 OIL CONSUMPTION TESTS BUT NEVER DID ANYTHING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE VEHILCE WAS PURCHASED IN NJ FROM DOUGLAS MOTORS. AT EVERY SCHEDULED SERVIC...

Jun 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE BURNS OIL EXCESSIVELY. I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY ADD OIL. EVERYTIME I'VE SPOKEN WITH THE DEALER HE JUST GAVE ME THE RUN-AROUND. THEY CONDUCTED 2 OIL CONSUMPTION TESTS BUT NEVER DID ANYTHING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE VEHILCE WAS PURCHASED IN NJ FROM DOUGLAS MOTORS. AT EVERY SCHEDULED SERVIC...

Jun 11, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 57,384 mi

1. & 2. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DRAWN QUICKLY DOWN TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STOP VIOLENTLY. SIMULTANEOUSLY WHEN THE PEDAL IS ALL THE WAY DOWN THERE IS A LOUD SOUND OF AIR WHOOSHING AND THE PEDAL COMES BACK TO THE NORMAL POSITION. 3. THE PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY A FAU...

Jun 11, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 57,384 mi

1. & 2. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DRAWN QUICKLY DOWN TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STOP VIOLENTLY. SIMULTANEOUSLY WHEN THE PEDAL IS ALL THE WAY DOWN THERE IS A LOUD SOUND OF AIR WHOOSHING AND THE PEDAL COMES BACK TO THE NORMAL POSITION. 3. THE PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY A FAU...

Jun 8, 2004 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED OF THIS BY A PASSING MOTORIST. THERE WAS A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH RECALL 04V090000 ISSUED, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 8, 2004 Electrical System

ELECTRONIC LOCKING SYSTEM ON VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. *MR THE DOORS WOULD AUTOMATICALLY LOCK INTERMITTENTLY. THIS CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO BECOME LOCKED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER TRIED TO FIX THE PROBLEM BY REPROGRAMMING THE LOCKING SYSTEM ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WITHOUT ACTUALLY FIXING THE PROBLEM. ...

Jun 8, 2004 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED OF THIS BY A PASSING MOTORIST. THERE WAS A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH RECALL 04V090000 ISSUED, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 8, 2004 Electrical System

ELECTRONIC LOCKING SYSTEM ON VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. *MR THE DOORS WOULD AUTOMATICALLY LOCK INTERMITTENTLY. THIS CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO BECOME LOCKED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER TRIED TO FIX THE PROBLEM BY REPROGRAMMING THE LOCKING SYSTEM ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WITHOUT ACTUALLY FIXING THE PROBLEM. ...

Jun 2, 2004 Power Train 33,400 mi

VEHICLE FELT LIKE IT WAS SLIDING WHEN TURNING. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO SEVERAL REPAIR SHOPS AND 2 DEALERSHIPS TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED BECAUSE THE REAR AXLE WAS BENT. THE CAUSE OF THE AXLE BENDING HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED, BUT THE VEHICLE HAD NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT.*...

Jun 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACEMENT OF COIL PACK ON MY 2001 JETTA GLX. *MR THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. THERE WERE ALSO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *SC

Jun 2, 2004 Electrical System

REPLACEMENT OF COIL PACK ON MY 2001 JETTA GLX. *MR THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. THERE WERE ALSO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *SC

Jun 2, 2004 Power Train 33,400 mi

VEHICLE FELT LIKE IT WAS SLIDING WHEN TURNING. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO SEVERAL REPAIR SHOPS AND 2 DEALERSHIPS TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED BECAUSE THE REAR AXLE WAS BENT. THE CAUSE OF THE AXLE BENDING HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED, BUT THE VEHICLE HAD NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT.*...

Jun 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACEMENT OF COIL PACK ON MY 2001 JETTA GLX. *MR THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. THERE WERE ALSO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *SC

Jun 2, 2004 Electrical System

REPLACEMENT OF COIL PACK ON MY 2001 JETTA GLX. *MR THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. THERE WERE ALSO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *SC

May 27, 2004 Exterior Lighting

THE TURN SIGNALS OF MY 2001 JETTA GAVE OUT AND I'VE SEEN ON FORUMS WHERE IT SAYS THAT THE EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH IS AT FAULT. IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM AND I AM NOT A FAN OF PAYING MONEY FOR SOMETHING THAT IS OBVIOUSLY NOT MY FAULT.*MR

May 27, 2004 Exterior Lighting

THE TURN SIGNALS OF MY 2001 JETTA GAVE OUT AND I'VE SEEN ON FORUMS WHERE IT SAYS THAT THE EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH IS AT FAULT. IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM AND I AM NOT A FAN OF PAYING MONEY FOR SOMETHING THAT IS OBVIOUSLY NOT MY FAULT.*MR

May 25, 2004 Power Train 107,000 mi

BEFORE I PICKED UP THE CAR- IT NEEDED A NEW FUEL TANK BECAUSE THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PUT GAS INTO THE CAR. AT 60,000 MILES THE CRANK SHAFT BROKE OFF AND A NEW ENGINE WAS INSTALLED. MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FELL DOWN. TWO PLASTIC THINGS KEEP FALLING OUT OF THE SUNROOF AND I PUT THEM BACK UP. NUMEROUS ...

May 25, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,000 mi

BEFORE I PICKED UP THE CAR- IT NEEDED A NEW FUEL TANK BECAUSE THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PUT GAS INTO THE CAR. AT 60,000 MILES THE CRANK SHAFT BROKE OFF AND A NEW ENGINE WAS INSTALLED. MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FELL DOWN. TWO PLASTIC THINGS KEEP FALLING OUT OF THE SUNROOF AND I PUT THEM BACK UP. NUMEROUS ...

May 25, 2004 Visibility 107,000 mi

BEFORE I PICKED UP THE CAR- IT NEEDED A NEW FUEL TANK BECAUSE THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PUT GAS INTO THE CAR. AT 60,000 MILES THE CRANK SHAFT BROKE OFF AND A NEW ENGINE WAS INSTALLED. MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FELL DOWN. TWO PLASTIC THINGS KEEP FALLING OUT OF THE SUNROOF AND I PUT THEM BACK UP. NUMEROUS ...

May 25, 2004 Power Train 107,000 mi

BEFORE I PICKED UP THE CAR- IT NEEDED A NEW FUEL TANK BECAUSE THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PUT GAS INTO THE CAR. AT 60,000 MILES THE CRANK SHAFT BROKE OFF AND A NEW ENGINE WAS INSTALLED. MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FELL DOWN. TWO PLASTIC THINGS KEEP FALLING OUT OF THE SUNROOF AND I PUT THEM BACK UP. NUMEROUS ...

May 25, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,000 mi

BEFORE I PICKED UP THE CAR- IT NEEDED A NEW FUEL TANK BECAUSE THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PUT GAS INTO THE CAR. AT 60,000 MILES THE CRANK SHAFT BROKE OFF AND A NEW ENGINE WAS INSTALLED. MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FELL DOWN. TWO PLASTIC THINGS KEEP FALLING OUT OF THE SUNROOF AND I PUT THEM BACK UP. NUMEROUS ...

May 25, 2004 Visibility 107,000 mi

BEFORE I PICKED UP THE CAR- IT NEEDED A NEW FUEL TANK BECAUSE THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PUT GAS INTO THE CAR. AT 60,000 MILES THE CRANK SHAFT BROKE OFF AND A NEW ENGINE WAS INSTALLED. MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FELL DOWN. TWO PLASTIC THINGS KEEP FALLING OUT OF THE SUNROOF AND I PUT THEM BACK UP. NUMEROUS ...

May 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23,440 mi

REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE BADLY WORN AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AT 23440 MILES. REAR SHOES WERE REPLACED AT AN INDEPENDENT GARAGE AS VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK

May 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23,440 mi

REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE BADLY WORN AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AT 23440 MILES. REAR SHOES WERE REPLACED AT AN INDEPENDENT GARAGE AS VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK

May 21, 2004 Electrical System 39,591 mi

VEHICLE MISFIRING LIKE A CHOCKING SOUND AND JERKING WHILE EMITTING BLACK SMOKE FROM EXHAUST. VEHICLE STALLS AND SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. VEHICLE STARTS AFTER SEVERAL STTEMPTS. VEHICLE STALLS IN MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION WHILE TURNING LEFT.*AK

May 21, 2004 Electrical System 36,000 mi

UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE A SHEAR BOLT ASSOCIATED WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH BROKE WITHOUT VEHICLE BEING INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. IF THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD STOP RUNNING. *AK

May 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23,440 mi

REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE BADLY WORN AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AT 23440 MILES. REAR SHOES WERE REPLACED AT AN INDEPENDENT GARAGE AS VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK

May 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23,440 mi

REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE BADLY WORN AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AT 23440 MILES. REAR SHOES WERE REPLACED AT AN INDEPENDENT GARAGE AS VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK

May 21, 2004 Electrical System 39,591 mi

VEHICLE MISFIRING LIKE A CHOCKING SOUND AND JERKING WHILE EMITTING BLACK SMOKE FROM EXHAUST. VEHICLE STALLS AND SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. VEHICLE STARTS AFTER SEVERAL STTEMPTS. VEHICLE STALLS IN MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION WHILE TURNING LEFT.*AK

May 21, 2004 Electrical System 36,000 mi

UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE A SHEAR BOLT ASSOCIATED WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH BROKE WITHOUT VEHICLE BEING INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. IF THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD STOP RUNNING. *AK

May 19, 2004 Power Train 29,000 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING FROM EITHER A STOP OR MOVING, THE TRANSMISSION OCCASIONALLY WILL SLIP WHILE SHIFTING FROM 1ST-2ND GEAR, REGARDLESS OF EITHER LIGHT OR HEAVY THROTTLE. THIS PROBLEM HAS PROVEN ELUSIVE TO DUPLICATE ON DEMAND AND HAS OCCURED UNDER VARIOUS CONDITIONS, TO INCLUDE: LIGHT & HEAVY ACCELERA...

May 19, 2004 Power Train 29,000 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING FROM EITHER A STOP OR MOVING, THE TRANSMISSION OCCASIONALLY WILL SLIP WHILE SHIFTING FROM 1ST-2ND GEAR, REGARDLESS OF EITHER LIGHT OR HEAVY THROTTLE. THIS PROBLEM HAS PROVEN ELUSIVE TO DUPLICATE ON DEMAND AND HAS OCCURED UNDER VARIOUS CONDITIONS, TO INCLUDE: LIGHT & HEAVY ACCELERA...

May 19, 2004 Electronic Stability Control 29,000 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING FROM EITHER A STOP OR MOVING, THE TRANSMISSION OCCASIONALLY WILL SLIP WHILE SHIFTING FROM 1ST-2ND GEAR, REGARDLESS OF EITHER LIGHT OR HEAVY THROTTLE. THIS PROBLEM HAS PROVEN ELUSIVE TO DUPLICATE ON DEMAND AND HAS OCCURED UNDER VARIOUS CONDITIONS, TO INCLUDE: LIGHT & HEAVY ACCELERA...

May 19, 2004 Power Train 29,000 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING FROM EITHER A STOP OR MOVING, THE TRANSMISSION OCCASIONALLY WILL SLIP WHILE SHIFTING FROM 1ST-2ND GEAR, REGARDLESS OF EITHER LIGHT OR HEAVY THROTTLE. THIS PROBLEM HAS PROVEN ELUSIVE TO DUPLICATE ON DEMAND AND HAS OCCURED UNDER VARIOUS CONDITIONS, TO INCLUDE: LIGHT & HEAVY ACCELERA...

May 19, 2004 Power Train 29,000 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING FROM EITHER A STOP OR MOVING, THE TRANSMISSION OCCASIONALLY WILL SLIP WHILE SHIFTING FROM 1ST-2ND GEAR, REGARDLESS OF EITHER LIGHT OR HEAVY THROTTLE. THIS PROBLEM HAS PROVEN ELUSIVE TO DUPLICATE ON DEMAND AND HAS OCCURED UNDER VARIOUS CONDITIONS, TO INCLUDE: LIGHT & HEAVY ACCELERA...

May 19, 2004 Electronic Stability Control 29,000 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING FROM EITHER A STOP OR MOVING, THE TRANSMISSION OCCASIONALLY WILL SLIP WHILE SHIFTING FROM 1ST-2ND GEAR, REGARDLESS OF EITHER LIGHT OR HEAVY THROTTLE. THIS PROBLEM HAS PROVEN ELUSIVE TO DUPLICATE ON DEMAND AND HAS OCCURED UNDER VARIOUS CONDITIONS, TO INCLUDE: LIGHT & HEAVY ACCELERA...

May 18, 2004 Exterior Lighting 33,178 mi

I HAVE NOW REPLACED BY BRAKE SWITCH AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. I'M NOT SURE IF THEY ARE THE SAME THING BUT I HAVE REPLACED THEM BOTH. THE FIRST ONE WAS THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THIS WAS REPLACED BECAUSE MY LIGHTS WOULD RANDOMLY TURN ON. EVEN WHEN PARKED THE LIGHTS WOULD REMAIN ON. I GOT IT TO TURN OFF B...

May 18, 2004 Exterior Lighting 33,178 mi

I HAVE NOW REPLACED BY BRAKE SWITCH AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. I'M NOT SURE IF THEY ARE THE SAME THING BUT I HAVE REPLACED THEM BOTH. THE FIRST ONE WAS THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THIS WAS REPLACED BECAUSE MY LIGHTS WOULD RANDOMLY TURN ON. EVEN WHEN PARKED THE LIGHTS WOULD REMAIN ON. I GOT IT TO TURN OFF B...

May 17, 2004 Exterior Lighting Crash

IN JANUARY OF 2003 WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT MY CAR WAS REAR-ENDED. THERE WAS MINOR DAMAGE DONE TO MY BUMPER AND THAT WAS REPLACED. IN APRIL 2004 MY CAR WAS AGAIN REAR-ENDED WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. IN THIS INCIDENT THE LADY BEHIND ME WAS ALSO STOPPED AT THE RED LIGHT AND SHE SAID HER FO...

May 17, 2004 Exterior Lighting Crash

IN JANUARY OF 2003 WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT MY CAR WAS REAR-ENDED. THERE WAS MINOR DAMAGE DONE TO MY BUMPER AND THAT WAS REPLACED. IN APRIL 2004 MY CAR WAS AGAIN REAR-ENDED WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. IN THIS INCIDENT THE LADY BEHIND ME WAS ALSO STOPPED AT THE RED LIGHT AND SHE SAID HER FO...

May 16, 2004 Power Train 46,000 mi

CAR HAS JUST HAD THE SECOND TRANSMISSION PLACED IN LESS THAN 11,000 MILES. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR IN THE SHOP 17 TIMES LOSING IT EACH TIME AT THE LEAST FOR 2 DAYS AND AT THE MOST FOR A WEEK AND A HALF. THE DEALERSHIP AND VW REFUSE TO PROVIDE ANY TYPE OF ASSISTANCE WITH A RENTAL CAR LEAVING ME TO RELY...

May 16, 2004 Equipment 46,000 mi

CAR HAS JUST HAD THE SECOND TRANSMISSION PLACED IN LESS THAN 11,000 MILES. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR IN THE SHOP 17 TIMES LOSING IT EACH TIME AT THE LEAST FOR 2 DAYS AND AT THE MOST FOR A WEEK AND A HALF. THE DEALERSHIP AND VW REFUSE TO PROVIDE ANY TYPE OF ASSISTANCE WITH A RENTAL CAR LEAVING ME TO RELY...

May 16, 2004 Power Train 46,000 mi

CAR HAS JUST HAD THE SECOND TRANSMISSION PLACED IN LESS THAN 11,000 MILES. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR IN THE SHOP 17 TIMES LOSING IT EACH TIME AT THE LEAST FOR 2 DAYS AND AT THE MOST FOR A WEEK AND A HALF. THE DEALERSHIP AND VW REFUSE TO PROVIDE ANY TYPE OF ASSISTANCE WITH A RENTAL CAR LEAVING ME TO RELY...

May 16, 2004 Equipment 46,000 mi

CAR HAS JUST HAD THE SECOND TRANSMISSION PLACED IN LESS THAN 11,000 MILES. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR IN THE SHOP 17 TIMES LOSING IT EACH TIME AT THE LEAST FOR 2 DAYS AND AT THE MOST FOR A WEEK AND A HALF. THE DEALERSHIP AND VW REFUSE TO PROVIDE ANY TYPE OF ASSISTANCE WITH A RENTAL CAR LEAVING ME TO RELY...

May 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. CONSUMER APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL NUMEROUS TIMES AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE N...

May 14, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. CONSUMER APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL NUMEROUS TIMES AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE N...

May 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. CONSUMER APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL NUMEROUS TIMES AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE N...

May 14, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. CONSUMER APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL NUMEROUS TIMES AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE N...

May 13, 2004 Air Bags 34,550 mi

1.I AM AN 8 MONTH PREGNANT MOTHER WHO WAS DRIVING A VW JETTA WHEN THE SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT, NOR DID I HIT ANYTHING WHEN I MADE A LEFT TURN OFF THE LINCOLN TUNNEL ON THE WAY TO DROP MY DOG OFF TO HIS NEW HOME 3/21/04. 2.TOOK IT TO BAYSI...

May 13, 2004 Air Bags 34,550 mi

1.I AM AN 8 MONTH PREGNANT MOTHER WHO WAS DRIVING A VW JETTA WHEN THE SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT, NOR DID I HIT ANYTHING WHEN I MADE A LEFT TURN OFF THE LINCOLN TUNNEL ON THE WAY TO DROP MY DOG OFF TO HIS NEW HOME 3/21/04. 2.TOOK IT TO BAYSI...

May 11, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE LOST POWER WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. A TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 11, 2004 Power Train 30,000 mi

MY CLUTCH ON MY 1.8T FAILED AT 30K MILES. LOCAL DEALER & VOA STATED THAT PROBLEM WAS WEAR & TEAR I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY INCLUDING THE FLYWHEEL. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THE PROBLEM WAS A MECHANICAL FAILURE, AND THAT THERE W...

May 11, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE LOST POWER WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. A TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 11, 2004 Power Train 30,000 mi

MY CLUTCH ON MY 1.8T FAILED AT 30K MILES. LOCAL DEALER & VOA STATED THAT PROBLEM WAS WEAR & TEAR I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY INCLUDING THE FLYWHEEL. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THE PROBLEM WAS A MECHANICAL FAILURE, AND THAT THERE W...

May 8, 2004 Power Train 28,000 mi

THE CLUTCH IN MY 2001 JETTA 1.8T DIED AT ONLY 28,000 MILES. DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS "WEAR AND TEAR" - SERVICE MANAGER WHISPERED THAT THE DMF CLUTCH IS DEFECTIVE ON THESE MODELS. VW WAS UNRESPONSIVE AFTER REPEATED LETTERS AND CALLS. HAD LOANER FOR 40 DAYS. DEALER AGREED TO PAY LABOR - I PAID FOR TH...

May 8, 2004 Power Train 28,000 mi

THE CLUTCH IN MY 2001 JETTA 1.8T DIED AT ONLY 28,000 MILES. DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS "WEAR AND TEAR" - SERVICE MANAGER WHISPERED THAT THE DMF CLUTCH IS DEFECTIVE ON THESE MODELS. VW WAS UNRESPONSIVE AFTER REPEATED LETTERS AND CALLS. HAD LOANER FOR 40 DAYS. DEALER AGREED TO PAY LABOR - I PAID FOR TH...

May 7, 2004 Air Bags 115,000 mi

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED PREMATURELY WHILE DRIVING. DEALERSHIP PROCESSED THE INFORMATION FROM THE ON ROAD COMPUTER, WHICH INDICATED AN IMPACT DISCHARGED THE SIDE AIR BAG, AND LOCKED UP THE SEAT BELT REEL AND HIGH RESISTANCE ON THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT.*AK

May 7, 2004 Air Bags 115,000 mi

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED PREMATURELY WHILE DRIVING. DEALERSHIP PROCESSED THE INFORMATION FROM THE ON ROAD COMPUTER, WHICH INDICATED AN IMPACT DISCHARGED THE SIDE AIR BAG, AND LOCKED UP THE SEAT BELT REEL AND HIGH RESISTANCE ON THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT.*AK

Apr 29, 2004 Power Train

WHILE SHIFTING GEAR INTO REVERSE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE ON IT'S OWN. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *LA

Apr 29, 2004 Power Train

WHILE SHIFTING GEAR INTO REVERSE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE ON IT'S OWN. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *LA

Apr 28, 2004 Seats 20,819 mi

I WAS CLEANING MY VEHICLE AND NOTED UNDERNEATH THE PASSENGER SEAT FRAME A BROKEN SPRING. I TOOK MY 2001 VOLKSWAGEN TDI JETTA IN FOR INSPECTION TO THE TIMMONS OF LONG BEACH VW DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD THAT THE SEAT FRAME WAS DEFECTIVE AND THAT THE BOTTOM SEAT WOULD HAVE TO BE TAKEN APART TO REPLACE A N...

Apr 28, 2004 Seats 20,819 mi

I WAS CLEANING MY VEHICLE AND NOTED UNDERNEATH THE PASSENGER SEAT FRAME A BROKEN SPRING. I TOOK MY 2001 VOLKSWAGEN TDI JETTA IN FOR INSPECTION TO THE TIMMONS OF LONG BEACH VW DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD THAT THE SEAT FRAME WAS DEFECTIVE AND THAT THE BOTTOM SEAT WOULD HAVE TO BE TAKEN APART TO REPLACE A N...

Apr 27, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 27, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 9, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

MY SPEEDOMETER STARTED BOUNCING UP AND DOWN. ONE SECOND IT WOULD REGISTER 25MPH THE NEXT IT WOULD REGISTER 100MPH. IT WOULD DO THAT FREQUENTLY. THE FUEL GAUGE ACTED FUNNY AS WELL. IT WOULD MOVE LEFT AND RIGHT. FINALLY THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. THE FUEL GAUGE WORKS OK NOW. I HAVE RE...

Apr 9, 2004 Fuel System, Other

MY SPEEDOMETER STARTED BOUNCING UP AND DOWN. ONE SECOND IT WOULD REGISTER 25MPH THE NEXT IT WOULD REGISTER 100MPH. IT WOULD DO THAT FREQUENTLY. THE FUEL GAUGE ACTED FUNNY AS WELL. IT WOULD MOVE LEFT AND RIGHT. FINALLY THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. THE FUEL GAUGE WORKS OK NOW. I HAVE RE...

Apr 9, 2004 Electrical System

MY SPEEDOMETER STARTED BOUNCING UP AND DOWN. ONE SECOND IT WOULD REGISTER 25MPH THE NEXT IT WOULD REGISTER 100MPH. IT WOULD DO THAT FREQUENTLY. THE FUEL GAUGE ACTED FUNNY AS WELL. IT WOULD MOVE LEFT AND RIGHT. FINALLY THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. THE FUEL GAUGE WORKS OK NOW. I HAVE RE...

Apr 9, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

MY SPEEDOMETER STARTED BOUNCING UP AND DOWN. ONE SECOND IT WOULD REGISTER 25MPH THE NEXT IT WOULD REGISTER 100MPH. IT WOULD DO THAT FREQUENTLY. THE FUEL GAUGE ACTED FUNNY AS WELL. IT WOULD MOVE LEFT AND RIGHT. FINALLY THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. THE FUEL GAUGE WORKS OK NOW. I HAVE RE...

Apr 9, 2004 Fuel System, Other

MY SPEEDOMETER STARTED BOUNCING UP AND DOWN. ONE SECOND IT WOULD REGISTER 25MPH THE NEXT IT WOULD REGISTER 100MPH. IT WOULD DO THAT FREQUENTLY. THE FUEL GAUGE ACTED FUNNY AS WELL. IT WOULD MOVE LEFT AND RIGHT. FINALLY THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. THE FUEL GAUGE WORKS OK NOW. I HAVE RE...

Apr 9, 2004 Electrical System

MY SPEEDOMETER STARTED BOUNCING UP AND DOWN. ONE SECOND IT WOULD REGISTER 25MPH THE NEXT IT WOULD REGISTER 100MPH. IT WOULD DO THAT FREQUENTLY. THE FUEL GAUGE ACTED FUNNY AS WELL. IT WOULD MOVE LEFT AND RIGHT. FINALLY THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. THE FUEL GAUGE WORKS OK NOW. I HAVE RE...

Apr 7, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE A 2001 VOLKSWAGON JETTA WITH 50000, VEHICLE HAS ONLY BEEN IN SERVICE FOR 31 MONTHS. IT HAS A CRACKED HARNESS VW PART # 06A-971-627-MF THAT HAS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT, PART ALONE COSTS $465.00 VOLKSWAGON IS SEEING MORE OF THESE SHOW UP, BUT THEY ARE REFUSING TO ISSUE A BU...

Apr 7, 2004 Power Train 33,200 mi

PREMATURE FAILURE OF CLUTCH IN VW 1.8T (JETTA). *AK

Apr 7, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE A 2001 VOLKSWAGON JETTA WITH 50000, VEHICLE HAS ONLY BEEN IN SERVICE FOR 31 MONTHS. IT HAS A CRACKED HARNESS VW PART # 06A-971-627-MF THAT HAS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT, PART ALONE COSTS $465.00 VOLKSWAGON IS SEEING MORE OF THESE SHOW UP, BUT THEY ARE REFUSING TO ISSUE A BU...

Apr 7, 2004 Power Train 33,200 mi

PREMATURE FAILURE OF CLUTCH IN VW 1.8T (JETTA). *AK

Apr 6, 2004 Exterior Lighting

MY PASSENGER REAR BRAKE LIGHT HAS BURNT OUT APROXIMATELY FIVE TIME SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE - I ASKED THE DEALER TO INSPECT TO SEE IF THERE WAS A SHORT CAUSING THE LIGHTS TO BURN OUT AND WAS TOLD THAT IT IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. FUNNY THING IS THAT MY DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE LIGHT HAS NEVER BURNT ...

Apr 6, 2004 Exterior Lighting

MY BRAKE LIGHTS WENT ON WHEN THE CAR WAS PARKED AND STAYED ON - I HAD TO HAVE IT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO FIX THE SWITCH AND WAS OUT A CAR FOR THREE DAYS. *LA

Apr 6, 2004 Exterior Lighting

SINCE I HAVE HAD MY JETTA I HAVE HAD TO KEEP OIL IN THE TRUNK BECAUSE THE CAR BURNS OIL, I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT IS NORMAL FOR A CAR TO USE THAT MUCH OIL, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKE SWITCH REPLACED, THE ARM REST LATCH REPLACED, CD PLAYER REPLACED TWICE, MY PASSENGER REAR BRAKE LIGHTS BUR...

Apr 6, 2004 Electrical System

SINCE I HAVE HAD MY JETTA I HAVE HAD TO KEEP OIL IN THE TRUNK BECAUSE THE CAR BURNS OIL, I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT IS NORMAL FOR A CAR TO USE THAT MUCH OIL, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKE SWITCH REPLACED, THE ARM REST LATCH REPLACED, CD PLAYER REPLACED TWICE, MY PASSENGER REAR BRAKE LIGHTS BUR...

Apr 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

SINCE I HAVE HAD MY JETTA I HAVE HAD TO KEEP OIL IN THE TRUNK BECAUSE THE CAR BURNS OIL, I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT IS NORMAL FOR A CAR TO USE THAT MUCH OIL, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKE SWITCH REPLACED, THE ARM REST LATCH REPLACED, CD PLAYER REPLACED TWICE, MY PASSENGER REAR BRAKE LIGHTS BUR...

Apr 6, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SINCE I HAVE HAD MY JETTA I HAVE HAD TO KEEP OIL IN THE TRUNK BECAUSE THE CAR BURNS OIL, I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT IS NORMAL FOR A CAR TO USE THAT MUCH OIL, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKE SWITCH REPLACED, THE ARM REST LATCH REPLACED, CD PLAYER REPLACED TWICE, MY PASSENGER REAR BRAKE LIGHTS BUR...

Apr 6, 2004 Seats

SINCE I HAVE HAD MY JETTA I HAVE HAD TO KEEP OIL IN THE TRUNK BECAUSE THE CAR BURNS OIL, I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT IS NORMAL FOR A CAR TO USE THAT MUCH OIL, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKE SWITCH REPLACED, THE ARM REST LATCH REPLACED, CD PLAYER REPLACED TWICE, MY PASSENGER REAR BRAKE LIGHTS BUR...

Apr 6, 2004 Equipment

SINCE I HAVE HAD MY JETTA I HAVE HAD TO KEEP OIL IN THE TRUNK BECAUSE THE CAR BURNS OIL, I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT IS NORMAL FOR A CAR TO USE THAT MUCH OIL, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKE SWITCH REPLACED, THE ARM REST LATCH REPLACED, CD PLAYER REPLACED TWICE, MY PASSENGER REAR BRAKE LIGHTS BUR...

Apr 6, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 74,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS PULLING INTO AN UPHILL PARKING SPOT AND PRESSED THE BRAKE TO STOP. INSTEAD, THE CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT A CONCRETE BLOCK WALL, WHICH CAUSED THE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY AND DAMAGED THE FRONT OF THE CAR. THE CAR THEN REVERSED ITSELF AND MY WIFE HAD TO PULL THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO...

Apr 6, 2004 Exterior Lighting

MY PASSENGER REAR BRAKE LIGHT HAS BURNT OUT APROXIMATELY FIVE TIME SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE - I ASKED THE DEALER TO INSPECT TO SEE IF THERE WAS A SHORT CAUSING THE LIGHTS TO BURN OUT AND WAS TOLD THAT IT IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. FUNNY THING IS THAT MY DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE LIGHT HAS NEVER BURNT ...

Apr 6, 2004 Exterior Lighting

MY BRAKE LIGHTS WENT ON WHEN THE CAR WAS PARKED AND STAYED ON - I HAD TO HAVE IT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO FIX THE SWITCH AND WAS OUT A CAR FOR THREE DAYS. *LA

Apr 6, 2004 Exterior Lighting

SINCE I HAVE HAD MY JETTA I HAVE HAD TO KEEP OIL IN THE TRUNK BECAUSE THE CAR BURNS OIL, I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT IS NORMAL FOR A CAR TO USE THAT MUCH OIL, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKE SWITCH REPLACED, THE ARM REST LATCH REPLACED, CD PLAYER REPLACED TWICE, MY PASSENGER REAR BRAKE LIGHTS BUR...

Apr 6, 2004 Electrical System

SINCE I HAVE HAD MY JETTA I HAVE HAD TO KEEP OIL IN THE TRUNK BECAUSE THE CAR BURNS OIL, I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT IS NORMAL FOR A CAR TO USE THAT MUCH OIL, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKE SWITCH REPLACED, THE ARM REST LATCH REPLACED, CD PLAYER REPLACED TWICE, MY PASSENGER REAR BRAKE LIGHTS BUR...

Apr 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

SINCE I HAVE HAD MY JETTA I HAVE HAD TO KEEP OIL IN THE TRUNK BECAUSE THE CAR BURNS OIL, I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT IS NORMAL FOR A CAR TO USE THAT MUCH OIL, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKE SWITCH REPLACED, THE ARM REST LATCH REPLACED, CD PLAYER REPLACED TWICE, MY PASSENGER REAR BRAKE LIGHTS BUR...

Apr 6, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SINCE I HAVE HAD MY JETTA I HAVE HAD TO KEEP OIL IN THE TRUNK BECAUSE THE CAR BURNS OIL, I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT IS NORMAL FOR A CAR TO USE THAT MUCH OIL, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKE SWITCH REPLACED, THE ARM REST LATCH REPLACED, CD PLAYER REPLACED TWICE, MY PASSENGER REAR BRAKE LIGHTS BUR...

Apr 6, 2004 Seats

SINCE I HAVE HAD MY JETTA I HAVE HAD TO KEEP OIL IN THE TRUNK BECAUSE THE CAR BURNS OIL, I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT IS NORMAL FOR A CAR TO USE THAT MUCH OIL, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKE SWITCH REPLACED, THE ARM REST LATCH REPLACED, CD PLAYER REPLACED TWICE, MY PASSENGER REAR BRAKE LIGHTS BUR...

Apr 6, 2004 Equipment

SINCE I HAVE HAD MY JETTA I HAVE HAD TO KEEP OIL IN THE TRUNK BECAUSE THE CAR BURNS OIL, I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT IS NORMAL FOR A CAR TO USE THAT MUCH OIL, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKE SWITCH REPLACED, THE ARM REST LATCH REPLACED, CD PLAYER REPLACED TWICE, MY PASSENGER REAR BRAKE LIGHTS BUR...

Apr 6, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 74,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS PULLING INTO AN UPHILL PARKING SPOT AND PRESSED THE BRAKE TO STOP. INSTEAD, THE CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT A CONCRETE BLOCK WALL, WHICH CAUSED THE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY AND DAMAGED THE FRONT OF THE CAR. THE CAR THEN REVERSED ITSELF AND MY WIFE HAD TO PULL THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO...

Apr 1, 2004 Electrical System 44,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS TROUBLES WITH THE CONTROL MODULE HAVING CODES IN IT. RIGHT NOW, I HAVE A P0411 CODE, SECONDARY AIR FLOW. THE ECM HAS BEEN REPLACED ALREADY, LEADING ME TO BELIEVE THAT THERE'S TROUBLE FOR ME DOWN THE ROAD!*AK

Apr 1, 2004 Power Train 28,000 mi

THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR FOR NO REASON, WITH NO WARNING AT CERTAIN SPEEDS AND IN CERTAIN GEARS. WHEN YOU TRY AND ACCELERATE THE ENGINE REVS BUT YOU DON'T GO ANYWHERE, POSSIBLY A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I HAVE HAD THE CAR IN TWICE FOR REPAIRS AND THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS, ALL THAT...

Apr 1, 2004 Electrical System 44,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS TROUBLES WITH THE CONTROL MODULE HAVING CODES IN IT. RIGHT NOW, I HAVE A P0411 CODE, SECONDARY AIR FLOW. THE ECM HAS BEEN REPLACED ALREADY, LEADING ME TO BELIEVE THAT THERE'S TROUBLE FOR ME DOWN THE ROAD!*AK

Apr 1, 2004 Power Train 28,000 mi

THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR FOR NO REASON, WITH NO WARNING AT CERTAIN SPEEDS AND IN CERTAIN GEARS. WHEN YOU TRY AND ACCELERATE THE ENGINE REVS BUT YOU DON'T GO ANYWHERE, POSSIBLY A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I HAVE HAD THE CAR IN TWICE FOR REPAIRS AND THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS, ALL THAT...

Mar 31, 2004 Exterior Lighting

IN NOV 2003, OUR 2001 JETTA TDI WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK, CAUSING MYSELF AND MY SONS NUMEROUS TIMES TO BE STRANDED. THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT. AL SANCHEZ VW IN GILROY, CA, DIAGNOSED A SHIFTER PROBLEM AND REPLACED IT. THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. I CONTINUED TO DISCUSS IT WITH AL SANCHEZ VW, EVEN L...

Mar 31, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

MY THREE YEAR OLD JETTA HAD TO BE TOWED OFF OF A MAJOR HIGHWAY DUE TO OXYGEN SENSOR FAILURE. I ALREADY HAD ONE OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED ONE YEAR AFTER PURCHASING THIS CAR.THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM EVER SINSE I OWNED THE CAR. THIS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN SINSE THE CAR IS STALLING OUT WHILE TRAVEING AT HIG...

Mar 31, 2004 Exterior Lighting

IN NOV 2003, OUR 2001 JETTA TDI WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK, CAUSING MYSELF AND MY SONS NUMEROUS TIMES TO BE STRANDED. THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT. AL SANCHEZ VW IN GILROY, CA, DIAGNOSED A SHIFTER PROBLEM AND REPLACED IT. THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. I CONTINUED TO DISCUSS IT WITH AL SANCHEZ VW, EVEN L...

Mar 31, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

MY THREE YEAR OLD JETTA HAD TO BE TOWED OFF OF A MAJOR HIGHWAY DUE TO OXYGEN SENSOR FAILURE. I ALREADY HAD ONE OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED ONE YEAR AFTER PURCHASING THIS CAR.THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM EVER SINSE I OWNED THE CAR. THIS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN SINSE THE CAR IS STALLING OUT WHILE TRAVEING AT HIG...

Mar 24, 2004 Power Train 33,230 mi

I WAS TOLD TODAY BY THE VW DEALERSHIP THAT I NEED A NEW CLUTCH, PRESSURE PLATE, AND FLYWHEEL FOR MY 2001 VW JETTA 1.8T IT ONLY HAS 33,249 MILES ON IT. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING CARS AND P/U TRUCKS WITH CLUTCHES SINCE 1972. I BELIEVE THIS IS A DEFECT IN WORKMANSHIP BY THE VW MANUFACTURER. I WAS TOLD IT ...

Mar 24, 2004 Power Train 33,230 mi

I WAS TOLD TODAY BY THE VW DEALERSHIP THAT I NEED A NEW CLUTCH, PRESSURE PLATE, AND FLYWHEEL FOR MY 2001 VW JETTA 1.8T IT ONLY HAS 33,249 MILES ON IT. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING CARS AND P/U TRUCKS WITH CLUTCHES SINCE 1972. I BELIEVE THIS IS A DEFECT IN WORKMANSHIP BY THE VW MANUFACTURER. I WAS TOLD IT ...

Mar 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,000 mi

MY 2001 VW JETTA BURNS A QUART OF OIL EVERY 600 MILES. THIS PROBLEM OCCURED FROM THE FIRST MOMENTS I OWED THE VEHICLE. I IMMEDIATEDLY REPORTED THIS TO THE DEALER WHO INFORMED ME THAT IT WAS "A CONDITION WITH NEW JETTAS AND WOULD RIGHT ITSELF AFTER I DROVE THE CAR A WHILE." THIS POSITION WAS REPEAT...

Mar 23, 2004 Power Train 300,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE CLUTCH DIED. *PH AFTER BEING TOLD THE REPAIRS WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, THE CONSUMER DID SOME RESEARCH AND DISCOVERED THERE WERE MANY COMPLAINTS OF FAULTY PRESSURE PLATES. *JB

Mar 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,000 mi

MY 2001 VW JETTA BURNS A QUART OF OIL EVERY 600 MILES. THIS PROBLEM OCCURED FROM THE FIRST MOMENTS I OWED THE VEHICLE. I IMMEDIATEDLY REPORTED THIS TO THE DEALER WHO INFORMED ME THAT IT WAS "A CONDITION WITH NEW JETTAS AND WOULD RIGHT ITSELF AFTER I DROVE THE CAR A WHILE." THIS POSITION WAS REPEAT...

Mar 23, 2004 Power Train 300,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE CLUTCH DIED. *PH AFTER BEING TOLD THE REPAIRS WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, THE CONSUMER DID SOME RESEARCH AND DISCOVERED THERE WERE MANY COMPLAINTS OF FAULTY PRESSURE PLATES. *JB

Mar 18, 2004 Power Train 11,500 mi

I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT THE CLUTH ON MY 2001 JETTA 1.8T. AT APPROXIMATELY 5100 MILES (MAY 2003) I HAD THE CLUTCH BURN OUT. VW REPLACED IT UNDER WARRANTY. LESS THAN 100 MILES LATER (JUNE 2003) THAT REPLACEMENT CLUTCH BURNT OUT. VW AGAIN REPLACED IT BUT SAID THAT THEY WOULD NOT COVER ANY OTHER PROB...

Mar 18, 2004 Power Train 11,500 mi

I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT THE CLUTH ON MY 2001 JETTA 1.8T. AT APPROXIMATELY 5100 MILES (MAY 2003) I HAD THE CLUTCH BURN OUT. VW REPLACED IT UNDER WARRANTY. LESS THAN 100 MILES LATER (JUNE 2003) THAT REPLACEMENT CLUTCH BURNT OUT. VW AGAIN REPLACED IT BUT SAID THAT THEY WOULD NOT COVER ANY OTHER PROB...

Mar 17, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AND WINDOW AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK *MR

Mar 17, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AND WINDOW AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK *MR

Mar 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 41,728 mi

READ BRAKE PADS WORE OUT PREMATURLEY. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE AND NOTIFIED THEM OF THAT WE HEARD GRINDING AND BOISE IN THE REAR, THEY WERE QUITE SURPRISED. THIS RESULTED IN $283.05 IN PARTS AND LABOR TO REPLACE THE PADS.*AK PARTS 1J0-615-601-C (2) AND 160-698-451-D (1)

Mar 15, 2004 Power Train 47,765 mi

CLUTCH WENT BAD VERY EARLY IN LIFE OF AUTO. EXPERIENCED MANUAL DRIVER. CLUTCH SEEMED TO GO BAD IN ONE DAY FROM NOTHING WRONG TO CAR NOT DRIVEABLE. VW REPLACED FLYWHEEL WITH UPGRADED PART PROVING THAT OLD PART WAS UNRELIABLE. *AK CAR HAD JUST BEEN IN FOR 40,000 MILE COMPLETE CHECK-UP WITH PASSIN...

Mar 15, 2004 Power Train 42,700 mi

JETTA SUFFERED A FAILURE WHERE THE CLUTCH PLATE SHATTERED AND THE PRESSURE PLATE FAILED. THE CLUTCH PLATE DID NOT SHOW DRASTIC WEAR, THE WEAR LINE ON THE CLUTCH PLATE WERE STILL VISIBALE. VW CONSIDERED THIS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. I BELIEVE THAT THE PART WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK

Mar 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 41,728 mi

READ BRAKE PADS WORE OUT PREMATURLEY. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE AND NOTIFIED THEM OF THAT WE HEARD GRINDING AND BOISE IN THE REAR, THEY WERE QUITE SURPRISED. THIS RESULTED IN $283.05 IN PARTS AND LABOR TO REPLACE THE PADS.*AK PARTS 1J0-615-601-C (2) AND 160-698-451-D (1)

Mar 15, 2004 Power Train 47,765 mi

CLUTCH WENT BAD VERY EARLY IN LIFE OF AUTO. EXPERIENCED MANUAL DRIVER. CLUTCH SEEMED TO GO BAD IN ONE DAY FROM NOTHING WRONG TO CAR NOT DRIVEABLE. VW REPLACED FLYWHEEL WITH UPGRADED PART PROVING THAT OLD PART WAS UNRELIABLE. *AK CAR HAD JUST BEEN IN FOR 40,000 MILE COMPLETE CHECK-UP WITH PASSIN...

Mar 15, 2004 Power Train 42,700 mi

JETTA SUFFERED A FAILURE WHERE THE CLUTCH PLATE SHATTERED AND THE PRESSURE PLATE FAILED. THE CLUTCH PLATE DID NOT SHOW DRASTIC WEAR, THE WEAR LINE ON THE CLUTCH PLATE WERE STILL VISIBALE. VW CONSIDERED THIS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. I BELIEVE THAT THE PART WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK

Mar 10, 2004 Power Train 16,295 mi

MY 2001 VW JETTA 1.8T CLUTCH FAILED AFTER JUST 16,000 MILES WITHOUT ANY WARNING. I WAS TOLD IT WAS DUE TO "DRIVER ERROR". HOWEVER, AFTER SOME RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND MANY OTHERS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THE 1.8T CLUTCHES ARE A DUAL-MASS FLYWHEEL (DMF) DESIGN WHICH SEEMS TO BE THE CAUSE OF T...

Mar 10, 2004 Power Train 16,295 mi

MY 2001 VW JETTA 1.8T CLUTCH FAILED AFTER JUST 16,000 MILES WITHOUT ANY WARNING. I WAS TOLD IT WAS DUE TO "DRIVER ERROR". HOWEVER, AFTER SOME RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND MANY OTHERS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THE 1.8T CLUTCHES ARE A DUAL-MASS FLYWHEEL (DMF) DESIGN WHICH SEEMS TO BE THE CAUSE OF T...

Feb 29, 2004 Visibility 48,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE WINDOW ON MY 2001 VW JETTA FELL INSIDE THE DOOR. THE PIECES THAT HELD THE WINDOW UP BROKE. *JB

Feb 29, 2004 Visibility 48,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE WINDOW ON MY 2001 VW JETTA FELL INSIDE THE DOOR. THE PIECES THAT HELD THE WINDOW UP BROKE. *JB

Feb 26, 2004 Exterior Lighting

I NOTICED ON THE INCIDENT DATE THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ON WHEN THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND PARKED. I TRIED TO GET THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO GO OFF BY GENTLY TAPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THEY WOULD NOT. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT IT WAS PROBABLY THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. AND THAT MANY OF THEIR...

Feb 26, 2004 Exterior Lighting

I NOTICED ON THE INCIDENT DATE THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ON WHEN THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND PARKED. I TRIED TO GET THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO GO OFF BY GENTLY TAPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THEY WOULD NOT. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT IT WAS PROBABLY THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. AND THAT MANY OF THEIR...

Feb 26, 2004 Structure

WHILE TRAVELING IN THE LEFT LANE OF THE PA TURNPIKE AT A SPEED OF 65 MPH, THE RIGHT SIDE SEAT AND CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON AND WITHOUT WARNING. I WAS SAFELY ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE RIGHT LANE AND THEN OFF TO THE HIGHWAY SINCE THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WITH AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.UPON HAVING ...

Feb 26, 2004 Exterior Lighting

I NOTICED ON THE INCIDENT DATE THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ON WHEN THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND PARKED. I TRIED TO GET THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO GO OFF BY GENTLY TAPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THEY WOULD NOT. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT IT WAS PROBABLY THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. AND THAT MANY OF THEIR...

Feb 26, 2004 Exterior Lighting

I NOTICED ON THE INCIDENT DATE THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ON WHEN THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND PARKED. I TRIED TO GET THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO GO OFF BY GENTLY TAPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THEY WOULD NOT. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT IT WAS PROBABLY THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. AND THAT MANY OF THEIR...

Feb 26, 2004 Structure

WHILE TRAVELING IN THE LEFT LANE OF THE PA TURNPIKE AT A SPEED OF 65 MPH, THE RIGHT SIDE SEAT AND CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON AND WITHOUT WARNING. I WAS SAFELY ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE RIGHT LANE AND THEN OFF TO THE HIGHWAY SINCE THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WITH AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.UPON HAVING ...

Feb 15, 2004 Fuel System, Diesel

PURCHASED A 2001 JETTA TDI IN SEPT OF 2003 WITH 52000 KM'S. AT 64,000 KM CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON. CAR WAS DUE FOR 64,000 KM SERVICE ANYWAY. GLOW PLUG BUS BAR NEED REPLACEMENT. NOT ENOUGH, OR NO CURRENT GETTING TO GLOW PLUGS TO WARM THEM FOR THE CAR TO START. THREE WEEKS AFTER 64,000KM SERV...

Feb 15, 2004 Fuel System, Diesel

PURCHASED A 2001 JETTA TDI IN SEPT OF 2003 WITH 52000 KM'S. AT 64,000 KM CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON. CAR WAS DUE FOR 64,000 KM SERVICE ANYWAY. GLOW PLUG BUS BAR NEED REPLACEMENT. NOT ENOUGH, OR NO CURRENT GETTING TO GLOW PLUGS TO WARM THEM FOR THE CAR TO START. THREE WEEKS AFTER 64,000KM SERV...

Feb 11, 2004 Fuel System, Diesel 93,000 mi

DIESEL FUEL GELLING IN LOW TEMPS. VW ADMITS TO HAVING NO SOLUTION FOR THE PROBLEM. ONE OF THE MECHANICS DID ADMIT THAT THE FUEL LINE WAS TOO SMALL. WE HAVE BEEN TOWED IN TWICE LATE AT NIGHT IN DANGEROUS TEMPERATURES. FORTUNATELY MY WIFE HAD A CELL PHONE-8 YEAR OLD BOY ON BOARD ALSO. STEPHANIEFP28@Y...

Feb 11, 2004 Fuel System, Diesel 93,000 mi

DIESEL FUEL GELLING IN LOW TEMPS. VW ADMITS TO HAVING NO SOLUTION FOR THE PROBLEM. ONE OF THE MECHANICS DID ADMIT THAT THE FUEL LINE WAS TOO SMALL. WE HAVE BEEN TOWED IN TWICE LATE AT NIGHT IN DANGEROUS TEMPERATURES. FORTUNATELY MY WIFE HAD A CELL PHONE-8 YEAR OLD BOY ON BOARD ALSO. STEPHANIEFP28@Y...

Feb 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 31,253 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT O2 SENSOR, MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. *AK

Feb 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 31,253 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT O2 SENSOR, MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. *AK

Feb 3, 2004 Structure

BLEMISHES IN THE PAINT ON THE HOOD HAD TO TAKE TO DEALER TWICE TO GET THIS PROBLEM RECTIFIED!!!*AK

Feb 3, 2004 Visibility

RIGHT WINDOW ON PASSENGER SIDE WOULD NOT GO UP REPLACED REGULATOR. *AK

Feb 3, 2004 Structure

BLEMISH ON HOOD IN PAINT.

Feb 3, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

MIL LIGHT ON WITH RICH FUEL MIXTURE ODOR FUEL PUMP RELAY WAS REPLACED DRIVER SIDE MIRROR DEFROST NOT WORKING O2 SENSOR WAS REPLACED AGAIN AIR MASS METER REPLACED AGAIN. *AK

Feb 3, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

CENTER CONSOLE LATCH BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACEDL. *AK

Feb 3, 2004 Structure

TOW HOOK CVER FELL OUT AND HAD TOO BE REPLACED. *AK

Feb 3, 2004 Structure

INTERIOR PARTS ARE PEELING THE PLASTIC(VINYL) COATING WAS PEELING OFF AND HAD THOSE INTERIOR PARTS HAD TO BE REPLACED *AK

Feb 3, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VIBRATION AND GRINDING WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE REAR BRAKE PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE ROTORS. *AK

Feb 3, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VIBRATION AND GRINDING WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE REAR BRAKE PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE ROTORS. *AK

Feb 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 31,253 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT O2 SENSOR, MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. *AK

Feb 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 31,253 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT O2 SENSOR, MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. *AK

Feb 3, 2004 Structure

BLEMISHES IN THE PAINT ON THE HOOD HAD TO TAKE TO DEALER TWICE TO GET THIS PROBLEM RECTIFIED!!!*AK

Feb 3, 2004 Visibility

RIGHT WINDOW ON PASSENGER SIDE WOULD NOT GO UP REPLACED REGULATOR. *AK

Feb 3, 2004 Structure

BLEMISH ON HOOD IN PAINT.

Feb 3, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

MIL LIGHT ON WITH RICH FUEL MIXTURE ODOR FUEL PUMP RELAY WAS REPLACED DRIVER SIDE MIRROR DEFROST NOT WORKING O2 SENSOR WAS REPLACED AGAIN AIR MASS METER REPLACED AGAIN. *AK

Feb 3, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

CENTER CONSOLE LATCH BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACEDL. *AK

Feb 3, 2004 Structure

TOW HOOK CVER FELL OUT AND HAD TOO BE REPLACED. *AK

Feb 3, 2004 Structure

INTERIOR PARTS ARE PEELING THE PLASTIC(VINYL) COATING WAS PEELING OFF AND HAD THOSE INTERIOR PARTS HAD TO BE REPLACED *AK

Feb 3, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VIBRATION AND GRINDING WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE REAR BRAKE PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE ROTORS. *AK

Feb 3, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VIBRATION AND GRINDING WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE REAR BRAKE PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE ROTORS. *AK

Jan 30, 2004 Electrical System 800 mi

VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED A MINIMUM OF 20 TIMES FOR REOCCURING PROBLEMS. SINCE THE VEHICLE HAD 800 MILES ON IT, IT HAS HAD ISSUES RUNNING PROPERLY. VEHICLE HAS STALLED ON MORE THAN A FEW OCCASIONS, AND PUT BOTH MY CHILD AND WIFE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER. THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, BY MY STANDARDS....

Jan 30, 2004 Electrical System 800 mi

VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED A MINIMUM OF 20 TIMES FOR REOCCURING PROBLEMS. SINCE THE VEHICLE HAD 800 MILES ON IT, IT HAS HAD ISSUES RUNNING PROPERLY. VEHICLE HAS STALLED ON MORE THAN A FEW OCCASIONS, AND PUT BOTH MY CHILD AND WIFE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER. THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, BY MY STANDARDS....

Jan 30, 2004 Electrical System 800 mi

VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED A MINIMUM OF 20 TIMES FOR REOCCURING PROBLEMS. SINCE THE VEHICLE HAD 800 MILES ON IT, IT HAS HAD ISSUES RUNNING PROPERLY. VEHICLE HAS STALLED ON MORE THAN A FEW OCCASIONS, AND PUT BOTH MY CHILD AND WIFE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER. THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, BY MY STANDARDS....

Jan 30, 2004 Electrical System 800 mi

VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED A MINIMUM OF 20 TIMES FOR REOCCURING PROBLEMS. SINCE THE VEHICLE HAD 800 MILES ON IT, IT HAS HAD ISSUES RUNNING PROPERLY. VEHICLE HAS STALLED ON MORE THAN A FEW OCCASIONS, AND PUT BOTH MY CHILD AND WIFE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER. THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, BY MY STANDARDS....

Jan 28, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18,900 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A REAR BRAKE PROBLEM. CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS METAL TO METAL GRINDING OF THE BRAKES. PADS AND ROTORS WERE COMPLETELY WORN OUT. *AK

Jan 28, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18,900 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A REAR BRAKE PROBLEM. CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS METAL TO METAL GRINDING OF THE BRAKES. PADS AND ROTORS WERE COMPLETELY WORN OUT. *AK

Jan 28, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18,900 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A REAR BRAKE PROBLEM. CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS METAL TO METAL GRINDING OF THE BRAKES. PADS AND ROTORS WERE COMPLETELY WORN OUT. *AK

Jan 28, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18,900 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A REAR BRAKE PROBLEM. CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS METAL TO METAL GRINDING OF THE BRAKES. PADS AND ROTORS WERE COMPLETELY WORN OUT. *AK

Jan 22, 2004 Fuel System, Diesel 37,000 mi

I TOOK MY CAR IN TO BE SERVICED FOR WHAT I THOUGHT WAS A TURBO PROBLEM, WHICH THE DEALER PROMISED TO COVER. IT TURNS OUT THAT MY INTAKE MANIFOLD AND EGR WERE SO CLOGGED WITH CARBON THAT MY TURBO FAILED. DEALER REFUSED TO COVER SINCE IT WAS NOT THE TURBO ITSELF.

Jan 22, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER ONLY 20,000 MILES ON MY 2001 JETTA, A LOUD GRINDING NOISE BEGAN FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT, AND NO SQUEEL PRIOR TO THE GRINDING. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE DEALER, THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE REAR PADS AND ROTORS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED, AT A COST OF $375. THEY ...

Jan 22, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER ONLY 20,000 MILES ON MY 2001 JETTA, A LOUD GRINDING NOISE BEGAN FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT, AND NO SQUEEL PRIOR TO THE GRINDING. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE DEALER, THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE REAR PADS AND ROTORS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED, AT A COST OF $375. THEY ...

Jan 22, 2004 Fuel System, Diesel 37,000 mi

I TOOK MY CAR IN TO BE SERVICED FOR WHAT I THOUGHT WAS A TURBO PROBLEM, WHICH THE DEALER PROMISED TO COVER. IT TURNS OUT THAT MY INTAKE MANIFOLD AND EGR WERE SO CLOGGED WITH CARBON THAT MY TURBO FAILED. DEALER REFUSED TO COVER SINCE IT WAS NOT THE TURBO ITSELF.

Jan 22, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER ONLY 20,000 MILES ON MY 2001 JETTA, A LOUD GRINDING NOISE BEGAN FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT, AND NO SQUEEL PRIOR TO THE GRINDING. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE DEALER, THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE REAR PADS AND ROTORS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED, AT A COST OF $375. THEY ...

Jan 22, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER ONLY 20,000 MILES ON MY 2001 JETTA, A LOUD GRINDING NOISE BEGAN FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT, AND NO SQUEEL PRIOR TO THE GRINDING. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE DEALER, THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE REAR PADS AND ROTORS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED, AT A COST OF $375. THEY ...

Jan 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES HAVE WORN TO NOTHING AFTER ONLY 20K MILES. ROTARS ARE NOW RUINED. NO WARNING WAS GIVEN. DEALER SAID THAT ONLY THE FRONT BRAKES HAVE A WARNING LIGHT. WHY WOULDN'T THE REAR BRAKES HAVE A WARNING SYSTEM IF THEY WEAR OUT MORE QUICKLY THAN THE FRONT?*AK

Jan 21, 2004 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING CONSUMER HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE DEPARTMENT. DEALERSHIP SERVICED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jan 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES HAVE WORN TO NOTHING AFTER ONLY 20K MILES. ROTARS ARE NOW RUINED. NO WARNING WAS GIVEN. DEALER SAID THAT ONLY THE FRONT BRAKES HAVE A WARNING LIGHT. WHY WOULDN'T THE REAR BRAKES HAVE A WARNING SYSTEM IF THEY WEAR OUT MORE QUICKLY THAN THE FRONT?*AK

Jan 21, 2004 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING CONSUMER HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE DEPARTMENT. DEALERSHIP SERVICED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jan 18, 2004 Fuel System, Diesel 35,000 mi

CAR STARTS POORLY. UPON INVESTIGATION, FOUND THAT EGR VALVE AND INTAKE MANIFOLD ARE PACKED WITH BLACK, NASTY CARBON BUILD-UP. I REMOVED THE EGR VALVE AND SCRAPED OUT APPROXIMATELY ONE AND ONE-HALF CUPS OF THIS BLACK 'GUNK' FROM THE EGR VALVE AND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT THE IN...

Jan 18, 2004 Fuel System, Diesel 35,000 mi

CAR STARTS POORLY. UPON INVESTIGATION, FOUND THAT EGR VALVE AND INTAKE MANIFOLD ARE PACKED WITH BLACK, NASTY CARBON BUILD-UP. I REMOVED THE EGR VALVE AND SCRAPED OUT APPROXIMATELY ONE AND ONE-HALF CUPS OF THIS BLACK 'GUNK' FROM THE EGR VALVE AND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT THE IN...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 42,522 mi

VW 20001 WOLFSBURG EDITION JETTA: PASSENGER WINDOW FAILED TO GO BACK UP. APPEARS THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED AND NOW THE WINDOW IS DOWN. I WILL BE REPLACING THE PART MYSELF, BUT I KNOW THAT THIS IS A COMMON VW PROBLEM. *CB

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 113,000 mi

RIGHT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BECAME SLIGHTLY OUT OF ROUND BY ABOUT 30 THOUS. THIS PROBLEM CANNOT BE EXPLAINED BY ANY REGULAR MEANS EXCEPT THE DEALER SAYS WE MUST HAVE HIT SOMETHING . IT IS VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO HIT THE SHAFT BECAUSE IT IS PROTECTED . I BELIEVE THIS IS METAL FATIGUE THAT COMES FROM HIGH...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 42,522 mi

VW 20001 WOLFSBURG EDITION JETTA: PASSENGER WINDOW FAILED TO GO BACK UP. APPEARS THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED AND NOW THE WINDOW IS DOWN. I WILL BE REPLACING THE PART MYSELF, BUT I KNOW THAT THIS IS A COMMON VW PROBLEM. *CB

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 113,000 mi

RIGHT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BECAME SLIGHTLY OUT OF ROUND BY ABOUT 30 THOUS. THIS PROBLEM CANNOT BE EXPLAINED BY ANY REGULAR MEANS EXCEPT THE DEALER SAYS WE MUST HAVE HIT SOMETHING . IT IS VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO HIT THE SHAFT BECAUSE IT IS PROTECTED . I BELIEVE THIS IS METAL FATIGUE THAT COMES FROM HIGH...

Jan 9, 2004 Electrical System

IGNITION COIL MALFUNCTIONED, BUT ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP MY CAR IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE VW CUSTOMER SERVICE ACTION REPLACING IGNITION COILS ON OTHER 2001, 2002 JETTAS. I HAVE DIFFERENT COILS? DEFECTIVE COILS ARE DEFECTIVE COILS PERIOD! THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION AND LUCKILY NO ONE WAS BEHIND...

Jan 9, 2004 Electrical System

IGNITION COIL MALFUNCTIONED, BUT ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP MY CAR IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE VW CUSTOMER SERVICE ACTION REPLACING IGNITION COILS ON OTHER 2001, 2002 JETTAS. I HAVE DIFFERENT COILS? DEFECTIVE COILS ARE DEFECTIVE COILS PERIOD! THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION AND LUCKILY NO ONE WAS BEHIND...

Jan 7, 2004 Exterior Lighting 27 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE. ALSO, CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT.*AK WATER INTRUSION FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE LEAVING 1/2" OF WATER ON FLOORBOARD. CONSUMER REPORTING THIS CONDITION RESULTS I...

Jan 7, 2004 Power Train 27 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE. ALSO, CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT.*AK WATER INTRUSION FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE LEAVING 1/2" OF WATER ON FLOORBOARD. CONSUMER REPORTING THIS CONDITION RESULTS I...

Jan 7, 2004 Exterior Lighting 27 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE. ALSO, CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT.*AK WATER INTRUSION FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE LEAVING 1/2" OF WATER ON FLOORBOARD. CONSUMER REPORTING THIS CONDITION RESULTS I...

Jan 7, 2004 Power Train 27 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE. ALSO, CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT.*AK WATER INTRUSION FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE LEAVING 1/2" OF WATER ON FLOORBOARD. CONSUMER REPORTING THIS CONDITION RESULTS I...

Jan 2, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,002 mi

LAST YEAR I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER BECUASE MY BRAKES WERE GRINDING. THEY COULD FIND NO ISSUES. TODAY I TOOK THE CAR FOR A RECALL SERVICE ON MY IGNITION COIL, AND THEY TELL ME MY REAR BRAKES ARE BAD AND NEED TO BE FIXED. SO I GOT IT DONE. PROBLEM IS, I ONLY HAVE 20,000 MILES ON THE CAR. I HAVE HAD...

Jan 2, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,002 mi

LAST YEAR I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER BECUASE MY BRAKES WERE GRINDING. THEY COULD FIND NO ISSUES. TODAY I TOOK THE CAR FOR A RECALL SERVICE ON MY IGNITION COIL, AND THEY TELL ME MY REAR BRAKES ARE BAD AND NEED TO BE FIXED. SO I GOT IT DONE. PROBLEM IS, I ONLY HAVE 20,000 MILES ON THE CAR. I HAVE HAD...

Dec 30, 2003 Seats

INJURY DUE TO HEATED SEAT IN JETTA 2001. SERIOUS INJURY TO THE SACRAL NERVE AND SCIATA NERVE RESULTING IN COMPLETE "SADDLE" NUMBNESS FOR 4-5 WEEKS AND SEVERE NUMBNESS IN THE FEET FOR 5+ WEEKS WITH LASTING NUMBNESS IN SOLES OF FEET CONTINUING NEARLY ONE YEAR LATER.

Dec 30, 2003 Seats

INJURY DUE TO HEATED SEAT IN JETTA 2001. SERIOUS INJURY TO THE SACRAL NERVE AND SCIATA NERVE RESULTING IN COMPLETE "SADDLE" NUMBNESS FOR 4-5 WEEKS AND SEVERE NUMBNESS IN THE FEET FOR 5+ WEEKS WITH LASTING NUMBNESS IN SOLES OF FEET CONTINUING NEARLY ONE YEAR LATER.

Dec 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BESIDES HAVING MANY, MANY, MANY PROBLEMS WITH MY VW JETTA, I HAVE FOUND THE ABSOLUTE BIGGEST ONE. WHILE DRIVING FOR A WHILE...SAY 45 MINUTES OR SO DEPENDING ON THE DAY...THE REAR BRAKES LOCK UP AND STAY ON WHILE STILL DRIVING. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE SEPARATE TIMES TO HAVE THIS FIXED A...

Dec 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BESIDES HAVING MANY, MANY, MANY PROBLEMS WITH MY VW JETTA, I HAVE FOUND THE ABSOLUTE BIGGEST ONE. WHILE DRIVING FOR A WHILE...SAY 45 MINUTES OR SO DEPENDING ON THE DAY...THE REAR BRAKES LOCK UP AND STAY ON WHILE STILL DRIVING. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE SEPARATE TIMES TO HAVE THIS FIXED A...

Dec 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,864 mi

I BOUGHT A PREVIOUSLY OWNED VW JETTA GLS WITH 25,000 MI ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2003. TWO WEEKS LATER, THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON BRIEFLY AS I WAS PARKING AT HOME. I CHECKED THE DIPSTICK AND IT WAS DRY. I CALLED THE DEALER AND IT WAS TOWED AND CHECKED AND A FLUORESCENT PROBE WAS PUT IN AND I WAS TOLD THERE W...

Dec 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,864 mi

I BOUGHT A PREVIOUSLY OWNED VW JETTA GLS WITH 25,000 MI ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2003. TWO WEEKS LATER, THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON BRIEFLY AS I WAS PARKING AT HOME. I CHECKED THE DIPSTICK AND IT WAS DRY. I CALLED THE DEALER AND IT WAS TOWED AND CHECKED AND A FLUORESCENT PROBE WAS PUT IN AND I WAS TOLD THERE W...

Nov 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,700 mi

RECENTLY, MY ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. UPON DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION BY VOLKSWAGEN (VW), I WAS TOLD THAT ABS CONTROL UNIT WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. WHEN I INFORMED THEM THAT I HAD RESEARCHED THIS AND DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A NATIONAL RECALL ON THE '01 JETTA ABS CONTROL UNIT, I WAS TOLD THA...

Nov 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,700 mi

RECENTLY, MY ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. UPON DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION BY VOLKSWAGEN (VW), I WAS TOLD THAT ABS CONTROL UNIT WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. WHEN I INFORMED THEM THAT I HAD RESEARCHED THIS AND DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A NATIONAL RECALL ON THE '01 JETTA ABS CONTROL UNIT, I WAS TOLD THA...

Nov 7, 2003 Air Bags 37,000 mi

THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 55 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE CURTAIN/ SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE SAME DAY VEHICLE WAS PARKED DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK

Nov 7, 2003 Air Bags 37,000 mi

THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 55 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE CURTAIN/ SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE SAME DAY VEHICLE WAS PARKED DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK

Nov 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,880 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE DRIVER ASSISTED LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINED ON IN MY CAR. ON MY WAY TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE CAR LOOKED AT, THR CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. THE DEALER REPAIR FACILITY RAN THE CAR ON THEIR DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER AND SAID THERE WERE MULTIPLE FAULTS. I WAS TOLD THAT THE CA...

Nov 7, 2003 Air Bags 37,000 mi

THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 55 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE CURTAIN/ SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE SAME DAY VEHICLE WAS PARKED DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK

Nov 7, 2003 Air Bags 37,000 mi

THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 55 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE CURTAIN/ SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE SAME DAY VEHICLE WAS PARKED DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK

Nov 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,880 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE DRIVER ASSISTED LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINED ON IN MY CAR. ON MY WAY TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE CAR LOOKED AT, THR CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. THE DEALER REPAIR FACILITY RAN THE CAR ON THEIR DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER AND SAID THERE WERE MULTIPLE FAULTS. I WAS TOLD THAT THE CA...

Nov 5, 2003 Air Bags 34,000 mi

PASSENGER'S SIDE AND CURTAIN AIRBAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH.*AK

Nov 5, 2003 Visibility 45,000 mi

FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW BROKE. I WAS UNABLE TO PUT MY WINDOW BACK UP WHILE I WAS ON MY WAY TO MY NIGHT JOB. *LA

Nov 5, 2003 Structure 40,000 mi

2001 VW JETTA WOLFSBURG 40K MILES - WATER LEAKS INTO THE CAR FROM UNDERNEATH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS THE DRAIN CHANNEL FROM THE SUNROOF. WEEK LATER THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED. DEALER STATED THAT THEY HAVE NO IDEA AS TO WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. THEY'RE IN...

Nov 5, 2003 Visibility 40,000 mi

2001 VW JETTA WOLFSBURG 40K MILES - WATER LEAKS INTO THE CAR FROM UNDERNEATH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS THE DRAIN CHANNEL FROM THE SUNROOF. WEEK LATER THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED. DEALER STATED THAT THEY HAVE NO IDEA AS TO WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. THEY'RE IN...

Nov 5, 2003 Air Bags 34,000 mi

PASSENGER'S SIDE AND CURTAIN AIRBAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH.*AK

Nov 5, 2003 Visibility 45,000 mi

FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW BROKE. I WAS UNABLE TO PUT MY WINDOW BACK UP WHILE I WAS ON MY WAY TO MY NIGHT JOB. *LA

Nov 5, 2003 Structure 40,000 mi

2001 VW JETTA WOLFSBURG 40K MILES - WATER LEAKS INTO THE CAR FROM UNDERNEATH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS THE DRAIN CHANNEL FROM THE SUNROOF. WEEK LATER THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED. DEALER STATED THAT THEY HAVE NO IDEA AS TO WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. THEY'RE IN...

Nov 5, 2003 Visibility 40,000 mi

2001 VW JETTA WOLFSBURG 40K MILES - WATER LEAKS INTO THE CAR FROM UNDERNEATH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS THE DRAIN CHANNEL FROM THE SUNROOF. WEEK LATER THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED. DEALER STATED THAT THEY HAVE NO IDEA AS TO WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. THEY'RE IN...

Oct 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,855 mi

INTERIOR CONSOLE PAINT PEELING, FABRIC FADING, ENGINE RATTLE NOISE, WINDOW ACTUATOR FAILURE AND NOISE, THERMASTAT, FUEL DOOR ACTUATOR, SEAT SPRINGS SNAP, BRAKE PAD EXCESSIVE WEAR, A/C RUNS HOT.*AK

Oct 28, 2003 Fuel System, Other 57,855 mi

INTERIOR CONSOLE PAINT PEELING, FABRIC FADING, ENGINE RATTLE NOISE, WINDOW ACTUATOR FAILURE AND NOISE, THERMASTAT, FUEL DOOR ACTUATOR, SEAT SPRINGS SNAP, BRAKE PAD EXCESSIVE WEAR, A/C RUNS HOT.*AK

Oct 28, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 57,855 mi

INTERIOR CONSOLE PAINT PEELING, FABRIC FADING, ENGINE RATTLE NOISE, WINDOW ACTUATOR FAILURE AND NOISE, THERMASTAT, FUEL DOOR ACTUATOR, SEAT SPRINGS SNAP, BRAKE PAD EXCESSIVE WEAR, A/C RUNS HOT.*AK

Oct 28, 2003 Parking Brake 57,855 mi

INTERIOR CONSOLE PAINT PEELING, FABRIC FADING, ENGINE RATTLE NOISE, WINDOW ACTUATOR FAILURE AND NOISE, THERMASTAT, FUEL DOOR ACTUATOR, SEAT SPRINGS SNAP, BRAKE PAD EXCESSIVE WEAR, A/C RUNS HOT.*AK

Oct 28, 2003 Seats 57,855 mi

INTERIOR CONSOLE PAINT PEELING, FABRIC FADING, ENGINE RATTLE NOISE, WINDOW ACTUATOR FAILURE AND NOISE, THERMASTAT, FUEL DOOR ACTUATOR, SEAT SPRINGS SNAP, BRAKE PAD EXCESSIVE WEAR, A/C RUNS HOT.*AK

Oct 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 57,855 mi

INTERIOR CONSOLE PAINT PEELING, FABRIC FADING, ENGINE RATTLE NOISE, WINDOW ACTUATOR FAILURE AND NOISE, THERMASTAT, FUEL DOOR ACTUATOR, SEAT SPRINGS SNAP, BRAKE PAD EXCESSIVE WEAR, A/C RUNS HOT.*AK

Oct 28, 2003 Equipment 57,855 mi

INTERIOR CONSOLE PAINT PEELING, FABRIC FADING, ENGINE RATTLE NOISE, WINDOW ACTUATOR FAILURE AND NOISE, THERMASTAT, FUEL DOOR ACTUATOR, SEAT SPRINGS SNAP, BRAKE PAD EXCESSIVE WEAR, A/C RUNS HOT.*AK

Oct 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,855 mi

INTERIOR CONSOLE PAINT PEELING, FABRIC FADING, ENGINE RATTLE NOISE, WINDOW ACTUATOR FAILURE AND NOISE, THERMASTAT, FUEL DOOR ACTUATOR, SEAT SPRINGS SNAP, BRAKE PAD EXCESSIVE WEAR, A/C RUNS HOT.*AK

Oct 28, 2003 Fuel System, Other 57,855 mi

INTERIOR CONSOLE PAINT PEELING, FABRIC FADING, ENGINE RATTLE NOISE, WINDOW ACTUATOR FAILURE AND NOISE, THERMASTAT, FUEL DOOR ACTUATOR, SEAT SPRINGS SNAP, BRAKE PAD EXCESSIVE WEAR, A/C RUNS HOT.*AK

Oct 28, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 57,855 mi

INTERIOR CONSOLE PAINT PEELING, FABRIC FADING, ENGINE RATTLE NOISE, WINDOW ACTUATOR FAILURE AND NOISE, THERMASTAT, FUEL DOOR ACTUATOR, SEAT SPRINGS SNAP, BRAKE PAD EXCESSIVE WEAR, A/C RUNS HOT.*AK

Oct 28, 2003 Parking Brake 57,855 mi

INTERIOR CONSOLE PAINT PEELING, FABRIC FADING, ENGINE RATTLE NOISE, WINDOW ACTUATOR FAILURE AND NOISE, THERMASTAT, FUEL DOOR ACTUATOR, SEAT SPRINGS SNAP, BRAKE PAD EXCESSIVE WEAR, A/C RUNS HOT.*AK

Oct 28, 2003 Seats 57,855 mi

INTERIOR CONSOLE PAINT PEELING, FABRIC FADING, ENGINE RATTLE NOISE, WINDOW ACTUATOR FAILURE AND NOISE, THERMASTAT, FUEL DOOR ACTUATOR, SEAT SPRINGS SNAP, BRAKE PAD EXCESSIVE WEAR, A/C RUNS HOT.*AK

Oct 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 57,855 mi

INTERIOR CONSOLE PAINT PEELING, FABRIC FADING, ENGINE RATTLE NOISE, WINDOW ACTUATOR FAILURE AND NOISE, THERMASTAT, FUEL DOOR ACTUATOR, SEAT SPRINGS SNAP, BRAKE PAD EXCESSIVE WEAR, A/C RUNS HOT.*AK

Oct 28, 2003 Equipment 57,855 mi

INTERIOR CONSOLE PAINT PEELING, FABRIC FADING, ENGINE RATTLE NOISE, WINDOW ACTUATOR FAILURE AND NOISE, THERMASTAT, FUEL DOOR ACTUATOR, SEAT SPRINGS SNAP, BRAKE PAD EXCESSIVE WEAR, A/C RUNS HOT.*AK

Oct 9, 2003 Exterior Lighting Crash

BRAKE LIGHTS WENT OUT REPEATEDLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR SHOP A NUMBER OF TIMES, YET THE PROBLEM KEEPS RECURRING. VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE.*AK

Oct 9, 2003 Exterior Lighting Crash

BRAKE LIGHTS WENT OUT REPEATEDLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR SHOP A NUMBER OF TIMES, YET THE PROBLEM KEEPS RECURRING. VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE.*AK

Oct 1, 2003 Air Bags 29,233 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65/70 MPH VEHICLE WENT OVER A SMALL OBSTACLE IN THE ROAD. WHEN THIS OCCURRED PASSENGER'S SIDE CURTAIN AND SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK

Oct 1, 2003 Air Bags 29,233 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65/70 MPH VEHICLE WENT OVER A SMALL OBSTACLE IN THE ROAD. WHEN THIS OCCURRED PASSENGER'S SIDE CURTAIN AND SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK

Sep 23, 2003 Electrical System

PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE'S IGNITION COILS.*MR CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DOESN'T FALL UNDER THE RECALL BECAUSE THE PARTS WERE MANUFACTURED AFTER THE PRODUCTION OF HER VEHICLE. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE REPAIRS. *PH *JB

Sep 23, 2003 Electrical System

PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE'S IGNITION COILS.*MR CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DOESN'T FALL UNDER THE RECALL BECAUSE THE PARTS WERE MANUFACTURED AFTER THE PRODUCTION OF HER VEHICLE. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE REPAIRS. *PH *JB

Sep 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 50,000 mi

"WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED FROM A COLD START POSITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP, WHICH RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK *SCC. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AS A RESULT OF THE VEHICLE NOT STOPPING. *JB

Sep 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 50,000 mi

"WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED FROM A COLD START POSITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP, WHICH RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK *SCC. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AS A RESULT OF THE VEHICLE NOT STOPPING. *JB

Sep 12, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 100 mi

WHEN TRYING TO ACCLERATE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE, CAUSING A DISTRACION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *TS

Sep 12, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 100 mi

WHEN TRYING TO ACCLERATE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE, CAUSING A DISTRACION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *TS

Sep 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER STATED THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN RECTIFIED. *JB

Sep 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER STATED THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN RECTIFIED. *JB

Sep 3, 2003 Visibility 54,000 mi

FRONT PASSENGER POWER WINDOW, PART FAILURE RESULTING IN WINDOW FALLING INTO DOOR. CONTACTED NEAREST DEALER, WAS INFORMED THAT THEY ARE PERFORMING LABOR FREE OF CHARGE, BUT I MUST PURCHASE THE PARTS. IF THE PROBLEM IS THAT WIDE SPREAD, THEY SHOULD PAY FOR THE PART ALSO.*AK

Sep 3, 2003 Visibility 54,000 mi

FRONT PASSENGER POWER WINDOW, PART FAILURE RESULTING IN WINDOW FALLING INTO DOOR. CONTACTED NEAREST DEALER, WAS INFORMED THAT THEY ARE PERFORMING LABOR FREE OF CHARGE, BUT I MUST PURCHASE THE PARTS. IF THE PROBLEM IS THAT WIDE SPREAD, THEY SHOULD PAY FOR THE PART ALSO.*AK

Aug 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE SHUT OFF, AND RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE.*AK

Aug 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE SHUT OFF, AND RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE.*AK

Aug 26, 2003 Exterior Lighting 44,300 mi

MY 2001 VW JETTA'S BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON AND DO NOT TURN OFF. I HAD IT REPAIRED AT THE DEALER WHO SAID THE LIGHT SWITCH WAS BAD. I JUST FOUND OUT THAT THE 2001 VW BEETLE IS BEING RECALLED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM BUT NOT THE JETTA. THE PARTS ARE THE SAME AS PER THE PARTS DEPARTMENT AT HALTERMANS VW IN ...

Aug 26, 2003 Electrical System 21,191 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS TURN ON WHILE CAR IS PARKED AND REMAIN ON UNTIL BATTERY DRAINS. MUCH AS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA03002 . THIS OCCURRED IN A 2001 VW JETTA. DEALER INSISTED THAT OFFENDING SWITCH WAS ONLY COVERED IN VW BEETLE. CURIOUSLY SWITCH WAS REPLACED BY 1JO945511D. *NLM

Aug 26, 2003 Exterior Lighting 44,300 mi

MY 2001 VW JETTA'S BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON AND DO NOT TURN OFF. I HAD IT REPAIRED AT THE DEALER WHO SAID THE LIGHT SWITCH WAS BAD. I JUST FOUND OUT THAT THE 2001 VW BEETLE IS BEING RECALLED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM BUT NOT THE JETTA. THE PARTS ARE THE SAME AS PER THE PARTS DEPARTMENT AT HALTERMANS VW IN ...

Aug 26, 2003 Electrical System 21,191 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS TURN ON WHILE CAR IS PARKED AND REMAIN ON UNTIL BATTERY DRAINS. MUCH AS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA03002 . THIS OCCURRED IN A 2001 VW JETTA. DEALER INSISTED THAT OFFENDING SWITCH WAS ONLY COVERED IN VW BEETLE. CURIOUSLY SWITCH WAS REPLACED BY 1JO945511D. *NLM

Aug 25, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER NOTICED A GRINDING SOUND WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKES AT 30-35 MPH FROM REAR AND FRONT OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY TECHNICIAN, CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Aug 25, 2003 Exterior Lighting 23,000 mi

I PURCHASE A 2001 JETTA NEW AND IN ABOUT 3 YRS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH TWICE FOR AN AVERAGE LIFE EXPECTANCE OF 19 MONTHS. TALKING WITH THE DEALER, I WAS INVORMED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH BASE NO AVAILABLE SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND IS NOW STARTING TO BECOME AVAILABLE AGAIN. CUR...

Aug 25, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER NOTICED A GRINDING SOUND WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKES AT 30-35 MPH FROM REAR AND FRONT OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY TECHNICIAN, CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Aug 25, 2003 Exterior Lighting 23,000 mi

I PURCHASE A 2001 JETTA NEW AND IN ABOUT 3 YRS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH TWICE FOR AN AVERAGE LIFE EXPECTANCE OF 19 MONTHS. TALKING WITH THE DEALER, I WAS INVORMED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH BASE NO AVAILABLE SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND IS NOW STARTING TO BECOME AVAILABLE AGAIN. CUR...

Aug 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29,700 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH ABS AS STATED IN RECALL 02 V 031 000, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Aug 22, 2003 Suspension

A DEFECT WITH MY RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING WAS DETECTED OVER TWO WEEKS AGO. IT IS FAULTY. MY CAR HAS 32000 MILES ON IT. I CONTACTED THE DEALER FOR ITS REPLACEMENT. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM, AND SAID IT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER THE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY. HOWEVER, HE LATER CAME BACK AND SAID ...

Aug 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29,700 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH ABS AS STATED IN RECALL 02 V 031 000, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Aug 22, 2003 Suspension

A DEFECT WITH MY RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING WAS DETECTED OVER TWO WEEKS AGO. IT IS FAULTY. MY CAR HAS 32000 MILES ON IT. I CONTACTED THE DEALER FOR ITS REPLACEMENT. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM, AND SAID IT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER THE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY. HOWEVER, HE LATER CAME BACK AND SAID ...

Aug 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 19,000 mi

2001 VW JETTA - NUMEROUS BUILD ISSUES. EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION - 1 QUART IN 1000 MILES. VEHICLE RE-RINGED AT 19K. CURRENT MILEAGE 47K - LAST OIL CHANGE DOWN 2 QUARTS IN 5OOO MILES. WINDOW REGULATORS - RECALL. SHIFTER SHAFT REPLACED FOR SERIOUS VIBRATION IN 2ND AND 5TH GEARS. BOTH FRONT SEATS FEEL ...

Aug 21, 2003 Visibility 19,000 mi

2001 VW JETTA - NUMEROUS BUILD ISSUES. EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION - 1 QUART IN 1000 MILES. VEHICLE RE-RINGED AT 19K. CURRENT MILEAGE 47K - LAST OIL CHANGE DOWN 2 QUARTS IN 5OOO MILES. WINDOW REGULATORS - RECALL. SHIFTER SHAFT REPLACED FOR SERIOUS VIBRATION IN 2ND AND 5TH GEARS. BOTH FRONT SEATS FEEL ...

Aug 21, 2003 Power Train 19,000 mi

2001 VW JETTA - NUMEROUS BUILD ISSUES. EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION - 1 QUART IN 1000 MILES. VEHICLE RE-RINGED AT 19K. CURRENT MILEAGE 47K - LAST OIL CHANGE DOWN 2 QUARTS IN 5OOO MILES. WINDOW REGULATORS - RECALL. SHIFTER SHAFT REPLACED FOR SERIOUS VIBRATION IN 2ND AND 5TH GEARS. BOTH FRONT SEATS FEEL ...

Aug 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 19,000 mi

2001 VW JETTA - NUMEROUS BUILD ISSUES. EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION - 1 QUART IN 1000 MILES. VEHICLE RE-RINGED AT 19K. CURRENT MILEAGE 47K - LAST OIL CHANGE DOWN 2 QUARTS IN 5OOO MILES. WINDOW REGULATORS - RECALL. SHIFTER SHAFT REPLACED FOR SERIOUS VIBRATION IN 2ND AND 5TH GEARS. BOTH FRONT SEATS FEEL ...

Aug 21, 2003 Visibility 19,000 mi

2001 VW JETTA - NUMEROUS BUILD ISSUES. EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION - 1 QUART IN 1000 MILES. VEHICLE RE-RINGED AT 19K. CURRENT MILEAGE 47K - LAST OIL CHANGE DOWN 2 QUARTS IN 5OOO MILES. WINDOW REGULATORS - RECALL. SHIFTER SHAFT REPLACED FOR SERIOUS VIBRATION IN 2ND AND 5TH GEARS. BOTH FRONT SEATS FEEL ...

Aug 21, 2003 Power Train 19,000 mi

2001 VW JETTA - NUMEROUS BUILD ISSUES. EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION - 1 QUART IN 1000 MILES. VEHICLE RE-RINGED AT 19K. CURRENT MILEAGE 47K - LAST OIL CHANGE DOWN 2 QUARTS IN 5OOO MILES. WINDOW REGULATORS - RECALL. SHIFTER SHAFT REPLACED FOR SERIOUS VIBRATION IN 2ND AND 5TH GEARS. BOTH FRONT SEATS FEEL ...

Aug 20, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,520 mi

I HAVE JUST PURCHASED A 2001 VW JETTA. IN THE LAST MONTH SINCE I HAVE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD BOH OF THE REAR BRAKES FAILED SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL PADS AND CALIPERS ON THE REAR BRAKES. THEY WERE BOTH DEFECTIVE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. I AM VERY DISAPOINTE...

Aug 20, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,520 mi

I HAVE JUST PURCHASED A 2001 VW JETTA. IN THE LAST MONTH SINCE I HAVE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD BOH OF THE REAR BRAKES FAILED SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL PADS AND CALIPERS ON THE REAR BRAKES. THEY WERE BOTH DEFECTIVE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. I AM VERY DISAPOINTE...

Aug 20, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,520 mi

I HAVE JUST PURCHASED A 2001 VW JETTA. IN THE LAST MONTH SINCE I HAVE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD BOH OF THE REAR BRAKES FAILED SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL PADS AND CALIPERS ON THE REAR BRAKES. THEY WERE BOTH DEFECTIVE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. I AM VERY DISAPOINTE...

Aug 20, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,520 mi

I HAVE JUST PURCHASED A 2001 VW JETTA. IN THE LAST MONTH SINCE I HAVE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD BOH OF THE REAR BRAKES FAILED SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL PADS AND CALIPERS ON THE REAR BRAKES. THEY WERE BOTH DEFECTIVE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. I AM VERY DISAPOINTE...

Aug 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PROBLEMS WITH 2001 JETTA BRAKE SYSTEM.*MR REAR BRAKE FAILURE CALLED FOR REPLACEMENT OF ROTORS, CALIPERS AND REQUIRED A COMPLETE BRAKE SYSTEM FLUSH. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED AS TO WHY THE ABS WARNING LIGHT DID NOT ACTIVATE. *PH *JB

Aug 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PROBLEMS WITH 2001 JETTA BRAKE SYSTEM.*MR REAR BRAKE FAILURE CALLED FOR REPLACEMENT OF ROTORS, CALIPERS AND REQUIRED A COMPLETE BRAKE SYSTEM FLUSH. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED AS TO WHY THE ABS WARNING LIGHT DID NOT ACTIVATE. *PH *JB

Aug 13, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATESDTHAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE UP A HILL TRANSMISSION MODULE FAILED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 13, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATESDTHAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE UP A HILL TRANSMISSION MODULE FAILED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 12, 2003 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE WILL STALL, AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE IGNITION COIL HAS FAILED. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 12, 2003 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE WILL STALL, AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE IGNITION COIL HAS FAILED. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 6, 2003 Fuel System, Diesel 54,000 mi

LOSS OF POWER IN JETTA WITH TDI ENGINE. I EXPERIENCED SERIOUS LOSS OF POWER IN MY 2001 VW JETTA TDI .. THE LOSS WAS VERY SUDDEN AND RESULTED MADE IT UNSAFE TO GET ON THE HIGHWAY. *AK I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND NUMEROUS NEWS GROUP POSTINGS ABOUT FAILING MAF SENSORS ON BOTH THE GAS AND DIESIL E...

Aug 6, 2003 Fuel System, Diesel 54,000 mi

LOSS OF POWER IN JETTA WITH TDI ENGINE. I EXPERIENCED SERIOUS LOSS OF POWER IN MY 2001 VW JETTA TDI .. THE LOSS WAS VERY SUDDEN AND RESULTED MADE IT UNSAFE TO GET ON THE HIGHWAY. *AK I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND NUMEROUS NEWS GROUP POSTINGS ABOUT FAILING MAF SENSORS ON BOTH THE GAS AND DIESIL E...

Aug 5, 2003 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LAMP SWITCH DOESN'T FUNCTION PROPERLY WHICH CAUSES BRAKE LIGHTS TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Aug 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED SAFETY CHIP FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO LOCK UP. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 5, 2003 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LAMP SWITCH DOESN'T FUNCTION PROPERLY WHICH CAUSES BRAKE LIGHTS TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Aug 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED SAFETY CHIP FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO LOCK UP. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28,000 mi

AT APPR 30,000 MY D/S REAR BRAKES LOCKED UNTIL THE PAD WAS GONE. THE VEHICLE OPERATION DID NOT CHANGE. UPON HEARING A METAL TO METAL NOISE I DROVE IMMEDIATELY TO MY DEALER. I REPLACED THE REARPAD AND DECLINED REPLACING THE ROTOR AS IT DID NOT HAVE ANY GROOVING. I HAVE NAD AN AN OCCASION WERE MY ABS ...

Aug 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28,000 mi

AT APPR 30,000 MY D/S REAR BRAKES LOCKED UNTIL THE PAD WAS GONE. THE VEHICLE OPERATION DID NOT CHANGE. UPON HEARING A METAL TO METAL NOISE I DROVE IMMEDIATELY TO MY DEALER. I REPLACED THE REARPAD AND DECLINED REPLACING THE ROTOR AS IT DID NOT HAVE ANY GROOVING. I HAVE NAD AN AN OCCASION WERE MY ABS ...

Aug 1, 2003 Exterior Lighting Crash 23,904 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT IT IN THE REAR. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS DUE TO BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILING. *AK

Aug 1, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 42,000 mi

THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM ON MY JETTA TDI WENT BAD. THE CAR HAD 35,000 MILES ON IT WHICH WAS 5,000 PAST WARRENTY. VOLKSWAGEN AGREED TO PAY PART OF THE REPAIR, BUT THE COST TO ME WAS STILL OVER $600.00. THE GLOW PLUGS AND HARNESS TO THE GLOW PLUGS HAVE ALSO BEEN REPLACED AFTER WARRENTY. I HAVE NEVER...

Aug 1, 2003 Exterior Lighting Crash 23,904 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT IT IN THE REAR. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS DUE TO BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILING. *AK

Aug 1, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 42,000 mi

THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM ON MY JETTA TDI WENT BAD. THE CAR HAD 35,000 MILES ON IT WHICH WAS 5,000 PAST WARRENTY. VOLKSWAGEN AGREED TO PAY PART OF THE REPAIR, BUT THE COST TO ME WAS STILL OVER $600.00. THE GLOW PLUGS AND HARNESS TO THE GLOW PLUGS HAVE ALSO BEEN REPLACED AFTER WARRENTY. I HAVE NEVER...

Jul 31, 2003 Electrical System 28,000 mi

AT 28,000 MILES THE ELECTRONIC ODOMETER HAS FAILED. IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARANTY, THE REPAIR WILL COST $500+ AND THE CAR TRUE MILLAGE UNKNOWN.

Jul 31, 2003 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AND NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE FRONT END WAS SMASHED IN AND THE VEHICLE IS TOTALED. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *PH

Jul 31, 2003 Visibility 27,000 mi

WINDOWS ON VW JETTA'S SEEM TO BE FALLING DUE TO A DEFECT IN PLASTIC CLIPS THAT HOLD THE WINDOWS. VOLKSWAGEN IS COVERING THE REPLACEMENT OF THESE CLIPS WITH REDESIGNED METAL ONES. THE DEALER TOOK CARE OF EVERYTHING JUST FINE FOR ME, THOUGH I'M SURPRISED THAT THERE IS NO MENTION OF THIS COMMON PROBL...

Jul 31, 2003 Electrical System 28,000 mi

AT 28,000 MILES THE ELECTRONIC ODOMETER HAS FAILED. IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARANTY, THE REPAIR WILL COST $500+ AND THE CAR TRUE MILLAGE UNKNOWN.

Jul 31, 2003 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AND NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE FRONT END WAS SMASHED IN AND THE VEHICLE IS TOTALED. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *PH

Jul 31, 2003 Visibility 27,000 mi

WINDOWS ON VW JETTA'S SEEM TO BE FALLING DUE TO A DEFECT IN PLASTIC CLIPS THAT HOLD THE WINDOWS. VOLKSWAGEN IS COVERING THE REPLACEMENT OF THESE CLIPS WITH REDESIGNED METAL ONES. THE DEALER TOOK CARE OF EVERYTHING JUST FINE FOR ME, THOUGH I'M SURPRISED THAT THERE IS NO MENTION OF THIS COMMON PROBL...

Jul 25, 2003 Visibility 33,000 mi

THE FRONT DRIVER/PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW GLASS CAME OFF TRACK AND FELL INTO THE DOOR. *AK THE PLASTIC TRACK CLAMPS HAD BROKEN AND CAUSED THE WINDOW TO GET STUCK IN THE OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION AND ALLOWED THE WINDOW(S) TO FALL DOWN IN THE DOOR PANEL(S). PER BULLETIN, THIS PROBLEM HAS EXISTED...

Jul 25, 2003 Visibility 33,000 mi

THE FRONT DRIVER/PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW GLASS CAME OFF TRACK AND FELL INTO THE DOOR. *AK THE PLASTIC TRACK CLAMPS HAD BROKEN AND CAUSED THE WINDOW TO GET STUCK IN THE OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION AND ALLOWED THE WINDOW(S) TO FALL DOWN IN THE DOOR PANEL(S). PER BULLETIN, THIS PROBLEM HAS EXISTED...

Jul 19, 2003 Exterior Lighting

I OWN A 2001 VW JETTA GLS AND THE GEAR SHIFT LOCKED UP. I COULD NOT MOVE THE CAR OUT OF PARK INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. SINCE THE WARRANTY IS 24,000 MILES, I CURRENTLY HAVE 30200 AND THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED. VW SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS MISHAP DUE TO THE FAULTY PART. THE LEVEL OF SERVICE AT THE D...

Jul 19, 2003 Exterior Lighting

I OWN A 2001 VW JETTA GLS AND THE GEAR SHIFT LOCKED UP. I COULD NOT MOVE THE CAR OUT OF PARK INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. SINCE THE WARRANTY IS 24,000 MILES, I CURRENTLY HAVE 30200 AND THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED. VW SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS MISHAP DUE TO THE FAULTY PART. THE LEVEL OF SERVICE AT THE D...

Jul 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,000 mi

SEE SIMILAR COMPLAINT #8000894 REAR BRAKES WORE TO BARE METAL WITH NO WARNING AT 2500 MILES. NO AUDIBLE WARNING, AND THE PRIOR SERVICE AT 2000 MILES REVEALED NO IMMINENT WEAR PROBLEM. SEEMS TO BE COMMON PROBLEM BASED ON WEB SEARCHES ON THIS PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS MADE UNSAFE BY THIS AGGRESSIVE BRAKE W...

Jul 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,000 mi

SEE SIMILAR COMPLAINT #8000894 REAR BRAKES WORE TO BARE METAL WITH NO WARNING AT 2500 MILES. NO AUDIBLE WARNING, AND THE PRIOR SERVICE AT 2000 MILES REVEALED NO IMMINENT WEAR PROBLEM. SEEMS TO BE COMMON PROBLEM BASED ON WEB SEARCHES ON THIS PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS MADE UNSAFE BY THIS AGGRESSIVE BRAKE W...

Jul 2, 2003 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

THE TURN SIGNALS HAVE AN INTERMITTENT FAILURE. THEY HAVE TURNED OFF, TURNED OF,F AND THEN RESUMED A FEW SECONDS LATER, OR FAILED TO TURN ON AT ALL.*AK THE VEHICLE IS A 2001 JETTA GLS WITH 40K MILES.

Jul 2, 2003 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

THE TURN SIGNALS HAVE AN INTERMITTENT FAILURE. THEY HAVE TURNED OFF, TURNED OF,F AND THEN RESUMED A FEW SECONDS LATER, OR FAILED TO TURN ON AT ALL.*AK THE VEHICLE IS A 2001 JETTA GLS WITH 40K MILES.

Jun 27, 2003 Fuel System, Diesel 46,000 mi

LAST WEEK ON 6-20-03 I PULLED OUT ONTO STATE ROAD 2 IN VALPARAISO AND MY 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I HAD MY 6-YEAR-OLD SON IN THE CAR AND HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD TO AVOID BEING HIT. THE CAR IS UNDRIVEABLE. A MECHANIC HAS DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A FAULTY...

Jun 27, 2003 Fuel System, Diesel 46,000 mi

LAST WEEK ON 6-20-03 I PULLED OUT ONTO STATE ROAD 2 IN VALPARAISO AND MY 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I HAD MY 6-YEAR-OLD SON IN THE CAR AND HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD TO AVOID BEING HIT. THE CAR IS UNDRIVEABLE. A MECHANIC HAS DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A FAULTY...

Jun 19, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY FUTURE DAUGHTER IN LAW OWNS A VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WENT TO GAS STATION FOR GAS AND COULD NOT FILL THE TANK. TOOK THE CAR TO VOLKSWAGEN DEALER WHERE THEY ARE CHARGING OVER 800. DOLLARS TO PUT IN A NEW GAS TANK, SINCE THE CAR IS RELATIVELY NEW THIS SEEMS LIKE IT SHOULD BE A RECALL. OR AT LEAST UNDER...

Jun 19, 2003 Electrical System

JETTA 1.8 T 2001 HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP NOW AT LEAST SIX TIMES TO BE FIXED. EVEN THOUGH COILS WERE REPLACED, THE CAR CONTINUES TO SHUTTER AND STALL AT LEAST THREE DAYS A WEEK. THE DEALER ASKED FOR ONE MORE CHANCE TO FIX THE VEHICLE -- THEY FAILED AND NOW ARE SAYING I MUST BRING THE CAR IN TO "PROVE"...

Jun 19, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY FUTURE DAUGHTER IN LAW OWNS A VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WENT TO GAS STATION FOR GAS AND COULD NOT FILL THE TANK. TOOK THE CAR TO VOLKSWAGEN DEALER WHERE THEY ARE CHARGING OVER 800. DOLLARS TO PUT IN A NEW GAS TANK, SINCE THE CAR IS RELATIVELY NEW THIS SEEMS LIKE IT SHOULD BE A RECALL. OR AT LEAST UNDER...

Jun 19, 2003 Electrical System

JETTA 1.8 T 2001 HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP NOW AT LEAST SIX TIMES TO BE FIXED. EVEN THOUGH COILS WERE REPLACED, THE CAR CONTINUES TO SHUTTER AND STALL AT LEAST THREE DAYS A WEEK. THE DEALER ASKED FOR ONE MORE CHANCE TO FIX THE VEHICLE -- THEY FAILED AND NOW ARE SAYING I MUST BRING THE CAR IN TO "PROVE"...

Jun 16, 2003 Electrical System 39,191 mi

MYSELF AND THREE OTHER PASSENGERS WERE NEARLY HURT ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY VW STARTED ACTING UP. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN THE POWER DWINDLE. IT WAS VERY SCARY! TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE A DEFECTIVE IGNITION COIL. I CALLED VW AND INFORMED THEM OF THIS A...

Jun 16, 2003 Electrical System 39,191 mi

MYSELF AND THREE OTHER PASSENGERS WERE NEARLY HURT ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY VW STARTED ACTING UP. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN THE POWER DWINDLE. IT WAS VERY SCARY! TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE A DEFECTIVE IGNITION COIL. I CALLED VW AND INFORMED THEM OF THIS A...

Jun 11, 2003 Electrical System 46,810 mi

2001 VW JETTA VR6 - CAR STARTED SHAKING A LOT UPON START UP AND LOST ALL POWER WHEN I TRIED TO PULL AWAY FROM AN INTERSECTION. WAS TOLD IT WAS A COIL PACK THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THAT IT WASN'T COVERED UNDER THE RECENT VW SERVICE BULLETIN BECAUSE MY COIL PACK WAS FROM A SUPPLIER THAT WAS EXP...

Jun 11, 2003 Electrical System 46,810 mi

2001 VW JETTA VR6 - CAR STARTED SHAKING A LOT UPON START UP AND LOST ALL POWER WHEN I TRIED TO PULL AWAY FROM AN INTERSECTION. WAS TOLD IT WAS A COIL PACK THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THAT IT WASN'T COVERED UNDER THE RECENT VW SERVICE BULLETIN BECAUSE MY COIL PACK WAS FROM A SUPPLIER THAT WAS EXP...

Jun 9, 2003 Visibility

THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WHEN ROLLED UP MADE A LOUD POPPING NOISE. THE NEXT TIME I ATTEMPTED TO ROLL THE WINDOW DOWN IT FELL ALL THE WAY INTO THE DOOR AND DIDN'T COME BACK UP. I FEEL THIS PROBLEM IS A LITTLE RIDICULOUS CONSIDERING MY CAR IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD.*AK

Jun 9, 2003 Visibility

THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WHEN ROLLED UP MADE A LOUD POPPING NOISE. THE NEXT TIME I ATTEMPTED TO ROLL THE WINDOW DOWN IT FELL ALL THE WAY INTO THE DOOR AND DIDN'T COME BACK UP. I FEEL THIS PROBLEM IS A LITTLE RIDICULOUS CONSIDERING MY CAR IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD.*AK

May 31, 2003 Visibility 19,510 mi

WHEN MY WIFE WENT TO CLOSE THE TRUNK, THE REAR WINDOW LITERALLY EXPLODED AND THE BIGGEST PART OF THE GLASS WENT INTO THE CAR. *TT

May 31, 2003 Steering 26,140 mi

LEFT TIE ROD LOOSENED UP FROM THE OUTER PIECE FROM THREADS STRIPPING. *TT

May 31, 2003 Visibility 19,510 mi

WHEN MY WIFE WENT TO CLOSE THE TRUNK, THE REAR WINDOW LITERALLY EXPLODED AND THE BIGGEST PART OF THE GLASS WENT INTO THE CAR. *TT

May 31, 2003 Steering 26,140 mi

LEFT TIE ROD LOOSENED UP FROM THE OUTER PIECE FROM THREADS STRIPPING. *TT

May 23, 2003 Electrical System

I AM NOT SATISFIED WITH MY 2001 JETTA. ONE WEEK AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR IN AUG 2001 THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE SEATS STARTED TO MOVE EVERYTIME I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. A FEW MONTHS LATER I NOTICED THAT FLOOR PADDING ON THE BACK SEAT...

May 23, 2003 Visibility

I AM NOT SATISFIED WITH MY 2001 JETTA. ONE WEEK AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR IN AUG 2001 THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE SEATS STARTED TO MOVE EVERYTIME I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. A FEW MONTHS LATER I NOTICED THAT FLOOR PADDING ON THE BACK SEAT...

May 23, 2003 Seats

I AM NOT SATISFIED WITH MY 2001 JETTA. ONE WEEK AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR IN AUG 2001 THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE SEATS STARTED TO MOVE EVERYTIME I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. A FEW MONTHS LATER I NOTICED THAT FLOOR PADDING ON THE BACK SEAT...

May 23, 2003 Electrical System

I AM NOT SATISFIED WITH MY 2001 JETTA. ONE WEEK AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR IN AUG 2001 THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE SEATS STARTED TO MOVE EVERYTIME I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. A FEW MONTHS LATER I NOTICED THAT FLOOR PADDING ON THE BACK SEAT...

May 23, 2003 Visibility

I AM NOT SATISFIED WITH MY 2001 JETTA. ONE WEEK AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR IN AUG 2001 THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE SEATS STARTED TO MOVE EVERYTIME I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. A FEW MONTHS LATER I NOTICED THAT FLOOR PADDING ON THE BACK SEAT...

May 23, 2003 Seats

I AM NOT SATISFIED WITH MY 2001 JETTA. ONE WEEK AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR IN AUG 2001 THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE SEATS STARTED TO MOVE EVERYTIME I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. A FEW MONTHS LATER I NOTICED THAT FLOOR PADDING ON THE BACK SEAT...

May 22, 2003 Power Train

THE GEAR WAS HARD TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK AND THE BRAKE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

May 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE GEAR WAS HARD TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK AND THE BRAKE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

May 22, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

THE LOCK ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR DID NOT LOCK WITH THE KEY OR THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING SYSTEM. THE CONSUMER HAD TO LOCK THE VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. *JB

May 22, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 8,000 mi

WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC THE CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE, THEN SUDDENLY STARTS TO ACCELERATE. THE CAR STUTTERS BEFORE TAKING OFF THIS HAS CAUSED MY WIFE TO ALMOST GET INTO NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS. WE HAVE TAKEN IT DOWN TO THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES, THE FIRST TIME THEY SAID IT WAS A CLOGGED VALVE A...

May 22, 2003 Power Train

THE GEAR WAS HARD TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK AND THE BRAKE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

May 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE GEAR WAS HARD TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK AND THE BRAKE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

May 22, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

THE LOCK ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR DID NOT LOCK WITH THE KEY OR THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING SYSTEM. THE CONSUMER HAD TO LOCK THE VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. *JB

May 22, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 8,000 mi

WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC THE CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE, THEN SUDDENLY STARTS TO ACCELERATE. THE CAR STUTTERS BEFORE TAKING OFF THIS HAS CAUSED MY WIFE TO ALMOST GET INTO NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS. WE HAVE TAKEN IT DOWN TO THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES, THE FIRST TIME THEY SAID IT WAS A CLOGGED VALVE A...

May 16, 2003 Air Bags 17,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A RESIDENTIAL STREET, AT APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH, BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR ABSOLUTELY NO REASON. THERE WERE NO HOLES OR BUMPS IN THE ROAD AND THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE GOOD. APPROXIMATELY 7-10 MINUTES PREVIOUS TO THIS, WHILE ON THE FREEWA...

May 16, 2003 Air Bags 17,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A RESIDENTIAL STREET, AT APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH, BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR ABSOLUTELY NO REASON. THERE WERE NO HOLES OR BUMPS IN THE ROAD AND THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE GOOD. APPROXIMATELY 7-10 MINUTES PREVIOUS TO THIS, WHILE ON THE FREEWA...

May 8, 2003 Air Bags 28,340 mi

I OWN A 2001 VW JETTA WOLFSBURG ADDITION. WHILE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC FROM A STOP, I RAN INTO A POTHOLE (THE SIZE OF A MODERATE SPEED BUMP), WHICH IN TURN DEPLOYED THE PASSENGER CURTAIN AND SIDE AIRBAGS IN THE JETTA. I WAS NOT GOING MORE THAN 5 - 10 MPH, AND THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO THE CAR OR THE TIR...

May 8, 2003 Air Bags 28,340 mi

I OWN A 2001 VW JETTA WOLFSBURG ADDITION. WHILE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC FROM A STOP, I RAN INTO A POTHOLE (THE SIZE OF A MODERATE SPEED BUMP), WHICH IN TURN DEPLOYED THE PASSENGER CURTAIN AND SIDE AIRBAGS IN THE JETTA. I WAS NOT GOING MORE THAN 5 - 10 MPH, AND THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO THE CAR OR THE TIR...

May 7, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,400 mi

MY 2001 VW JETTA JUST ROLLED 30000 ON THE ODOMETER. I HAVE HEARD THAT THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE PADS ON THE REAR OF THE CAR. I HAD TO PAY $350 TO GET THE PADS REPLACED AND GET THE ROTORS REFINISHED. I DON'T DRIVE THE CAR UNUSUALLY HARD AND DID NOT EXPECT THE BRAKES TO GO SO QUICKLY. ALSO...

May 7, 2003 Electrical System 30,400 mi

MY 2001 VW JETTA JUST ROLLED 30000 ON THE ODOMETER. I HAVE HEARD THAT THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE PADS ON THE REAR OF THE CAR. I HAD TO PAY $350 TO GET THE PADS REPLACED AND GET THE ROTORS REFINISHED. I DON'T DRIVE THE CAR UNUSUALLY HARD AND DID NOT EXPECT THE BRAKES TO GO SO QUICKLY. ALSO...

May 7, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,400 mi

MY 2001 VW JETTA JUST ROLLED 30000 ON THE ODOMETER. I HAVE HEARD THAT THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE PADS ON THE REAR OF THE CAR. I HAD TO PAY $350 TO GET THE PADS REPLACED AND GET THE ROTORS REFINISHED. I DON'T DRIVE THE CAR UNUSUALLY HARD AND DID NOT EXPECT THE BRAKES TO GO SO QUICKLY. ALSO...

May 7, 2003 Electrical System 30,400 mi

MY 2001 VW JETTA JUST ROLLED 30000 ON THE ODOMETER. I HAVE HEARD THAT THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE PADS ON THE REAR OF THE CAR. I HAD TO PAY $350 TO GET THE PADS REPLACED AND GET THE ROTORS REFINISHED. I DON'T DRIVE THE CAR UNUSUALLY HARD AND DID NOT EXPECT THE BRAKES TO GO SO QUICKLY. ALSO...

May 1, 2003 Unknown Or Other 100,500 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2001 TDI JETTA. I HAVE HAD THREE MASS AIR SENSORS REPLACED, TWO OF WHICH WERE COVERED UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRENTY AT APPROXIMATELY 37,000 MILES, THIS LAST ONE WAS NOT. VW REFUSED TO ASSIST WITH THE REPAIR. ALSO, A DEALER PREVIOUSLY TOLD ME BACK IN AUGUST 2002 THAT I NEEDED $700....

May 1, 2003 Unknown Or Other 100,500 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2001 TDI JETTA. I HAVE HAD THREE MASS AIR SENSORS REPLACED, TWO OF WHICH WERE COVERED UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRENTY AT APPROXIMATELY 37,000 MILES, THIS LAST ONE WAS NOT. VW REFUSED TO ASSIST WITH THE REPAIR. ALSO, A DEALER PREVIOUSLY TOLD ME BACK IN AUGUST 2002 THAT I NEEDED $700....

Apr 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 6,000 mi

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, WHEN "FLOORING" MY 2001 VW JETTA GLS 1.8T AS TO MERGE ON THE HIGHWAY, APPROX. 50% OF THE TIME I EXPERIENCE LOSS OF POWER. THE ENGINE AND TURBO SEEM TO STALL OUT UNTIL I LET OFF THE GAS AND REAPPLY. DUE TO THE SPORADIC NATURE OF THIS, THE DEALER CAN NOT RECREATE. I BELIE...

Apr 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 6,000 mi

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, WHEN "FLOORING" MY 2001 VW JETTA GLS 1.8T AS TO MERGE ON THE HIGHWAY, APPROX. 50% OF THE TIME I EXPERIENCE LOSS OF POWER. THE ENGINE AND TURBO SEEM TO STALL OUT UNTIL I LET OFF THE GAS AND REAPPLY. DUE TO THE SPORADIC NATURE OF THIS, THE DEALER CAN NOT RECREATE. I BELIE...

Apr 26, 2003 Air Bags 20,335 mi

ON MARCH 12TH DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES AN HOUR MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN THE PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG AND SEAT BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. DEALER SAID THAT THE 'COMPUTER' INDICATED THAT THERE WAS IMPACT AT SOME POINT AND WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER. THE ONLY INCIDENT THAT CAR HAS HAD WAS A...

Apr 26, 2003 Air Bags 20,335 mi

ON MARCH 12TH DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES AN HOUR MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN THE PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG AND SEAT BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. DEALER SAID THAT THE 'COMPUTER' INDICATED THAT THERE WAS IMPACT AT SOME POINT AND WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER. THE ONLY INCIDENT THAT CAR HAS HAD WAS A...

Apr 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CAR WHICH WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN JULY 2001 HAS BEEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP 13 TIMES. I PURCHASED A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE ONGOING PROBLEM IS THAT THE CAR IS LOSING POWER WHILE ACCELERATING. VOLKSWAGEN DOESN'T WANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE DEFECT OF THEIR OWN PRODUCT. I WAS TOLD TWO THINGS WHICH DOE...

Apr 11, 2003 Air Bags

MY CAR WHICH WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN JULY 2001 HAS BEEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP 13 TIMES. I PURCHASED A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE ONGOING PROBLEM IS THAT THE CAR IS LOSING POWER WHILE ACCELERATING. VOLKSWAGEN DOESN'T WANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE DEFECT OF THEIR OWN PRODUCT. I WAS TOLD TWO THINGS WHICH DOE...

Apr 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CAR WHICH WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN JULY 2001 HAS BEEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP 13 TIMES. I PURCHASED A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE ONGOING PROBLEM IS THAT THE CAR IS LOSING POWER WHILE ACCELERATING. VOLKSWAGEN DOESN'T WANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE DEFECT OF THEIR OWN PRODUCT. I WAS TOLD TWO THINGS WHICH DOE...

Apr 11, 2003 Air Bags

MY CAR WHICH WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN JULY 2001 HAS BEEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP 13 TIMES. I PURCHASED A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE ONGOING PROBLEM IS THAT THE CAR IS LOSING POWER WHILE ACCELERATING. VOLKSWAGEN DOESN'T WANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE DEFECT OF THEIR OWN PRODUCT. I WAS TOLD TWO THINGS WHICH DOE...

Apr 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23,000 mi

BACK BRAKES AND ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED ON MY 2001 JETTA GLX V6 WHICH WAS PURCHASED 08/01. I ONLY HAD 23,000 MILES ON THE CAR! AT MY 20,000 MILE SERVICE NO PROBLEMS WERE MENTIONED. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON TOO. I HAD TO HAVE MY O2 SENSOR REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE WARRANTY DID NOT COV...

Apr 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 23,000 mi

BACK BRAKES AND ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED ON MY 2001 JETTA GLX V6 WHICH WAS PURCHASED 08/01. I ONLY HAD 23,000 MILES ON THE CAR! AT MY 20,000 MILE SERVICE NO PROBLEMS WERE MENTIONED. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON TOO. I HAD TO HAVE MY O2 SENSOR REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE WARRANTY DID NOT COV...

Apr 5, 2003 Equipment 23,000 mi

BACK BRAKES AND ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED ON MY 2001 JETTA GLX V6 WHICH WAS PURCHASED 08/01. I ONLY HAD 23,000 MILES ON THE CAR! AT MY 20,000 MILE SERVICE NO PROBLEMS WERE MENTIONED. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON TOO. I HAD TO HAVE MY O2 SENSOR REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE WARRANTY DID NOT COV...

Apr 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23,000 mi

BACK BRAKES AND ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED ON MY 2001 JETTA GLX V6 WHICH WAS PURCHASED 08/01. I ONLY HAD 23,000 MILES ON THE CAR! AT MY 20,000 MILE SERVICE NO PROBLEMS WERE MENTIONED. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON TOO. I HAD TO HAVE MY O2 SENSOR REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE WARRANTY DID NOT COV...

Apr 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 23,000 mi

BACK BRAKES AND ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED ON MY 2001 JETTA GLX V6 WHICH WAS PURCHASED 08/01. I ONLY HAD 23,000 MILES ON THE CAR! AT MY 20,000 MILE SERVICE NO PROBLEMS WERE MENTIONED. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON TOO. I HAD TO HAVE MY O2 SENSOR REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE WARRANTY DID NOT COV...

Apr 5, 2003 Equipment 23,000 mi

BACK BRAKES AND ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED ON MY 2001 JETTA GLX V6 WHICH WAS PURCHASED 08/01. I ONLY HAD 23,000 MILES ON THE CAR! AT MY 20,000 MILE SERVICE NO PROBLEMS WERE MENTIONED. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON TOO. I HAD TO HAVE MY O2 SENSOR REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE WARRANTY DID NOT COV...

Apr 2, 2003 Air Bags 27,196 mi

THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT IMPACT. *JB.....*AK

Apr 2, 2003 Air Bags 27,196 mi

THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT IMPACT. *JB.....*AK

Apr 1, 2003 Electrical System

THE AC/HEAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL PANEL NO LONGER ILLUMINATES. *JB

Apr 1, 2003 Electrical System 16,869 mi

DEAR SIRS: COMPLAINT AGAINST: VOLKSWAGEN (VW) OF AMERICA, ROCHESTER HILLS, MI BURLINGTON VW (BVW) AND ENTERPRISE CAR RENTAL (ECR), BOTH IN BURLINGTON, NJ. "IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE INCONVENIENCE TO CUSTOMERS DURING REPAIR, (VW) WILL OFFER ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION AT NO COST." - FROM VW WEBSITE, I...

Apr 1, 2003 Electrical System

THE AC/HEAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL PANEL NO LONGER ILLUMINATES. *JB

Apr 1, 2003 Electrical System 16,869 mi

DEAR SIRS: COMPLAINT AGAINST: VOLKSWAGEN (VW) OF AMERICA, ROCHESTER HILLS, MI BURLINGTON VW (BVW) AND ENTERPRISE CAR RENTAL (ECR), BOTH IN BURLINGTON, NJ. "IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE INCONVENIENCE TO CUSTOMERS DURING REPAIR, (VW) WILL OFFER ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION AT NO COST." - FROM VW WEBSITE, I...

Mar 19, 2003 Electrical System

THE COIL PACK FAILED ON THE VEHICLE, THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED CONSUMER ONLY THE DEFECTIVE COILS WOULD BE REPLACED. *JB

Mar 19, 2003 Electrical System

THE COIL PACK FAILED ON THE VEHICLE, THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED CONSUMER ONLY THE DEFECTIVE COILS WOULD BE REPLACED. *JB

Mar 17, 2003 Electrical System

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE AND THE VEHICLE HAD NO POWER. TWO OF THE FOUR IGNITION COILS HAD FAILED AND WERE REPLACED. CONSUMER FELT IT WOULD HAVE BEEN MORE COST EFFECTIVE IF ALL FOUR IGNITION COILS WERE REPLACED. HOWEVER...

Mar 17, 2003 Electrical System

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE AND THE VEHICLE HAD NO POWER. TWO OF THE FOUR IGNITION COILS HAD FAILED AND WERE REPLACED. CONSUMER FELT IT WOULD HAVE BEEN MORE COST EFFECTIVE IF ALL FOUR IGNITION COILS WERE REPLACED. HOWEVER...

Mar 14, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA KNOWS ABOUT A BRAKE PROBLEM WITH 2001 JETTA'S. THEY ARE SOFT BRAKE PADS, WEARING OUT BEFORE IT'S TIME WITH NO INDICATION WHAT SO EVER. THE BRAKES GRIND INTO THE ROTORS, WHICH NEED TO BE REPLACED. VW HAS REPLACED BOTH PADS AND BRAKES WITH SOME CUSTOMERS (OUTSIDE OF THE WARRANTY ...

Mar 14, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA KNOWS ABOUT A BRAKE PROBLEM WITH 2001 JETTA'S. THEY ARE SOFT BRAKE PADS, WEARING OUT BEFORE IT'S TIME WITH NO INDICATION WHAT SO EVER. THE BRAKES GRIND INTO THE ROTORS, WHICH NEED TO BE REPLACED. VW HAS REPLACED BOTH PADS AND BRAKES WITH SOME CUSTOMERS (OUTSIDE OF THE WARRANTY ...

Mar 13, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND THEN STALLED.*JB

Mar 13, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND THEN STALLED.*JB

Feb 27, 2003 Visibility 11,890 mi

FRONT RIGHT WINDOW JUST FELL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AFTER A POP SOUND. THIS IS A POWER WINDOW SYSTEM. *JB

Feb 27, 2003 Visibility 11,890 mi

FRONT RIGHT WINDOW JUST FELL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AFTER A POP SOUND. THIS IS A POWER WINDOW SYSTEM. *JB

Feb 14, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER WANTED TO KNOW WHAT THE FOLLOW UP WAS FOR THIS VEHICLE REGARDING THE DEFFECTIVE AIRBAGS. *JG *JB

Feb 14, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER WANTED TO KNOW WHAT THE FOLLOW UP WAS FOR THIS VEHICLE REGARDING THE DEFFECTIVE AIRBAGS. *JG *JB

Feb 5, 2003 Fuel System, Diesel 13,670 mi

TWICE, VEHICLE HAS STALLED ALMOST CAUSING COLLISION. PH

Feb 5, 2003 Exterior Lighting 18,059 mi

THE CRUISE/BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED WHICH CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *NLM

Feb 5, 2003 Fuel System, Diesel 13,670 mi

TWICE, VEHICLE HAS STALLED ALMOST CAUSING COLLISION. PH

Feb 5, 2003 Exterior Lighting 18,059 mi

THE CRUISE/BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED WHICH CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *NLM

Feb 3, 2003 Seat Belts Crash

DURING AN ACCIDENT, THE FRONT SEAT BELTS DID NOT LATCH PROPERLY CAUSING INJURIES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PH

Feb 3, 2003 Seat Belts Crash

DURING AN ACCIDENT, THE FRONT SEAT BELTS DID NOT LATCH PROPERLY CAUSING INJURIES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PH

Feb 1, 2003 Electrical System

THIS IS TO LODGE A COMPLAINT AGAINST VW...AM FORCED TO DRIVE MY 2001 JETTA DESPITE THE FACT THAT MY IGNITION COILS COULD FAIL AT ANY TIME...ALTHOUGH IT APPEARS VW DOESN'T WANT TO ADMIT IT, THIS IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE..THESE CARS SHOULD BE RECALLED. TS

Feb 1, 2003 Electrical System

THIS IS TO LODGE A COMPLAINT AGAINST VW...AM FORCED TO DRIVE MY 2001 JETTA DESPITE THE FACT THAT MY IGNITION COILS COULD FAIL AT ANY TIME...ALTHOUGH IT APPEARS VW DOESN'T WANT TO ADMIT IT, THIS IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE..THESE CARS SHOULD BE RECALLED. TS

Jan 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

IGNITION COIL FAILED AND THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN CAUSING LOST OF POWER STEERING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PH

Jan 29, 2003 Electrical System 23,230 mi

IGNITION COILS ON NEW VOLKSWAGEN 1.8T MOTORS ARE HORRIBLE. I KNOW IT'S A NATION WIDE PROBLEMS, SO WHY HASN'T ANYTHING BEEN DONE ABOUT IT YET!!!!!!!??????? I'M TIRED OF WONDERING WHEN AND WHERE MY CAR WILL BREAK DOWN... SOMETHING NEEDS TO HAPPEN

Jan 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

IGNITION COIL FAILED AND THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN CAUSING LOST OF POWER STEERING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PH

Jan 29, 2003 Electrical System 23,230 mi

IGNITION COILS ON NEW VOLKSWAGEN 1.8T MOTORS ARE HORRIBLE. I KNOW IT'S A NATION WIDE PROBLEMS, SO WHY HASN'T ANYTHING BEEN DONE ABOUT IT YET!!!!!!!??????? I'M TIRED OF WONDERING WHEN AND WHERE MY CAR WILL BREAK DOWN... SOMETHING NEEDS TO HAPPEN

Jan 28, 2003 Electrical System 30,000 mi

IGNITION COIL FAILURE - THE IGNITION COIL IN 2001 VOLKSWAGON JETTAS IS DEFECTIVE. VW KNOWS OF THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE DONE NOTHING REMEDY THIS PROBLEM. THERE ARE 4 COIL IN THE CAR AND ONLY ONE HAS GONE BAD, THAT LEAVE 3 MORE READY TO DIE. I HAVE LOST FAITH IN MY CAR SINCE I KNOW IT WILL FAIL ME SOO...

Jan 28, 2003 Electrical System 13,000 mi

THE VW JETTA 1.8 TURBO MOTOR HAS COIL-PACKS THAT CONTINUALLY FAILS. MY CAR IS 1.5 YEARS OLD AND HAS FOR THRU 4 COILPACKS. WHEN A COILPACK DIES, IT CAUSES THE CAR TO NOT REALLY RUN, ON 2-3 CYCLINDERS VS 4. . THUS LEAVING YOU STRANDED. I USED TO WORK TILL MID-NIGHT AND DRIVE 50+ MILES EACH WAY TO WORK...

Jan 28, 2003 Electrical System 30,000 mi

IGNITION COIL FAILURE - THE IGNITION COIL IN 2001 VOLKSWAGON JETTAS IS DEFECTIVE. VW KNOWS OF THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE DONE NOTHING REMEDY THIS PROBLEM. THERE ARE 4 COIL IN THE CAR AND ONLY ONE HAS GONE BAD, THAT LEAVE 3 MORE READY TO DIE. I HAVE LOST FAITH IN MY CAR SINCE I KNOW IT WILL FAIL ME SOO...

Jan 28, 2003 Electrical System 13,000 mi

THE VW JETTA 1.8 TURBO MOTOR HAS COIL-PACKS THAT CONTINUALLY FAILS. MY CAR IS 1.5 YEARS OLD AND HAS FOR THRU 4 COILPACKS. WHEN A COILPACK DIES, IT CAUSES THE CAR TO NOT REALLY RUN, ON 2-3 CYCLINDERS VS 4. . THUS LEAVING YOU STRANDED. I USED TO WORK TILL MID-NIGHT AND DRIVE 50+ MILES EACH WAY TO WORK...

Jan 27, 2003 Electrical System

IGNITION COIL FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 27, 2003 Electrical System 28,300 mi

COIL PACK FAILURE - LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE.

Jan 27, 2003 Electrical System

IGNITION COIL FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 27, 2003 Electrical System 28,300 mi

COIL PACK FAILURE - LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE.

Jan 22, 2003 Suspension

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE IGNITION COIL PACKS. ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER AND STALLS. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THE IGNITION COILS WERE BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BUT THEY ALSO TOLD THE CON...

Jan 22, 2003 Suspension

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE IGNITION COIL PACKS. ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER AND STALLS. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THE IGNITION COILS WERE BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BUT THEY ALSO TOLD THE CON...

Jan 18, 2003 Electrical System 17,460 mi

JUST HAD MY COIL PACK FAIL ON ME AND WILL BE TAKING IT TO THE DEALER TO GET REPLACED.

Jan 18, 2003 Electrical System 17,460 mi

JUST HAD MY COIL PACK FAIL ON ME AND WILL BE TAKING IT TO THE DEALER TO GET REPLACED.

Jan 17, 2003 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING AND VIBRATING WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DUE TO THE IGNITION COIL. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Jan 17, 2003 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING AND VIBRATING WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DUE TO THE IGNITION COIL. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Jan 16, 2003 Seats 19,900 mi

THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: TREAD SEPARATION(TIRES)/THE OUTSIDE TIRES CUPPED, MORE WEAR ON THE CENTER, 3-4 TIRES HAD SHOWN A SIGN OF SEPARATING CORDS, THE DRIVER SEAT BACK IS WORN, UNSPECIFIED BAD REMOTE, AND THE SPEAKER WOULD DRIFT AWAY THEN COME BACK AGAIN. THE CONSUMER SEEKS REI...

Jan 16, 2003 Equipment 19,900 mi

THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: TREAD SEPARATION(TIRES)/THE OUTSIDE TIRES CUPPED, MORE WEAR ON THE CENTER, 3-4 TIRES HAD SHOWN A SIGN OF SEPARATING CORDS, THE DRIVER SEAT BACK IS WORN, UNSPECIFIED BAD REMOTE, AND THE SPEAKER WOULD DRIFT AWAY THEN COME BACK AGAIN. THE CONSUMER SEEKS REI...

Jan 16, 2003 Seats 19,900 mi

THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: TREAD SEPARATION(TIRES)/THE OUTSIDE TIRES CUPPED, MORE WEAR ON THE CENTER, 3-4 TIRES HAD SHOWN A SIGN OF SEPARATING CORDS, THE DRIVER SEAT BACK IS WORN, UNSPECIFIED BAD REMOTE, AND THE SPEAKER WOULD DRIFT AWAY THEN COME BACK AGAIN. THE CONSUMER SEEKS REI...

Jan 16, 2003 Equipment 19,900 mi

THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: TREAD SEPARATION(TIRES)/THE OUTSIDE TIRES CUPPED, MORE WEAR ON THE CENTER, 3-4 TIRES HAD SHOWN A SIGN OF SEPARATING CORDS, THE DRIVER SEAT BACK IS WORN, UNSPECIFIED BAD REMOTE, AND THE SPEAKER WOULD DRIFT AWAY THEN COME BACK AGAIN. THE CONSUMER SEEKS REI...

Jan 15, 2003 Electrical System 24,782 mi

IGNITION COIL FAILURE, CYLINDER #3 JUNE 4, 2001 AT 6324 MI. SPARK PLUG FAILURE, CYLINDER #3, JANUARY 10, 2002 AT 16,245 MI. IGNITION COIL FAILURE, CYLINDER #4, APRIL 22, 2002 AT 17, 481 MI. IGNITION COIL FAILURE, CYLINDER #3, JULY 10, 2002 AT 19,597 MI. IGNITION COIL FAILURE, CYLINDER #4, JANUAR...

Jan 15, 2003 Electrical System 24,750 mi

WHEN I STARTED THE CAR AFTER A COUPLE OF DAYS IT WAS RUNNING REALLY ROUGH. GRADUALLY IT WAS LOSING POWER AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. WHEN I GOT OUT OF THE CAR THE EXHAUST SMELT REALLY BAD. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THE FOLLOWING DAY, HE INFORMED ME THAT IT WAS A IGNITION COIL PAC...

Jan 15, 2003 Electrical System 24,782 mi

IGNITION COIL FAILURE, CYLINDER #3 JUNE 4, 2001 AT 6324 MI. SPARK PLUG FAILURE, CYLINDER #3, JANUARY 10, 2002 AT 16,245 MI. IGNITION COIL FAILURE, CYLINDER #4, APRIL 22, 2002 AT 17, 481 MI. IGNITION COIL FAILURE, CYLINDER #3, JULY 10, 2002 AT 19,597 MI. IGNITION COIL FAILURE, CYLINDER #4, JANUAR...

Jan 15, 2003 Electrical System 24,750 mi

WHEN I STARTED THE CAR AFTER A COUPLE OF DAYS IT WAS RUNNING REALLY ROUGH. GRADUALLY IT WAS LOSING POWER AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. WHEN I GOT OUT OF THE CAR THE EXHAUST SMELT REALLY BAD. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THE FOLLOWING DAY, HE INFORMED ME THAT IT WAS A IGNITION COIL PAC...

Jan 14, 2003 Suspension

CONSUMER NOTICED A DECREASE IN ACCELERATION ABILITY. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THE COIL SPRINGS WERE BAD. BUT WILL ONLY REPLACE THEM AS THEY GO OUT. CONSUMER FEELS UNSAFE DRIVING WITH 3 DEFECTIVE COIL SPRINGS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB

Jan 14, 2003 Suspension

CONSUMER NOTICED A DECREASE IN ACCELERATION ABILITY. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THE COIL SPRINGS WERE BAD. BUT WILL ONLY REPLACE THEM AS THEY GO OUT. CONSUMER FEELS UNSAFE DRIVING WITH 3 DEFECTIVE COIL SPRINGS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB

Jan 13, 2003 Air Bags Crash 40,800 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING AN ACCIDENT THAT MAY HAVE TOTALED THE CAR. DAMAGE WAS TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE ONLY AND THE PASSENGER FRONT AIRBAG DID DEPLOY.

Jan 13, 2003 Air Bags Crash 40,800 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING AN ACCIDENT THAT MAY HAVE TOTALED THE CAR. DAMAGE WAS TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE ONLY AND THE PASSENGER FRONT AIRBAG DID DEPLOY.

Jan 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE ENGINE FAILED AND LOST POWER AND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE.*JB

Jan 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 40MPH THE ENGINE MAKES A SEVERE NOISE AND THEN A VIBRATION IS FELT AS IF THE ENGINE IS LOOSING POWER, WHICH WAS DUE TO A FAULTY ENGINE COIL PACK THAT WENT BAD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND WILL CHANGE ONLY ONE COIL. DUKE GOLD'S SPEED WAY VOLKSWAGEN DEALER, WILL NOT REPLA...

Jan 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE ENGINE FAILED AND LOST POWER AND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE.*JB

Jan 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 40MPH THE ENGINE MAKES A SEVERE NOISE AND THEN A VIBRATION IS FELT AS IF THE ENGINE IS LOOSING POWER, WHICH WAS DUE TO A FAULTY ENGINE COIL PACK THAT WENT BAD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND WILL CHANGE ONLY ONE COIL. DUKE GOLD'S SPEED WAY VOLKSWAGEN DEALER, WILL NOT REPLA...

Jan 9, 2003 Electrical System 18,400 mi

COIL FAILED ON 2001 VW JETTA 1.8 T, AT 18400 MILES,MANUFACTUROR DEFECT,VW IS HAVING THE COIL REMANUFACTURED. DEALER SAYS PART COULD TAKE UP TO 2 MONTHS BECAUSE OF BACK ORDERS.THIS SIMPLY STATES THEY CAN'T KEEP UP WITH THE SUPPLY AND DEMAND AS SO MANY HAVE TO BE REPLACED. PART SHOULD BE RECALLED AND ...

Jan 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,000 mi

PURCHASED NEW 2001 JETTA IN AUGUST OF 2000, GLS 2.0L ENGINE AND IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN BURNING/LOSING OIL. ABOUT 1 QT EVEY 1000 MILES DRIVEN. CANNOT UNDERSTAND AND OIL CONSUMPTION TEST BY VWOF A IN JULY OF 2002 SAID IT WAS NORMAL EVEN AFTER BREAKIN PERIOD. CAR CURRENTLY HAS 46,000 MILES. I AM PISSED...

Jan 9, 2003 Electrical System 18,400 mi

COIL FAILED ON 2001 VW JETTA 1.8 T, AT 18400 MILES,MANUFACTUROR DEFECT,VW IS HAVING THE COIL REMANUFACTURED. DEALER SAYS PART COULD TAKE UP TO 2 MONTHS BECAUSE OF BACK ORDERS.THIS SIMPLY STATES THEY CAN'T KEEP UP WITH THE SUPPLY AND DEMAND AS SO MANY HAVE TO BE REPLACED. PART SHOULD BE RECALLED AND ...

Jan 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,000 mi

PURCHASED NEW 2001 JETTA IN AUGUST OF 2000, GLS 2.0L ENGINE AND IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN BURNING/LOSING OIL. ABOUT 1 QT EVEY 1000 MILES DRIVEN. CANNOT UNDERSTAND AND OIL CONSUMPTION TEST BY VWOF A IN JULY OF 2002 SAID IT WAS NORMAL EVEN AFTER BREAKIN PERIOD. CAR CURRENTLY HAS 46,000 MILES. I AM PISSED...

Jan 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING , VEHICLE STARTED TO STALL AND THEN SHUT OFF. DEALER CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

Jan 3, 2003 Electrical System 18,700 mi

ELECTRICAL IGNITION COIL FAILED WHILE TRAVELING IN A REMOTE AREA. TS

Jan 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING , VEHICLE STARTED TO STALL AND THEN SHUT OFF. DEALER CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

Jan 3, 2003 Electrical System 18,700 mi

ELECTRICAL IGNITION COIL FAILED WHILE TRAVELING IN A REMOTE AREA. TS

Dec 30, 2002 Electrical System 19,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 JETTA 1.8T WOLFSBURG. THE CAR HAD A COIL PACK FAILURE ON NOVEMBER 28, 2002 AND AGAIN ON DECEMBER 30, 2002.

Dec 30, 2002 Electrical System 19,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 JETTA 1.8T WOLFSBURG. THE CAR HAD A COIL PACK FAILURE ON NOVEMBER 28, 2002 AND AGAIN ON DECEMBER 30, 2002.

Dec 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 21,000 mi

I HAD A COIL PACK BURN OUT ON MY 2001 VW JETTA - IT HAS 21000 MILES. IT APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN PROBLEM AND MANY PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THIS FAILURE. VW (AND AUDI) WILL ONLY REPLACE COILS WHEN THEY INDIVIDUALLY BURN OUT. VW/AUDI SHOULD RECALL AND REPLACE ALL COILS EITHER AT THE TIME OF BURN OUT OR BE...

Dec 27, 2002 Electrical System 21,000 mi

I HAD A COIL PACK BURN OUT ON MY 2001 VW JETTA - IT HAS 21000 MILES. IT APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN PROBLEM AND MANY PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THIS FAILURE. VW (AND AUDI) WILL ONLY REPLACE COILS WHEN THEY INDIVIDUALLY BURN OUT. VW/AUDI SHOULD RECALL AND REPLACE ALL COILS EITHER AT THE TIME OF BURN OUT OR BE...

Dec 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 21,000 mi

I HAD A COIL PACK BURN OUT ON MY 2001 VW JETTA - IT HAS 21000 MILES. IT APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN PROBLEM AND MANY PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THIS FAILURE. VW (AND AUDI) WILL ONLY REPLACE COILS WHEN THEY INDIVIDUALLY BURN OUT. VW/AUDI SHOULD RECALL AND REPLACE ALL COILS EITHER AT THE TIME OF BURN OUT OR BE...

Dec 27, 2002 Electrical System 21,000 mi

I HAD A COIL PACK BURN OUT ON MY 2001 VW JETTA - IT HAS 21000 MILES. IT APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN PROBLEM AND MANY PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THIS FAILURE. VW (AND AUDI) WILL ONLY REPLACE COILS WHEN THEY INDIVIDUALLY BURN OUT. VW/AUDI SHOULD RECALL AND REPLACE ALL COILS EITHER AT THE TIME OF BURN OUT OR BE...

Dec 23, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING IGNITION COIL FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO BREAK DOWN CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD. MANUFACTURER IS AWARE THAT COILS ARE DEFECTIVE BUT WILL NOT REPLACE UNTIL COMPONENT FAILS. TS

Dec 23, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING IGNITION COIL FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO BREAK DOWN CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD. MANUFACTURER IS AWARE THAT COILS ARE DEFECTIVE BUT WILL NOT REPLACE UNTIL COMPONENT FAILS. TS

Dec 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND HESTSTATE . PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Dec 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND HESTSTATE . PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Dec 19, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER PUT THE VEHICLES' DEFROSTER ON , AND THE BACK WINDSHIELD IMPLODE, WITHOUT BEING HIT BY AN OBJECT OR VEHICLE BEING IN AN ACCIDENT, AND WENT INTO THE BACK SEAT. NO ONE WAS INJURED, CAUSE SEAT WAS NOT OCCUPIED AT THE TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS

Dec 19, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER PUT THE VEHICLES' DEFROSTER ON , AND THE BACK WINDSHIELD IMPLODE, WITHOUT BEING HIT BY AN OBJECT OR VEHICLE BEING IN AN ACCIDENT, AND WENT INTO THE BACK SEAT. NO ONE WAS INJURED, CAUSE SEAT WAS NOT OCCUPIED AT THE TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS

Dec 18, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD. CAUSING THE COIL PACK TO LEAK OIL. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Dec 18, 2002 Electrical System 19,000 mi

IGNITION COIL FAILURES ON MY 2001 JETTA GLS 1.8T. 3 COILS FAILED LEADING TO A VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING SITUATION WHERE I COULD NOT ACCELERATE OUT OF A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. VW CHANGED ONLY 3 COILS, SAYING THEY WERE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IGNITION COILS, BUT WILL NOT CHANGE A PART UNLESS IT FA...

Dec 18, 2002 Electrical System 45,000 mi

NUMBER (4) COILPACK ON MY 2001 VW JETTA WOLFSBURG WENT BAD AND THE CAR WAS RENDERED UNDRIVABLE UNTIL I USED ANOTHER FORM OF TRANSPORTATION TO GET TO A NEARBY DEALER TO BUY A REPLACEMENT

Dec 18, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD. CAUSING THE COIL PACK TO LEAK OIL. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Dec 18, 2002 Electrical System 19,000 mi

IGNITION COIL FAILURES ON MY 2001 JETTA GLS 1.8T. 3 COILS FAILED LEADING TO A VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING SITUATION WHERE I COULD NOT ACCELERATE OUT OF A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. VW CHANGED ONLY 3 COILS, SAYING THEY WERE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IGNITION COILS, BUT WILL NOT CHANGE A PART UNLESS IT FA...

Dec 18, 2002 Electrical System 45,000 mi

NUMBER (4) COILPACK ON MY 2001 VW JETTA WOLFSBURG WENT BAD AND THE CAR WAS RENDERED UNDRIVABLE UNTIL I USED ANOTHER FORM OF TRANSPORTATION TO GET TO A NEARBY DEALER TO BUY A REPLACEMENT

Dec 17, 2002 Electrical System 17,000 mi

THE NUMBER OF MISFIRES AND FAILED COILPACK'S ON MY '01 VW JETTA 1.8T IS RIDICULOUS. I KNOW OF SEVERAL PEOPLE GOING THROUGH THE SAME THING. WHEN THE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY IS WAS IN THE SHOP AT LEAST 3 TIMES FOR THE SAME MISFIRE PROBLEM AND NOW THAT I'M OUT OF WARRANTY THE PROBLEM IS STILL VERY PER...

Dec 17, 2002 Electrical System 17,000 mi

THE NUMBER OF MISFIRES AND FAILED COILPACK'S ON MY '01 VW JETTA 1.8T IS RIDICULOUS. I KNOW OF SEVERAL PEOPLE GOING THROUGH THE SAME THING. WHEN THE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY IS WAS IN THE SHOP AT LEAST 3 TIMES FOR THE SAME MISFIRE PROBLEM AND NOW THAT I'M OUT OF WARRANTY THE PROBLEM IS STILL VERY PER...

Dec 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

DEALER MECHANIC STATED THAT THE AIR PUMP RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CAR WAS GARAGED EVERY NIGHT. WARRANTY ON PART EXPIRED AT 24000 MILES I HAVE 31000.

Dec 16, 2002 Structure

CREAKING FROM DOOR JAM AREA ON ACCELERATION/ DECELERATION. *JB ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****770759

Dec 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

DEALER MECHANIC STATED THAT THE AIR PUMP RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CAR WAS GARAGED EVERY NIGHT. WARRANTY ON PART EXPIRED AT 24000 MILES I HAVE 31000.

Dec 16, 2002 Structure

CREAKING FROM DOOR JAM AREA ON ACCELERATION/ DECELERATION. *JB ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****770759

Dec 12, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS---770753. *AK *NLM

Dec 12, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS---770753. *AK *NLM

Dec 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY. DT

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Dec 4, 2002 Visibility

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Dec 4, 2002 Visibility

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Dec 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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Nov 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

@ 20000 MILES DESERT VW PERFORMED WARRENTY SERVICE (5 WEEKS AGO) WHICH INCLUDED A COMPLETE BREAK INSPECTION. AT THE TIME NO PROBLEM WAS SEEN. @ 22000 MILES BOTH PADS ON THE BACK WERE TOTALLY GONE. I UNDERSTAND VW USED A THINNER PAD ON THE 2001 JETTA'S. THIS WAS TO CUT DOWN ON NOISE NOTED ON THE 200...

Nov 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

@ 20000 MILES DESERT VW PERFORMED WARRENTY SERVICE (5 WEEKS AGO) WHICH INCLUDED A COMPLETE BREAK INSPECTION. AT THE TIME NO PROBLEM WAS SEEN. @ 22000 MILES BOTH PADS ON THE BACK WERE TOTALLY GONE. I UNDERSTAND VW USED A THINNER PAD ON THE 2001 JETTA'S. THIS WAS TO CUT DOWN ON NOISE NOTED ON THE 200...

Nov 25, 2002 Structure

THE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY ON MY JETTA PARTIALLY DETACHES WHENEVER IT SCRAPES AGAINST A CURB OR PARKING BLOCK. I HAVE HAD IT REPAIRED THREE TIMES AND TRIED TO REPAIR IT MYSELF THREE TIMES. I HAVE SPENT OVER FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS IN THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP AND NOW IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS IS OBV...

Nov 25, 2002 Structure

THE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY ON MY JETTA PARTIALLY DETACHES WHENEVER IT SCRAPES AGAINST A CURB OR PARKING BLOCK. I HAVE HAD IT REPAIRED THREE TIMES AND TRIED TO REPAIR IT MYSELF THREE TIMES. I HAVE SPENT OVER FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS IN THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP AND NOW IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS IS OBV...

Nov 17, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HAD PROBLEMS PRIOR WITH BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATING WHEN DEPRESSED SLIGHTLY AND ALSO DURING TURNS WITH LOSS OF BRAKE POWER. ABS SYSTEM REPLACED BY LOCAL DEALER. HAD AN INCIDENT AFTER REPLACEMENT. GOING DOWN A HILL AT 45 MPH WITH A RIGHT BEND, APPLIED BRAKES. SAME VIBRATION IN BRAKE PEDAL, NO BRAKING POWER...

Nov 17, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HAD PROBLEMS PRIOR WITH BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATING WHEN DEPRESSED SLIGHTLY AND ALSO DURING TURNS WITH LOSS OF BRAKE POWER. ABS SYSTEM REPLACED BY LOCAL DEALER. HAD AN INCIDENT AFTER REPLACEMENT. GOING DOWN A HILL AT 45 MPH WITH A RIGHT BEND, APPLIED BRAKES. SAME VIBRATION IN BRAKE PEDAL, NO BRAKING POWER...

Nov 13, 2002 Electrical System 9,000 mi

THE CEHCK ENGING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS A FAULTY IGNITION COIL. TS *JB

Nov 13, 2002 Steering

THE 2001 VW JETTA HAS HAD THREE O2 (OXYGEN) SENSOR FAILURES SINCE PURCHASE IN SEPTEMBER 2000. IN ADDITION HAVE EXPERIENCED THE NEED, ACCORDING TO DEALERSHIP, TO HAVE O2 SENSOR CLEANED, WHICH AGAIN CAUSED ENGINE LIGHT TO APPEAR. HAVE TALKED TO VW OF AMERICA, CLAIM MY JETTA IS NOT ONE OF THE CARS ISSU...

Nov 13, 2002 Electrical System 9,000 mi

THE CEHCK ENGING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS A FAULTY IGNITION COIL. TS *JB

Nov 13, 2002 Steering

THE 2001 VW JETTA HAS HAD THREE O2 (OXYGEN) SENSOR FAILURES SINCE PURCHASE IN SEPTEMBER 2000. IN ADDITION HAVE EXPERIENCED THE NEED, ACCORDING TO DEALERSHIP, TO HAVE O2 SENSOR CLEANED, WHICH AGAIN CAUSED ENGINE LIGHT TO APPEAR. HAVE TALKED TO VW OF AMERICA, CLAIM MY JETTA IS NOT ONE OF THE CARS ISSU...

Nov 8, 2002 Air Bags 60,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS AND THE OVERHEAD AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT CONTACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. TS *JG

Nov 8, 2002 Air Bags 60,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS AND THE OVERHEAD AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT CONTACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. TS *JG

Nov 4, 2002 Service Brakes, Air 10,800 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON THE ABS CONTROL UNIT IN MARCH 2002. AN APPOINTMENT COULD NOT BE MADE UNTIL JULY 10, 2002. THE ABS LIGHT & BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER WAS TOLD TO CONTINUE DRIVING THE CAR UNTIL JUNE 25. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY WERE APP...

Nov 4, 2002 Service Brakes, Air 10,800 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON THE ABS CONTROL UNIT IN MARCH 2002. AN APPOINTMENT COULD NOT BE MADE UNTIL JULY 10, 2002. THE ABS LIGHT & BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER WAS TOLD TO CONTINUE DRIVING THE CAR UNTIL JUNE 25. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY WERE APP...

Oct 31, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD HESTATE AND STALL OUT WHEN APPLYING THE ACCELETOR PEDAL FROM A STOP POSITION. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS

Oct 31, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD HESTATE AND STALL OUT WHEN APPLYING THE ACCELETOR PEDAL FROM A STOP POSITION. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS

Oct 21, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN HIT AT 80MPH IN THE FRONT CENTER OF THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

Oct 21, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN HIT AT 80MPH IN THE FRONT CENTER OF THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

Oct 17, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN HIT AT 35MPH IN THE FRONT CENTER OF THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

Oct 17, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN HIT AT 35MPH IN THE FRONT CENTER OF THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

Oct 10, 2002 Power Train 20,985 mi

THE CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND LOST POWER. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERAL TRANSMISSIONS REPLACED IN A YEAR-FEELS THAT THE VEHICLE IS A LEMON. SCC

Oct 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,985 mi

THE CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND LOST POWER. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERAL TRANSMISSIONS REPLACED IN A YEAR-FEELS THAT THE VEHICLE IS A LEMON. SCC

Oct 10, 2002 Power Train 20,985 mi

THE CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND LOST POWER. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERAL TRANSMISSIONS REPLACED IN A YEAR-FEELS THAT THE VEHICLE IS A LEMON. SCC

Oct 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,985 mi

THE CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND LOST POWER. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERAL TRANSMISSIONS REPLACED IN A YEAR-FEELS THAT THE VEHICLE IS A LEMON. SCC

Sep 29, 2002 Tires

TIRE FLAT, HAS DEVELOPED "BUBBLES" IN SIDEWALL. RUBBER APPEARS TO BE SEPARATING FROM TIRE SIDEWALL. COULD RESULT IN A BLOWOUT. MR

Sep 29, 2002 Tires

TIRE FLAT, HAS DEVELOPED "BUBBLES" IN SIDEWALL. RUBBER APPEARS TO BE SEPARATING FROM TIRE SIDEWALL. COULD RESULT IN A BLOWOUT.

Sep 29, 2002 Tires

TIRE FLAT, HAS DEVELOPED "BUBBLES" IN SIDEWALL. RUBBER APPEARS TO BE SEPARATING FROM TIRE SIDEWALL. COULD RESULT IN A BLOWOUT. MR

Sep 29, 2002 Tires

TIRE FLAT, HAS DEVELOPED "BUBBLES" IN SIDEWALL. RUBBER APPEARS TO BE SEPARATING FROM TIRE SIDEWALL. COULD RESULT IN A BLOWOUT.

Sep 25, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE INTO HER DRIVE WAY SHE PROCEED TO STOP AND BRAKES FAIL.CONSUMER SAYS THAT THERE IS A RECALL OUT BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE HER VIN NUMBER.

Sep 25, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE INTO HER DRIVE WAY SHE PROCEED TO STOP AND BRAKES FAIL.CONSUMER SAYS THAT THERE IS A RECALL OUT BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE HER VIN NUMBER.

Sep 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE WAS A FOUL SMELL COMING FROM INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS HAD TO GO TO HOSPITAL BECAUSE OF A RASH DUE TO SOME KIND OF CHEMICAL THAT SHE WAS SMELLING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER COULD NOT FIND CAUSE. *AK

Sep 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE WAS A FOUL SMELL COMING FROM INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS HAD TO GO TO HOSPITAL BECAUSE OF A RASH DUE TO SOME KIND OF CHEMICAL THAT SHE WAS SMELLING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER COULD NOT FIND CAUSE. *AK

Sep 17, 2002 Visibility

FIRST MY PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW FAILED WHEN USING THE AUTO DOWN BUTTON. THREE MONTHS LATER THE DRIVERS SIDE HAS NOW FAILED. THE CAR IS ONLY 1 1/2 YEARS OLD.*AK

Sep 17, 2002 Visibility

FIRST MY PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW FAILED WHEN USING THE AUTO DOWN BUTTON. THREE MONTHS LATER THE DRIVERS SIDE HAS NOW FAILED. THE CAR IS ONLY 1 1/2 YEARS OLD.*AK

Sep 16, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE COMING OUT OF DRIVEWAY BOTH SIDE AND FRONT AIRBAGS ON PASSANGER'S SEAT DEPLOYED WITH NO REASON.*AK

Sep 16, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE COMING OUT OF DRIVEWAY BOTH SIDE AND FRONT AIRBAGS ON PASSANGER'S SEAT DEPLOYED WITH NO REASON.*AK

Sep 16, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE COMING OUT OF DRIVEWAY BOTH SIDE AND FRONT AIRBAGS ON PASSANGER'S SEAT DEPLOYED WITH NO REASON.*AK

Sep 16, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE COMING OUT OF DRIVEWAY BOTH SIDE AND FRONT AIRBAGS ON PASSANGER'S SEAT DEPLOYED WITH NO REASON.*AK

Sep 14, 2002 Structure

THERE HAS BEEN A CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH ABNORMAL NOISE IN THE TWO FRONT DOORS OF THE VEHICLE. SO FAR THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. NO ONE SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO OR WANT TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. NLM

Sep 14, 2002 Structure

THERE HAS BEEN A CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH ABNORMAL NOISE IN THE TWO FRONT DOORS OF THE VEHICLE. SO FAR THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. NO ONE SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO OR WANT TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. NLM

Sep 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT 1 QUART/1000 MILES IS NORMAL. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON WITH THIS PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. BURNING THIS MUCH OIL IS NOT NORMAL AND IT IS NOT GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.*AK

Sep 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT 1 QUART/1000 MILES IS NORMAL. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON WITH THIS PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. BURNING THIS MUCH OIL IS NOT NORMAL AND IT IS NOT GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.*AK

Sep 10, 2002 Visibility

WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED TWICE LEAVING WINDOW STUCK IN DOWN POSITION. THIS IS CLEARLY A COMMON DEFECT IN THIS VEHICLE, ONE THAT OWNERS SHOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING OUT OF WARRANTY. I WINDOW STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION POSES A SAFETY HAZZARD IN POOR WEATHER CONDITIONS, AND ALSO IMPACTS THE PE...

Sep 10, 2002 Air Bags

MY 2001 JETTA GLX WAS DELIVERED WITH AN AIRBAG FAULT & A SCRATCHED BUMPER. THEY SAID THEY WOULD FIX BOTH. I BROUGHT MY CAR BACK THE NEXT DAY TO HAVE THE AIRBAG FAULT FIXED. THEY FIXED IT & IT OCCURED AGAIN IN 1 OR 2 DAYS. I ALSO HAD A HOSE BREAK & ALL OF THE RATIATOR FLUID LEAK OUT. THEY FIXED ...

Sep 10, 2002 Visibility

WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED TWICE LEAVING WINDOW STUCK IN DOWN POSITION. THIS IS CLEARLY A COMMON DEFECT IN THIS VEHICLE, ONE THAT OWNERS SHOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING OUT OF WARRANTY. I WINDOW STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION POSES A SAFETY HAZZARD IN POOR WEATHER CONDITIONS, AND ALSO IMPACTS THE PE...

Sep 10, 2002 Air Bags

MY 2001 JETTA GLX WAS DELIVERED WITH AN AIRBAG FAULT & A SCRATCHED BUMPER. THEY SAID THEY WOULD FIX BOTH. I BROUGHT MY CAR BACK THE NEXT DAY TO HAVE THE AIRBAG FAULT FIXED. THEY FIXED IT & IT OCCURED AGAIN IN 1 OR 2 DAYS. I ALSO HAD A HOSE BREAK & ALL OF THE RATIATOR FLUID LEAK OUT. THEY FIXED ...

Sep 6, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES WINDOW IS STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION AND HAS HAD 3 OF THE 4 WINDOW REGULATORS FAIL. ONE OF WHICH FAILED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, WHICH COULD CAUSE A DIRECT SAFETY HAZARD. CONSUMER ADDS THAT SERVICE AT THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN VERY TIMELY AND EFFECTIVE. *TT

Sep 6, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES WINDOW IS STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION AND HAS HAD 3 OF THE 4 WINDOW REGULATORS FAIL. ONE OF WHICH FAILED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, WHICH COULD CAUSE A DIRECT SAFETY HAZARD. CONSUMER ADDS THAT SERVICE AT THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN VERY TIMELY AND EFFECTIVE. *TT

Sep 4, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

SOMETHING FLEW UP FROM ROAD AND HIT FUEL LINE AND CUT IT OPEN SO FUEL WAS PUMPING OUT CONTINOUSLY BELOW THE FUEL TANK. ABOUT 2 FEET OF PLASTIC FUEL LINES ARE COMPLETELY EXPOSED ON THE BOTTOM OF CAR JUST FORWARD OF FUEL TANK. THESE LINES SHOULD BE SHIELDED BELOW WITH A METAL OR HARD PLASTIC PLATE. ...

Sep 4, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

SOMETHING FLEW UP FROM ROAD AND HIT FUEL LINE AND CUT IT OPEN SO FUEL WAS PUMPING OUT CONTINOUSLY BELOW THE FUEL TANK. ABOUT 2 FEET OF PLASTIC FUEL LINES ARE COMPLETELY EXPOSED ON THE BOTTOM OF CAR JUST FORWARD OF FUEL TANK. THESE LINES SHOULD BE SHIELDED BELOW WITH A METAL OR HARD PLASTIC PLATE. ...

Sep 3, 2002 Air Bags Crash

I RECEIVED A SEVERE RIGHT FOREARM FRACTURE, REQUIRING SURGERY, FROM A DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG. THE ACCIDENT TOOK PLACE IN A PARKING LOT AND MY CAR WAS ALMOST STOPPED AT THE TIME. TWO FINGERS WERE ALSO BROKEN/DISLOCATED. I SPENT 3 DAYS IN THE HOSPITAL AND WILL HAVE MONTHS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY TO ENDUR...

Sep 3, 2002 Air Bags Crash

I RECEIVED A SEVERE RIGHT FOREARM FRACTURE, REQUIRING SURGERY, FROM A DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG. THE ACCIDENT TOOK PLACE IN A PARKING LOT AND MY CAR WAS ALMOST STOPPED AT THE TIME. TWO FINGERS WERE ALSO BROKEN/DISLOCATED. I SPENT 3 DAYS IN THE HOSPITAL AND WILL HAVE MONTHS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY TO ENDUR...

Sep 2, 2002 Visibility

THESE PARTS ARE ON ALLOCATION, VW OWNERS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY ARE FACED WITH THESE FAILURES. A QUICK SEARCH OF THE WEB WILL ILLUSTRATE JUST HOW WIDESPREAD THE PROBLEM REALLY IS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Sep 2, 2002 Visibility

THESE PARTS ARE ON ALLOCATION, VW OWNERS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY ARE FACED WITH THESE FAILURES. A QUICK SEARCH OF THE WEB WILL ILLUSTRATE JUST HOW WIDESPREAD THE PROBLEM REALLY IS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Aug 31, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE SPUTTERS WHEN YOU FIRST START OUT AND AFTER SITTING FOR A WHILE AND IS STARTED UP AGAIN. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT FROM ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. ON THE LAST TRIP TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY TOOK IT THE THE MANUFACTURER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED I...

Aug 31, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE SPUTTERS WHEN YOU FIRST START OUT AND AFTER SITTING FOR A WHILE AND IS STARTED UP AGAIN. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT FROM ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. ON THE LAST TRIP TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY TOOK IT THE THE MANUFACTURER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED I...

Aug 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THEREIS A VERY HEAVY CHEMICAL SMELL IN INTERIOR OF VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO VOLKSWAGEN FOR SERVICE, AND DEALER COULDN'T LOCATE A PROBLEM. CONSUMER STATED THAT SMELL WAS MAKING DRIVER SICK IN THE STOMACH. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AKI

Aug 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THEREIS A VERY HEAVY CHEMICAL SMELL IN INTERIOR OF VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO VOLKSWAGEN FOR SERVICE, AND DEALER COULDN'T LOCATE A PROBLEM. CONSUMER STATED THAT SMELL WAS MAKING DRIVER SICK IN THE STOMACH. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AKI

Aug 24, 2002 Visibility

KNOWN TO BE A DEFECTIVE PART CAUSING A VERY POSSIBLE SAFTY ISSUE, WHEN WINDOW COMES CRASHING DOWN A DISTRACTION CAN CAUSE A CRASH AND BESIDES VOLKSWAGEN SHOULD FIX THESE WINDOW REGULATORS FOR FREE SINCE THEY MADE DEFECTIVE PARTS REGAURDLESS OF WARRANTY STATUS. *AK

Aug 24, 2002 Visibility

KNOWN TO BE A DEFECTIVE PART CAUSING A VERY POSSIBLE SAFTY ISSUE, WHEN WINDOW COMES CRASHING DOWN A DISTRACTION CAN CAUSE A CRASH AND BESIDES VOLKSWAGEN SHOULD FIX THESE WINDOW REGULATORS FOR FREE SINCE THEY MADE DEFECTIVE PARTS REGAURDLESS OF WARRANTY STATUS. *AK

Aug 23, 2002 Visibility

2ND TIME. NOW PASSENGER WINDOW. I JUST GOT THE FIRST WINDOW FIXED AFTER A MONTH AND A HALF.*AK

Aug 23, 2002 Visibility

2ND TIME. NOW PASSENGER WINDOW. I JUST GOT THE FIRST WINDOW FIXED AFTER A MONTH AND A HALF.*AK

Aug 21, 2002 Visibility

I HAVE HAD 3 OF THE 4 WINDOW REGULATORS FAIL ON MY 2001 VW, JETTA. ONE OF WHICH FAILED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, WHICH POSES A DIRECT SAFETY HAZARD.*AK

Aug 21, 2002 Visibility

I HAVE HAD 3 OF THE 4 WINDOW REGULATORS FAIL ON MY 2001 VW, JETTA. ONE OF WHICH FAILED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, WHICH POSES A DIRECT SAFETY HAZARD.*AK

Aug 16, 2002 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE HAS A BURNING RUBBER/WAX SMELL. WHEN ENGINE GETS HOT SMELL GETS REALLY TOXIC. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DEALER, WHO REPLACED CARPET BETWEEN FIREWALL AND DASHBOARD, SINCE THEN SMELL IS EVEN WORSE.*AK *YH

Aug 16, 2002 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE HAS A BURNING RUBBER/WAX SMELL. WHEN ENGINE GETS HOT SMELL GETS REALLY TOXIC. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DEALER, WHO REPLACED CARPET BETWEEN FIREWALL AND DASHBOARD, SINCE THEN SMELL IS EVEN WORSE.*AK *YH

Aug 13, 2002 Structure

FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY TORE OFF VEHICLE WHEN BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE. BUMPER SKIPPED ON TOP OF PORTABLE CONCRETE CURB AT EXTREMELY LOW REVERSE SPEED (LESS THAN 1 MPH).*AK

Aug 13, 2002 Air Bags

ON JULY 31 I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 55 MPH AND SUDDENLY I HEARD AND EXPLOSION INSIDE MY CAR AND I ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BUT LUCKILY I DID NOT, THEN I REALIZED THAT THE AIR BAG LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER RIGHT ARM AND THE AIR BAG THAT PROTECTS THE RIGHT SIDE WINDOWS WHERE ACTIVATED ...

Aug 13, 2002 Structure

FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY TORE OFF VEHICLE WHEN BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE. BUMPER SKIPPED ON TOP OF PORTABLE CONCRETE CURB AT EXTREMELY LOW REVERSE SPEED (LESS THAN 1 MPH).*AK

Aug 13, 2002 Air Bags

ON JULY 31 I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 55 MPH AND SUDDENLY I HEARD AND EXPLOSION INSIDE MY CAR AND I ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BUT LUCKILY I DID NOT, THEN I REALIZED THAT THE AIR BAG LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER RIGHT ARM AND THE AIR BAG THAT PROTECTS THE RIGHT SIDE WINDOWS WHERE ACTIVATED ...

Aug 12, 2002 Visibility

THIRD FAILURE OF WINDOW REGULATOR. PASSENGER SIDE ONCE, DRIVERS SIDE TWICE.*AK

Aug 12, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, THE SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED DUE TO A SCRAPE ON THE TIRE.(STATE FARM INSURANCE, CLAIM NUMBER, 27-7080-537)*JB

Aug 12, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, UPON INSPECTION CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THERE WAS SOME DAMAGE TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE AND PERFERATION OF THE FLOORBOARD WHICH CAUSED THE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY.(STATE FARM INSURANCE, CLAIM NUMBER, 13-7602-854)*JB

Aug 12, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER RAN OVER AN OBJECT, AND THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE MOUNT OF THE REAR AXLE BEAM.(STATE FARM INSURANCE, CLAIM NUMBER, 47-4308-227)*JB

Aug 12, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER HIT A POTHOLE AND THE ROOF AND SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.(STATE FARM INSURANCE, CLAIM NUMBER, 17-9237-404)

Aug 12, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER RAN OVER A POTHOLE, THE POTHOLE WAS NOT VERY LARGE AND DID NOT DAMAGE TIRES OR UNDERCARRIAGE, HOWEVER THE JOLT FROM THE POTHOLE CAUSED BOTH AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY, LEAVING RESIDUE ALL OVER THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.(STATE FARM INSURANCE, CALIM NUMBER, 25-5647-797) *JB

Aug 12, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING INJURY TO THE CONSUMER, ALSO THE LEFT TIRE WAS FLAT.(STATE FARM INSURANCE, CLAIM NUMBER, 06-5516-976)*JB

Aug 12, 2002 Visibility

THIRD FAILURE OF WINDOW REGULATOR. PASSENGER SIDE ONCE, DRIVERS SIDE TWICE.*AK

Aug 12, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, THE SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED DUE TO A SCRAPE ON THE TIRE.(STATE FARM INSURANCE, CLAIM NUMBER, 27-7080-537)*JB

Aug 12, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, UPON INSPECTION CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THERE WAS SOME DAMAGE TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE AND PERFERATION OF THE FLOORBOARD WHICH CAUSED THE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY.(STATE FARM INSURANCE, CLAIM NUMBER, 13-7602-854)*JB

Aug 12, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER RAN OVER AN OBJECT, AND THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE MOUNT OF THE REAR AXLE BEAM.(STATE FARM INSURANCE, CLAIM NUMBER, 47-4308-227)*JB

Aug 12, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER HIT A POTHOLE AND THE ROOF AND SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.(STATE FARM INSURANCE, CLAIM NUMBER, 17-9237-404)

Aug 12, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER RAN OVER A POTHOLE, THE POTHOLE WAS NOT VERY LARGE AND DID NOT DAMAGE TIRES OR UNDERCARRIAGE, HOWEVER THE JOLT FROM THE POTHOLE CAUSED BOTH AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY, LEAVING RESIDUE ALL OVER THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.(STATE FARM INSURANCE, CALIM NUMBER, 25-5647-797) *JB

Aug 12, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING INJURY TO THE CONSUMER, ALSO THE LEFT TIRE WAS FLAT.(STATE FARM INSURANCE, CLAIM NUMBER, 06-5516-976)*JB

Aug 6, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

OFTEN WHEN ACCELERATING, MY AUTOMATIC JETTA WILL SEEM TO GO INTO NEUTRAL, THE ENGINE WILL BE ROARING AND THE RPM WILL FLY UP INTO THE RED ZONE ON THE DAIL. THIS HAPPENS AT SPEEDS FROM 5 MPH- 75 MPH. IT ALWAYS OCCURS AS I GO TO ACCELERATE, OTHERWISE I CAN FIND NO OTHER SIMILARITIES OF OCCURRENCES.

Aug 6, 2002 Power Train

OFTEN WHEN ACCELERATING, MY AUTOMATIC JETTA WILL SEEM TO GO INTO NEUTRAL, THE ENGINE WILL BE ROARING AND THE RPM WILL FLY UP INTO THE RED ZONE ON THE DAIL. THIS HAPPENS AT SPEEDS FROM 5 MPH- 75 MPH. IT ALWAYS OCCURS AS I GO TO ACCELERATE, OTHERWISE I CAN FIND NO OTHER SIMILARITIES OF OCCURRENCES.

Aug 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 2001 VW JETTA 4 CYL. WITH 25,000 MILES ON IT THAT BURNS 1 QT. OF OIL EVERY 1,000 MILES. I HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR INTO SOUTH SHORE VOLKSWAGEN WHERE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED FOR ALL OF ITS 5,000-MILE SERVICE APPOINTMENTS INCLUDING OIL CHANGES. ALTHOUGH VW IS TELLING ME THIS IS 'NORMAL' FOR A JETT...

Aug 6, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

OFTEN WHEN ACCELERATING, MY AUTOMATIC JETTA WILL SEEM TO GO INTO NEUTRAL, THE ENGINE WILL BE ROARING AND THE RPM WILL FLY UP INTO THE RED ZONE ON THE DAIL. THIS HAPPENS AT SPEEDS FROM 5 MPH- 75 MPH. IT ALWAYS OCCURS AS I GO TO ACCELERATE, OTHERWISE I CAN FIND NO OTHER SIMILARITIES OF OCCURRENCES.

Aug 6, 2002 Power Train

OFTEN WHEN ACCELERATING, MY AUTOMATIC JETTA WILL SEEM TO GO INTO NEUTRAL, THE ENGINE WILL BE ROARING AND THE RPM WILL FLY UP INTO THE RED ZONE ON THE DAIL. THIS HAPPENS AT SPEEDS FROM 5 MPH- 75 MPH. IT ALWAYS OCCURS AS I GO TO ACCELERATE, OTHERWISE I CAN FIND NO OTHER SIMILARITIES OF OCCURRENCES.

Aug 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 2001 VW JETTA 4 CYL. WITH 25,000 MILES ON IT THAT BURNS 1 QT. OF OIL EVERY 1,000 MILES. I HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR INTO SOUTH SHORE VOLKSWAGEN WHERE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED FOR ALL OF ITS 5,000-MILE SERVICE APPOINTMENTS INCLUDING OIL CHANGES. ALTHOUGH VW IS TELLING ME THIS IS 'NORMAL' FOR A JETT...

Aug 5, 2002 Visibility

FRONT DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S POWER WINDOWS WILL NOT COME UP INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES, PART WILL ONLY BE REPLACED IF IT FAILS COMPLETELY.*AK

Aug 5, 2002 Visibility

FRONT DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S POWER WINDOWS WILL NOT COME UP INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES, PART WILL ONLY BE REPLACED IF IT FAILS COMPLETELY.*AK

Jul 31, 2002 Visibility

WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED- DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO DOOR- 4 WEEKS LATER STILL WAITING TO BE FIXED. KNOWN PROBLEM- DANGEROUS- WINDOW TAPED SHUT- BUT DOES NOT REALLY CLOSE WINDOW- STILL OPEN PARTIALLY AND TONS OF WIND NOISE- VERY DISTRACTING

Jul 31, 2002 Visibility

WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED- DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO DOOR- 4 WEEKS LATER STILL WAITING TO BE FIXED. KNOWN PROBLEM- DANGEROUS- WINDOW TAPED SHUT- BUT DOES NOT REALLY CLOSE WINDOW- STILL OPEN PARTIALLY AND TONS OF WIND NOISE- VERY DISTRACTING

Jul 29, 2002 Electrical System

BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT, AND WILL NOT WORK WHEN CONSUMER IS DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO THE WORK.*AK

Jul 29, 2002 Exterior Lighting

NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS!!! THE DAY I WAS TO PICK MY CAR UP, DRIVER WINDOW NEEDED REPLACEMENT. SINCE THEN IT HAS FALLEN INTO DOOR 3 TIMES. AIR CONITIONER LEAKED INTO INTERIOR, SOAKING CARPETS AND SMELLS BAD. BRAKE LIGHTS STUCK ON WHEN CAR IS OFF, ARM REST AND GLOVE BOX BROKE. RECEIVED ZERO HELP FROM DE...

Jul 29, 2002 Equipment

NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS!!! THE DAY I WAS TO PICK MY CAR UP, DRIVER WINDOW NEEDED REPLACEMENT. SINCE THEN IT HAS FALLEN INTO DOOR 3 TIMES. AIR CONITIONER LEAKED INTO INTERIOR, SOAKING CARPETS AND SMELLS BAD. BRAKE LIGHTS STUCK ON WHEN CAR IS OFF, ARM REST AND GLOVE BOX BROKE. RECEIVED ZERO HELP FROM DE...

Jul 29, 2002 Structure

NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS!!! THE DAY I WAS TO PICK MY CAR UP, DRIVER WINDOW NEEDED REPLACEMENT. SINCE THEN IT HAS FALLEN INTO DOOR 3 TIMES. AIR CONITIONER LEAKED INTO INTERIOR, SOAKING CARPETS AND SMELLS BAD. BRAKE LIGHTS STUCK ON WHEN CAR IS OFF, ARM REST AND GLOVE BOX BROKE. RECEIVED ZERO HELP FROM DE...

Jul 29, 2002 Visibility

NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS!!! THE DAY I WAS TO PICK MY CAR UP, DRIVER WINDOW NEEDED REPLACEMENT. SINCE THEN IT HAS FALLEN INTO DOOR 3 TIMES. AIR CONITIONER LEAKED INTO INTERIOR, SOAKING CARPETS AND SMELLS BAD. BRAKE LIGHTS STUCK ON WHEN CAR IS OFF, ARM REST AND GLOVE BOX BROKE. RECEIVED ZERO HELP FROM DE...

Jul 29, 2002 Electrical System

BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT, AND WILL NOT WORK WHEN CONSUMER IS DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO THE WORK.*AK

Jul 29, 2002 Exterior Lighting

NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS!!! THE DAY I WAS TO PICK MY CAR UP, DRIVER WINDOW NEEDED REPLACEMENT. SINCE THEN IT HAS FALLEN INTO DOOR 3 TIMES. AIR CONITIONER LEAKED INTO INTERIOR, SOAKING CARPETS AND SMELLS BAD. BRAKE LIGHTS STUCK ON WHEN CAR IS OFF, ARM REST AND GLOVE BOX BROKE. RECEIVED ZERO HELP FROM DE...

Jul 29, 2002 Equipment

NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS!!! THE DAY I WAS TO PICK MY CAR UP, DRIVER WINDOW NEEDED REPLACEMENT. SINCE THEN IT HAS FALLEN INTO DOOR 3 TIMES. AIR CONITIONER LEAKED INTO INTERIOR, SOAKING CARPETS AND SMELLS BAD. BRAKE LIGHTS STUCK ON WHEN CAR IS OFF, ARM REST AND GLOVE BOX BROKE. RECEIVED ZERO HELP FROM DE...

Jul 29, 2002 Structure

NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS!!! THE DAY I WAS TO PICK MY CAR UP, DRIVER WINDOW NEEDED REPLACEMENT. SINCE THEN IT HAS FALLEN INTO DOOR 3 TIMES. AIR CONITIONER LEAKED INTO INTERIOR, SOAKING CARPETS AND SMELLS BAD. BRAKE LIGHTS STUCK ON WHEN CAR IS OFF, ARM REST AND GLOVE BOX BROKE. RECEIVED ZERO HELP FROM DE...

Jul 29, 2002 Visibility

NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS!!! THE DAY I WAS TO PICK MY CAR UP, DRIVER WINDOW NEEDED REPLACEMENT. SINCE THEN IT HAS FALLEN INTO DOOR 3 TIMES. AIR CONITIONER LEAKED INTO INTERIOR, SOAKING CARPETS AND SMELLS BAD. BRAKE LIGHTS STUCK ON WHEN CAR IS OFF, ARM REST AND GLOVE BOX BROKE. RECEIVED ZERO HELP FROM DE...

Jul 26, 2002 Structure

THE FRONT BUMPER IS TOO LOW TO THE GROUND. WHEN PARKING, THE FRONT BUMPER PASSES OVER STANDARD CONCRETE 'TIRE STOPPERS'. WHEN REVERSING OUT OF THE STALL (EVEN AT VERY SLOW SPEEDS), THE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY DETACHES FROM THE VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED VOLKSWAGEN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. VOLKSWAGEN'S S...

Jul 26, 2002 Structure

THE FRONT BUMPER IS TOO LOW TO THE GROUND. WHEN PARKING, THE FRONT BUMPER PASSES OVER STANDARD CONCRETE 'TIRE STOPPERS'. WHEN REVERSING OUT OF THE STALL (EVEN AT VERY SLOW SPEEDS), THE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY DETACHES FROM THE VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED VOLKSWAGEN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. VOLKSWAGEN'S S...

Jul 25, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD AT 55 MPH VEHICLE LOSS ALL POWER DUE TO A FUEL PUMP FAILING WITH NO WARNING. VEHICLE IS ALSO CONSUMING OIL POSSIBLY DUE TO -O- RING BEING MISSEADED DURING MANUFACTURING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*JB

Jul 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD AT 55 MPH VEHICLE LOSS ALL POWER DUE TO A FUEL PUMP FAILING WITH NO WARNING. VEHICLE IS ALSO CONSUMING OIL POSSIBLY DUE TO -O- RING BEING MISSEADED DURING MANUFACTURING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*JB

Jul 25, 2002 Visibility

HEARD A CLUNKING SOUND WHEN I WENT TO ROLL DOWN DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. WINDOW WOULD ONLY GO DOWN, NOT UP. WINDOW IS NOW ALL THE WAY DOWN INSIDE OF DOOR AND WONT ROLL UP.*JB

Jul 25, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD AT 55 MPH VEHICLE LOSS ALL POWER DUE TO A FUEL PUMP FAILING WITH NO WARNING. VEHICLE IS ALSO CONSUMING OIL POSSIBLY DUE TO -O- RING BEING MISSEADED DURING MANUFACTURING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*JB

Jul 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD AT 55 MPH VEHICLE LOSS ALL POWER DUE TO A FUEL PUMP FAILING WITH NO WARNING. VEHICLE IS ALSO CONSUMING OIL POSSIBLY DUE TO -O- RING BEING MISSEADED DURING MANUFACTURING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*JB

Jul 25, 2002 Visibility

HEARD A CLUNKING SOUND WHEN I WENT TO ROLL DOWN DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. WINDOW WOULD ONLY GO DOWN, NOT UP. WINDOW IS NOW ALL THE WAY DOWN INSIDE OF DOOR AND WONT ROLL UP.*JB

Jul 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BACK BRAKES WERE GRINDING AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED. DEALERSHIP MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT ROTORS WERE WARPED. *AK

Jul 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BACK BRAKES WERE GRINDING AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED. DEALERSHIP MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT ROTORS WERE WARPED. *AK

Jul 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

SMOLDERING FIRE PUT OUT WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER. MAY BE RELATED TO ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM RECALL. WILL CONTACT DEALER AND MANUFACTURER.*AK

Jul 14, 2002 Electrical System Fire

SMOLDERING FIRE PUT OUT WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER. MAY BE RELATED TO ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM RECALL. WILL CONTACT DEALER AND MANUFACTURER.*AK

Jul 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

SMOLDERING FIRE PUT OUT WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER. MAY BE RELATED TO ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM RECALL. WILL CONTACT DEALER AND MANUFACTURER.*AK

Jul 14, 2002 Electrical System Fire

SMOLDERING FIRE PUT OUT WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER. MAY BE RELATED TO ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM RECALL. WILL CONTACT DEALER AND MANUFACTURER.*AK

Jul 11, 2002 Visibility

I AM VERY FRUSTRATED WITH MY JETTA'S REPEATED WINDOW REGULATOR PROBLEMS!!*AK

Jul 11, 2002 Visibility

I AM VERY FRUSTRATED WITH MY JETTA'S REPEATED WINDOW REGULATOR PROBLEMS!!*AK

Jul 10, 2002 Visibility

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WINDOW FALL OUT OF TRACK AND DOWN INSIDE DOOR. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO BOTH FRONT WINDOWS. VOLKSWAGEN REFUSES TO REPAIR ALL FOUR WINDOWS.*AK

Jul 10, 2002 Visibility

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WINDOW FALL OUT OF TRACK AND DOWN INSIDE DOOR. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO BOTH FRONT WINDOWS. VOLKSWAGEN REFUSES TO REPAIR ALL FOUR WINDOWS.*AK

Jul 3, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES DURING A REAR END COLLISON, NONE OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED ON IMPACT.CAUSING MAJOR INJURIES.*JB

Jul 3, 2002 Visibility

FOR THE 2ND TIME, THE WINDOW REGULATOR ON MY VOLKSWAGEN JETTA HAS BROKEN. THE FIRST TIME (DRIVER'S SIDE), I BOUGHT AND REPLACED THE REGULATOR MYSELF. THE 2ND TIME (PASSENGER SIDE), THE DEALERSHIP (DIRITO BROS IN WALNUT CREEK, CA) FIXED IT UNDER "GOOD WILL". WHEN I FIXED IT MYSELF, I NOTICED NO DI...

Jul 3, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES DURING A REAR END COLLISON, NONE OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED ON IMPACT.CAUSING MAJOR INJURIES.*JB

Jul 3, 2002 Visibility

FOR THE 2ND TIME, THE WINDOW REGULATOR ON MY VOLKSWAGEN JETTA HAS BROKEN. THE FIRST TIME (DRIVER'S SIDE), I BOUGHT AND REPLACED THE REGULATOR MYSELF. THE 2ND TIME (PASSENGER SIDE), THE DEALERSHIP (DIRITO BROS IN WALNUT CREEK, CA) FIXED IT UNDER "GOOD WILL". WHEN I FIXED IT MYSELF, I NOTICED NO DI...

Jul 2, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55 MPH ON HIGHWAY AND ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DIDN'T COME OUT.*AK JLG

Jul 2, 2002 Visibility

SUNROOF IS UNABLE TO OPEN DUE TO INTERIOR OBSTRUCTION, PLASTIC PIECES FROM ASSEMBLY CRACKED AND CRUMBLED OUT OF SUNROOF.*AK

Jul 2, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55 MPH ON HIGHWAY AND ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DIDN'T COME OUT.*AK JLG

Jul 2, 2002 Visibility

SUNROOF IS UNABLE TO OPEN DUE TO INTERIOR OBSTRUCTION, PLASTIC PIECES FROM ASSEMBLY CRACKED AND CRUMBLED OUT OF SUNROOF.*AK

Jun 27, 2002 Air Bags

I HAD A CLIENT, WHO IS AN 11 YEAR OLD BOY WITH AUTISM, IN THE LEFT REAR SEAT OF MY CAR. WE WERE SEVERAL FEET FROM A STOP SIGN WHILE TRAVELING ON A BUMPY ROAD. IN THE PROCESS OF SLOWING DOWN TO COME TO THE STOP SIGN, I HEARD A VERY LOUD POPPING SOUND TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR. THE VEHICLE WAS A...

Jun 27, 2002 Air Bags

I HAD A CLIENT, WHO IS AN 11 YEAR OLD BOY WITH AUTISM, IN THE LEFT REAR SEAT OF MY CAR. WE WERE SEVERAL FEET FROM A STOP SIGN WHILE TRAVELING ON A BUMPY ROAD. IN THE PROCESS OF SLOWING DOWN TO COME TO THE STOP SIGN, I HEARD A VERY LOUD POPPING SOUND TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR. THE VEHICLE WAS A...

Jun 25, 2002 Visibility

PASSENGER WINDOW FALLS DOWN INTO DOOR WHILE ROLLING DOWN THE WINDOW. THIS FIRST OCCURRED IN MAY 2001, AND WAS FIXED. PROBLEM REPEATED IN JULY 2002. VOLKSWAGEN HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, BUT A FIX OF THIS DESIGN FLAW IS NOT YET AVAILABLE.*AK

Jun 25, 2002 Visibility

PASSENGER WINDOW FALLS DOWN INTO DOOR WHILE ROLLING DOWN THE WINDOW. THIS FIRST OCCURRED IN MAY 2001, AND WAS FIXED. PROBLEM REPEATED IN JULY 2002. VOLKSWAGEN HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, BUT A FIX OF THIS DESIGN FLAW IS NOT YET AVAILABLE.*AK

Jun 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE LOSES POWER WITH OUT WARNING. NO LIGHTS ILLUMINATE BEFORE OR AFTER VEHICLE STALLS. DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALER FOR REPAIRS. WHEN CONSUMER RECEIVED THE VEHICLE BACK, THE MILEAGE WAS RUN UP TO AN INAPPROPRIATE AMOUNT. VEHICLE H...

Jun 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE LOSES POWER WITH OUT WARNING. NO LIGHTS ILLUMINATE BEFORE OR AFTER VEHICLE STALLS. DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALER FOR REPAIRS. WHEN CONSUMER RECEIVED THE VEHICLE BACK, THE MILEAGE WAS RUN UP TO AN INAPPROPRIATE AMOUNT. VEHICLE H...

Jun 19, 2002 Visibility

A FRIEND HAS A 1999 OR 2000 JETTA & HAS EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM FOUR TIMES. THE DEALER SAYS THIS HAS OCCURRED FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS IN JETTA MODELS & VW HAS YET TO RECTIFY IT. THE DEALER HAS HAD A STEADY STREAM OF JETTA'S TO FIX, DAILY. EVEN NOW, MY REPLACEMENT PART IS ON ESTIMATED TWO WEEK BA...

Jun 19, 2002 Visibility

A FRIEND HAS A 1999 OR 2000 JETTA & HAS EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM FOUR TIMES. THE DEALER SAYS THIS HAS OCCURRED FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS IN JETTA MODELS & VW HAS YET TO RECTIFY IT. THE DEALER HAS HAD A STEADY STREAM OF JETTA'S TO FIX, DAILY. EVEN NOW, MY REPLACEMENT PART IS ON ESTIMATED TWO WEEK BA...

Jun 12, 2002 Power Train

WHILE PLACING VEHICLE IN PARK FOR A FEW MINUTES AND WITHOUT WARNING SHIFTED TO GEAR THEN BACK TO DRIVE AND GEAR GOT STUCK IN PARK. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ON MANY OCCASIONS. HOWEVER, HAVD NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX PROBLEM WITH GEARS.*AK

Jun 12, 2002 Power Train

WHILE PLACING VEHICLE IN PARK FOR A FEW MINUTES AND WITHOUT WARNING SHIFTED TO GEAR THEN BACK TO DRIVE AND GEAR GOT STUCK IN PARK. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ON MANY OCCASIONS. HOWEVER, HAVD NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX PROBLEM WITH GEARS.*AK

Jun 10, 2002 Visibility

THE WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE ON MY FRONT, PASSENGER-SIDE WINDOW. BASED ON THE LARGE NUMBER OF CONSUMER COMPLAINTS AS WELL AS OTHER INFORMATION, I HAVE REASON TO BELIEVE THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR IS DEFECTIVE. VW HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL ON THIS PART AND HAS REFUSED TO PAY FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE REG...

Jun 10, 2002 Visibility

THE WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE ON MY FRONT, PASSENGER-SIDE WINDOW. BASED ON THE LARGE NUMBER OF CONSUMER COMPLAINTS AS WELL AS OTHER INFORMATION, I HAVE REASON TO BELIEVE THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR IS DEFECTIVE. VW HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL ON THIS PART AND HAS REFUSED TO PAY FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE REG...

Jun 4, 2002 Exterior Lighting

BACK BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE WORN OUT, AND THE LIGHT TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT BRAKES NEED SERVICE HAS NOT COME ON YET. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Jun 4, 2002 Exterior Lighting

BACK BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE WORN OUT, AND THE LIGHT TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT BRAKES NEED SERVICE HAS NOT COME ON YET. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

May 21, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RECEIVED RECALL 02V031000 NOTICE AND HAD REPAIR WORK DONE. WHEN REPAIRS WERE FINISHED PROBLEM STARTED AGAIN. DID NOT HAVE PROBLEM WITH BRAKES UNTIL RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE. *AK

May 21, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RECEIVED RECALL 02V031000 NOTICE AND HAD REPAIR WORK DONE. WHEN REPAIRS WERE FINISHED PROBLEM STARTED AGAIN. DID NOT HAVE PROBLEM WITH BRAKES UNTIL RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE. *AK

May 20, 2002 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FALLS OUT WHEN PUSHING DOWN AUTOMATIC WINDOW SWITCH WHILE DRIVING.*AK

May 20, 2002 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FALLS OUT WHEN PUSHING DOWN AUTOMATIC WINDOW SWITCH WHILE DRIVING.*AK

May 13, 2002 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT. ALSO, ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT. ALSO, ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 13, 2002 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT. ALSO, ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT. ALSO, ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 6, 2002 Visibility

ONGOING FAILURE OF PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW MOTORS, MOTOR WAS REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS, BUT PROBLEM IS REOCCURRING. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 6, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, BOTH THE DRIVERS SIDE AND SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO CAUSE FOR THE DEPLOYMENT SUCH AS ACCIDENT OR COLLISION. THE CAR WAS STOPPED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIODENT. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND IS BEING EVALUATED BY VW AT THIS TIME FOR A CAUSE OF THE DEPL...

May 6, 2002 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 6, 2002 Visibility

ONGOING FAILURE OF PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW MOTORS, MOTOR WAS REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS, BUT PROBLEM IS REOCCURRING. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 6, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, BOTH THE DRIVERS SIDE AND SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO CAUSE FOR THE DEPLOYMENT SUCH AS ACCIDENT OR COLLISION. THE CAR WAS STOPPED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIODENT. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND IS BEING EVALUATED BY VW AT THIS TIME FOR A CAUSE OF THE DEPL...

May 6, 2002 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A BURNING WIRE SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE, PRIOR TO THE RECALL # 02 V 031 000. ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED.*JBCONSUMER WAS TOLD BY DEALER THE PROBLEM WAS NOT SERIOUS AND DID NOT REQUIRE IMMEDIATE ATTENTION, HOWEVER THE ABS FAILURE EVENTUALLY DRAINED THE BATTERY. *JG

May 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES HIS DAUGHTER 2001 JETTA HAS 17000 MILES ON IT AND THE REAR BRAKES ARE GONE.*JB

May 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A BURNING WIRE SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE, PRIOR TO THE RECALL # 02 V 031 000. ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED.*JBCONSUMER WAS TOLD BY DEALER THE PROBLEM WAS NOT SERIOUS AND DID NOT REQUIRE IMMEDIATE ATTENTION, HOWEVER THE ABS FAILURE EVENTUALLY DRAINED THE BATTERY. *JG

May 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES HIS DAUGHTER 2001 JETTA HAS 17000 MILES ON IT AND THE REAR BRAKES ARE GONE.*JB

Apr 29, 2002 Power Train

AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR . THIS NEVER HAPPENS AT FIRST START.*AK *YD

Apr 29, 2002 Power Train

AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR . THIS NEVER HAPPENS AT FIRST START.*AK *YD

Apr 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

DISCOVERED CAR WAS BURNING OIL ALTHOUGH IT GAVE NO INDICATIONS. TOLD THIS WAS NORMAL BY DEALER. CAR ALMOST STALLED ON THREE OCCASIONS UNDER 20000 MILES. OXYGEN SENSOR WAS REPLACED AFTER CAR ALMOST STALLED ON MAJOR HIGHWAY IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. FIXED AFTER THREE SEPERATE TRIPS TO DEALER. CAR ...

Apr 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

DISCOVERED CAR WAS BURNING OIL ALTHOUGH IT GAVE NO INDICATIONS. TOLD THIS WAS NORMAL BY DEALER. CAR ALMOST STALLED ON THREE OCCASIONS UNDER 20000 MILES. OXYGEN SENSOR WAS REPLACED AFTER CAR ALMOST STALLED ON MAJOR HIGHWAY IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. FIXED AFTER THREE SEPERATE TRIPS TO DEALER. CAR ...

Apr 27, 2002 Suspension

REAR LEFT WHEEL BEARING WAS MAKING NOISE AND CAUSING PULLING DURING LEFT HAND CURVES. THE GREASE WAS LIKE POWDER AND SMELLED BURNED. THE INNER RACES AND THE BEARINGS WERE PITTED BADLY. WITH THE CAR RAISED THE TIRE WOBBLED A QUARTER INCH. IT MADE NOISE WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY, I WAS TOLD IT WAS TI...

Apr 27, 2002 Suspension

REAR LEFT WHEEL BEARING WAS MAKING NOISE AND CAUSING PULLING DURING LEFT HAND CURVES. THE GREASE WAS LIKE POWDER AND SMELLED BURNED. THE INNER RACES AND THE BEARINGS WERE PITTED BADLY. WITH THE CAR RAISED THE TIRE WOBBLED A QUARTER INCH. IT MADE NOISE WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY, I WAS TOLD IT WAS TI...

Apr 25, 2002 Seats

A COMPLAINT WAS FILED WITH THE DEALERSHIP CONCERNING THE FACT THAT MY DRIVER SEAT IS LOOSE AND AN AUDIBLE CLICKING SOUND WAS PRESENT AS I BRAKED OR MADE SHARP TURNS. THE SERVICEMAN OFFERED TO "TAKE A RIDE" WITH ME WHEN I RETURN FOR MY NEXT CHECK UP (OF COURSE THAT DID NOT HAPPEN). ADDITIONALLY, T...

Apr 25, 2002 Structure

I HAVE FILED COMPLAINTS REPEATEDLY WITH VW CUSTOMER CARE CONCERNING THE INFERIOR MATERIAL USED TO UPHOLSTER THE JETTA TDI (GLS). I STATED TO THEM THAT IT WAS LIKE DRIVING A GIANT LINT BRUSH! ANY CLOTHING YOU WEAR STICKS TO THE SEATS AND DOORSAND ON A GOOD DAY, EVEN THE CEILING! THE OPERATOR I SP...

Apr 25, 2002 Seats

A COMPLAINT WAS FILED WITH THE DEALERSHIP CONCERNING THE FACT THAT MY DRIVER SEAT IS LOOSE AND AN AUDIBLE CLICKING SOUND WAS PRESENT AS I BRAKED OR MADE SHARP TURNS. THE SERVICEMAN OFFERED TO "TAKE A RIDE" WITH ME WHEN I RETURN FOR MY NEXT CHECK UP (OF COURSE THAT DID NOT HAPPEN). ADDITIONALLY, T...

Apr 25, 2002 Structure

I HAVE FILED COMPLAINTS REPEATEDLY WITH VW CUSTOMER CARE CONCERNING THE INFERIOR MATERIAL USED TO UPHOLSTER THE JETTA TDI (GLS). I STATED TO THEM THAT IT WAS LIKE DRIVING A GIANT LINT BRUSH! ANY CLOTHING YOU WEAR STICKS TO THE SEATS AND DOORSAND ON A GOOD DAY, EVEN THE CEILING! THE OPERATOR I SP...

Apr 24, 2002 Air Bags Crash

OLLISION AT 35 MPH , ANDUPON IMPACT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO DRIVER. MANUFACTURE WILL BE NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 24, 2002 Electrical System

WHEN KEY IS PUT INTO IGNITION SECURITY SYSTEM ACTIVATES AND OPERATES ERRACTICALLY. HORN BLOWS, AND HEADLIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF. DEALER HAS REPLACED SEVERAL PARTS; HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Apr 24, 2002 Air Bags Crash

OLLISION AT 35 MPH , ANDUPON IMPACT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO DRIVER. MANUFACTURE WILL BE NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 24, 2002 Electrical System

WHEN KEY IS PUT INTO IGNITION SECURITY SYSTEM ACTIVATES AND OPERATES ERRACTICALLY. HORN BLOWS, AND HEADLIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF. DEALER HAS REPLACED SEVERAL PARTS; HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Apr 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN SNOW OR ICY CONDITIONS IT CAUSES BRAKES TO LOCK UP OR FREEZES UP. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY THING WRONG, BUT THE PROBLEM IS REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD LOSE POWER WHILE DRIVING, DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROBLEM ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 23, 2002 Structure

WATER IS LEAKING INTO THE DRIVER'S DOOR WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN OR BY WASHING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 23, 2002 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT HEADLIGHT SYSTEM WOULD DIM POORLY WHEN OPERATING OTHER ELECTRICAL SWITCHES SUCH AS POWER WINDOWS, WIPERS ETC. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND STATED THAT WAS NORMAL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN SNOW OR ICY CONDITIONS IT CAUSES BRAKES TO LOCK UP OR FREEZES UP. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY THING WRONG, BUT THE PROBLEM IS REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD LOSE POWER WHILE DRIVING, DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROBLEM ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 23, 2002 Structure

WATER IS LEAKING INTO THE DRIVER'S DOOR WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN OR BY WASHING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 23, 2002 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT HEADLIGHT SYSTEM WOULD DIM POORLY WHEN OPERATING OTHER ELECTRICAL SWITCHES SUCH AS POWER WINDOWS, WIPERS ETC. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND STATED THAT WAS NORMAL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISION DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY AROUND THIRD GEAR, THE CAR WILL REV UP THEN THE CAR HAS A HARD JERK. AS FOR THE ENGINE THE ENGINE WILL KILL ANY WHERE AT ANY TIME THE HOLE CAR WILL JUST SHUT OF DRIVING OR JUST SITTING STILL. I FEEL VERY UNSAFE IN THIS CAR!*AK

Apr 21, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISION DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY AROUND THIRD GEAR, THE CAR WILL REV UP THEN THE CAR HAS A HARD JERK. AS FOR THE ENGINE THE ENGINE WILL KILL ANY WHERE AT ANY TIME THE HOLE CAR WILL JUST SHUT OF DRIVING OR JUST SITTING STILL. I FEEL VERY UNSAFE IN THIS CAR!*AK

Apr 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISION DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY AROUND THIRD GEAR, THE CAR WILL REV UP THEN THE CAR HAS A HARD JERK. AS FOR THE ENGINE THE ENGINE WILL KILL ANY WHERE AT ANY TIME THE HOLE CAR WILL JUST SHUT OF DRIVING OR JUST SITTING STILL. I FEEL VERY UNSAFE IN THIS CAR!*AK

Apr 21, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISION DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY AROUND THIRD GEAR, THE CAR WILL REV UP THEN THE CAR HAS A HARD JERK. AS FOR THE ENGINE THE ENGINE WILL KILL ANY WHERE AT ANY TIME THE HOLE CAR WILL JUST SHUT OF DRIVING OR JUST SITTING STILL. I FEEL VERY UNSAFE IN THIS CAR!*AK

Apr 18, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE THE ALARM SOUNDS AND HORN GOES OFF AND LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN OPENING DOORS TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. ALSO THE ILLUMINATED ENTRY AND THE POWER DOOR LOCKS WERE NOT WORKING. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED WIRING AND REL...

Apr 18, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE THE ALARM SOUNDS AND HORN GOES OFF AND LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN OPENING DOORS TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. ALSO THE ILLUMINATED ENTRY AND THE POWER DOOR LOCKS WERE NOT WORKING. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED WIRING AND REL...

Apr 18, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE THE ALARM SOUNDS AND HORN GOES OFF AND LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN OPENING DOORS TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. ALSO THE ILLUMINATED ENTRY AND THE POWER DOOR LOCKS WERE NOT WORKING. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED WIRING AND REL...

Apr 18, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE THE ALARM SOUNDS AND HORN GOES OFF AND LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN OPENING DOORS TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. ALSO THE ILLUMINATED ENTRY AND THE POWER DOOR LOCKS WERE NOT WORKING. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED WIRING AND REL...

Apr 18, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE THE ALARM SOUNDS AND HORN GOES OFF AND LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN OPENING DOORS TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. ALSO THE ILLUMINATED ENTRY AND THE POWER DOOR LOCKS WERE NOT WORKING. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED WIRING AND REL...

Apr 18, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE THE ALARM SOUNDS AND HORN GOES OFF AND LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN OPENING DOORS TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. ALSO THE ILLUMINATED ENTRY AND THE POWER DOOR LOCKS WERE NOT WORKING. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED WIRING AND REL...

Apr 15, 2002 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 15, 2002 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 28, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATE WHILE TRAVELING WITHOUT ANY INDICATION AIR BAG INDICATION LIGHT STARTED FLASHING THROUGH OUT TRAVEL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *NLM THE AIR BAG LIGHT DID NOT REMAIN ON ANY MORE AFTER THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT WAS REPLACED. THE DRIVERS SEAT BACK COVER WAS REPLACED SINCE THE ORIGINAL O...

Mar 28, 2002 Seats

CONSUMER STATE WHILE TRAVELING WITHOUT ANY INDICATION AIR BAG INDICATION LIGHT STARTED FLASHING THROUGH OUT TRAVEL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *NLM THE AIR BAG LIGHT DID NOT REMAIN ON ANY MORE AFTER THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT WAS REPLACED. THE DRIVERS SEAT BACK COVER WAS REPLACED SINCE THE ORIGINAL O...

Mar 28, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATE WHILE TRAVELING WITHOUT ANY INDICATION AIR BAG INDICATION LIGHT STARTED FLASHING THROUGH OUT TRAVEL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *NLM THE AIR BAG LIGHT DID NOT REMAIN ON ANY MORE AFTER THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT WAS REPLACED. THE DRIVERS SEAT BACK COVER WAS REPLACED SINCE THE ORIGINAL O...

Mar 28, 2002 Seats

CONSUMER STATE WHILE TRAVELING WITHOUT ANY INDICATION AIR BAG INDICATION LIGHT STARTED FLASHING THROUGH OUT TRAVEL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *NLM THE AIR BAG LIGHT DID NOT REMAIN ON ANY MORE AFTER THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT WAS REPLACED. THE DRIVERS SEAT BACK COVER WAS REPLACED SINCE THE ORIGINAL O...

Mar 27, 2002 Air Bags

THE CONSUMER HIT A POTHOLE WHILE DRIVING, AFTER HITTING THE POTHOLE THE DRIVER HEARD A LOUD BAG AND SAW THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR AG DEPLOYED ALONG WITH THE SEAT AIR BAG. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLRM. NLM IE04-078*PO

Mar 27, 2002 Air Bags

THE CONSUMER HIT A POTHOLE WHILE DRIVING, AFTER HITTING THE POTHOLE THE DRIVER HEARD A LOUD BAG AND SAW THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR AG DEPLOYED ALONG WITH THE SEAT AIR BAG. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLRM. NLM IE04-078*PO

Mar 15, 2002 Visibility

L HAVE HAD NUMEROUS "FACTORY DEFECTS" WITH MY NEW VEHICLE AND NO ONE CAN HELP ME SOLVE MY DILEMA. THE VEHICLE IM SUBMITTING TO YOU IS NOT THE ORGINIALLY PURCHASED CAR. THEY HAD TO GIVE ME A 2ND VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS EVER SINCE WITH KEYLESS REMOTE UNI (REPLACED), AUTO WINDOW UNIT(BOTH...

Mar 15, 2002 Seats

L HAVE HAD NUMEROUS "FACTORY DEFECTS" WITH MY NEW VEHICLE AND NO ONE CAN HELP ME SOLVE MY DILEMA. THE VEHICLE IM SUBMITTING TO YOU IS NOT THE ORGINIALLY PURCHASED CAR. THEY HAD TO GIVE ME A 2ND VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS EVER SINCE WITH KEYLESS REMOTE UNI (REPLACED), AUTO WINDOW UNIT(BOTH...

Mar 15, 2002 Unknown Or Other

L HAVE HAD NUMEROUS "FACTORY DEFECTS" WITH MY NEW VEHICLE AND NO ONE CAN HELP ME SOLVE MY DILEMA. THE VEHICLE IM SUBMITTING TO YOU IS NOT THE ORGINIALLY PURCHASED CAR. THEY HAD TO GIVE ME A 2ND VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS EVER SINCE WITH KEYLESS REMOTE UNI (REPLACED), AUTO WINDOW UNIT(BOTH...

Mar 15, 2002 Suspension

L HAVE HAD NUMEROUS "FACTORY DEFECTS" WITH MY NEW VEHICLE AND NO ONE CAN HELP ME SOLVE MY DILEMA. THE VEHICLE IM SUBMITTING TO YOU IS NOT THE ORGINIALLY PURCHASED CAR. THEY HAD TO GIVE ME A 2ND VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS EVER SINCE WITH KEYLESS REMOTE UNI (REPLACED), AUTO WINDOW UNIT(BOTH...

Mar 15, 2002 Visibility

L HAVE HAD NUMEROUS "FACTORY DEFECTS" WITH MY NEW VEHICLE AND NO ONE CAN HELP ME SOLVE MY DILEMA. THE VEHICLE IM SUBMITTING TO YOU IS NOT THE ORGINIALLY PURCHASED CAR. THEY HAD TO GIVE ME A 2ND VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS EVER SINCE WITH KEYLESS REMOTE UNI (REPLACED), AUTO WINDOW UNIT(BOTH...

Mar 15, 2002 Seats

L HAVE HAD NUMEROUS "FACTORY DEFECTS" WITH MY NEW VEHICLE AND NO ONE CAN HELP ME SOLVE MY DILEMA. THE VEHICLE IM SUBMITTING TO YOU IS NOT THE ORGINIALLY PURCHASED CAR. THEY HAD TO GIVE ME A 2ND VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS EVER SINCE WITH KEYLESS REMOTE UNI (REPLACED), AUTO WINDOW UNIT(BOTH...

Mar 15, 2002 Unknown Or Other

L HAVE HAD NUMEROUS "FACTORY DEFECTS" WITH MY NEW VEHICLE AND NO ONE CAN HELP ME SOLVE MY DILEMA. THE VEHICLE IM SUBMITTING TO YOU IS NOT THE ORGINIALLY PURCHASED CAR. THEY HAD TO GIVE ME A 2ND VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS EVER SINCE WITH KEYLESS REMOTE UNI (REPLACED), AUTO WINDOW UNIT(BOTH...

Mar 15, 2002 Suspension

L HAVE HAD NUMEROUS "FACTORY DEFECTS" WITH MY NEW VEHICLE AND NO ONE CAN HELP ME SOLVE MY DILEMA. THE VEHICLE IM SUBMITTING TO YOU IS NOT THE ORGINIALLY PURCHASED CAR. THEY HAD TO GIVE ME A 2ND VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS EVER SINCE WITH KEYLESS REMOTE UNI (REPLACED), AUTO WINDOW UNIT(BOTH...

Mar 12, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION, PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, INJURING PASSENGER. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE DID NOT HIT ANYTHING, THE AIR BAG LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE PRIOR TO DEPLOYMENT, THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AND SIDE CURTAIN DEPLOYED, CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMERS WIFE.*JB...

Mar 12, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION, PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, INJURING PASSENGER. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE DID NOT HIT ANYTHING, THE AIR BAG LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE PRIOR TO DEPLOYMENT, THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AND SIDE CURTAIN DEPLOYED, CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMERS WIFE.*JB...

Mar 4, 2002 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING THE GLASS OF THE PASSANGER SIDE EXTERIOR MIRROR CAME LOOSE AND WAS FLAPPING BY THE CABLE. CHIPPED MIRROR, ALMOST BROKE THE PASSENGER WINDOW (LEFT MARKS/SCRATCHES FROM IMPACTING WINDOW) AND LEFT 10-15 SCRATCHES IN THE DOOR'S PAINT. DEALERSHIP STATED THEY REPLACE ABOUT TWO A WEEK. FAI...

Mar 4, 2002 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING THE GLASS OF THE PASSANGER SIDE EXTERIOR MIRROR CAME LOOSE AND WAS FLAPPING BY THE CABLE. CHIPPED MIRROR, ALMOST BROKE THE PASSENGER WINDOW (LEFT MARKS/SCRATCHES FROM IMPACTING WINDOW) AND LEFT 10-15 SCRATCHES IN THE DOOR'S PAINT. DEALERSHIP STATED THEY REPLACE ABOUT TWO A WEEK. FAI...

Feb 25, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THIS JETTA FROM THE FIRST DAY I TOOK OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED. NOW I HAVE JUST RECEIVED A NEW TRANSMISSION IN MY TEN MONTH OLD CAR. THE CAR'S TRANSMISSION WAS RESET THREE TIMES BEFORE VOLKSWAGEN ...

Feb 25, 2002 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THIS JETTA FROM THE FIRST DAY I TOOK OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED. NOW I HAVE JUST RECEIVED A NEW TRANSMISSION IN MY TEN MONTH OLD CAR. THE CAR'S TRANSMISSION WAS RESET THREE TIMES BEFORE VOLKSWAGEN ...

Feb 25, 2002 Power Train

I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THIS JETTA FROM THE FIRST DAY I TOOK OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED. NOW I HAVE JUST RECEIVED A NEW TRANSMISSION IN MY TEN MONTH OLD CAR. THE CAR'S TRANSMISSION WAS RESET THREE TIMES BEFORE VOLKSWAGEN ...

Feb 25, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THIS JETTA FROM THE FIRST DAY I TOOK OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED. NOW I HAVE JUST RECEIVED A NEW TRANSMISSION IN MY TEN MONTH OLD CAR. THE CAR'S TRANSMISSION WAS RESET THREE TIMES BEFORE VOLKSWAGEN ...

Feb 25, 2002 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THIS JETTA FROM THE FIRST DAY I TOOK OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED. NOW I HAVE JUST RECEIVED A NEW TRANSMISSION IN MY TEN MONTH OLD CAR. THE CAR'S TRANSMISSION WAS RESET THREE TIMES BEFORE VOLKSWAGEN ...

Feb 25, 2002 Power Train

I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THIS JETTA FROM THE FIRST DAY I TOOK OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED. NOW I HAVE JUST RECEIVED A NEW TRANSMISSION IN MY TEN MONTH OLD CAR. THE CAR'S TRANSMISSION WAS RESET THREE TIMES BEFORE VOLKSWAGEN ...

Feb 22, 2002 Visibility

2ND TIME - PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR HAS FAILED. REGULATOR WAS REPLACED IN JULY OF 2001, ONLY SIX MONTHS AGO. DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAS ALSO FAILED PREVIOUSLY. *AK

Feb 22, 2002 Visibility

2ND TIME - PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR HAS FAILED. REGULATOR WAS REPLACED IN JULY OF 2001, ONLY SIX MONTHS AGO. DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAS ALSO FAILED PREVIOUSLY. *AK

Feb 5, 2002 Structure

TRUNK ON VEHICLE WILL AUTOMATICALLY UNLOCK BY ITSELF WHETHER CONSUMER IS DRIVING OR NOT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 5, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS REAR-ENDED AND THE FRONT PASSENGERS SEAT BELT FAILED TO LOCK UP. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED.*AK *JB

Feb 5, 2002 Structure

TRUNK ON VEHICLE WILL AUTOMATICALLY UNLOCK BY ITSELF WHETHER CONSUMER IS DRIVING OR NOT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 5, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS REAR-ENDED AND THE FRONT PASSENGERS SEAT BELT FAILED TO LOCK UP. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED.*AK *JB

Feb 3, 2002 Suspension

ALL MAJOR PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN TAKEN CARE OF QUITE WELL, HOWEVER I HAVE HAD A CONSTANT CREAKING NOISE IN BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S DOOR AS WELL AS A KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS WAS ORIGINALLY REPORTED AT 7,000 MILES AND 7 TRIPS TO THE DEALER LATER AND 13,000 MILES LATER NEIT...

Feb 3, 2002 Suspension

ALL MAJOR PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN TAKEN CARE OF QUITE WELL, HOWEVER I HAVE HAD A CONSTANT CREAKING NOISE IN BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S DOOR AS WELL AS A KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS WAS ORIGINALLY REPORTED AT 7,000 MILES AND 7 TRIPS TO THE DEALER LATER AND 13,000 MILES LATER NEIT...

Jan 30, 2002 Structure

FRONT BUMPER GROUND EFFECTS ARE OBVIOUSLY DESIGNED TOO LOW. BESIDES SCRAPING IN DRIVEWAYS, THE BUMPER HAS BEEN PULLED OFF SEVERAL TIMES WHEN LEAVING A PARKED SPACE WITH A CONCRETE 'TIRE BUMPER'. THESE WERE OBVIOUSLY MEANT TO STOP THE TIRES OF THE CAR, AND NOT PULL THE WHOLE BUMPER OFF. THE DEALER...

Jan 30, 2002 Structure

FRONT BUMPER GROUND EFFECTS ARE OBVIOUSLY DESIGNED TOO LOW. BESIDES SCRAPING IN DRIVEWAYS, THE BUMPER HAS BEEN PULLED OFF SEVERAL TIMES WHEN LEAVING A PARKED SPACE WITH A CONCRETE 'TIRE BUMPER'. THESE WERE OBVIOUSLY MEANT TO STOP THE TIRES OF THE CAR, AND NOT PULL THE WHOLE BUMPER OFF. THE DEALER...

Jan 15, 2002 Visibility

I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE LOCAL DEALERSHIPS THEY CANNOT LOOK AT/REPAIR THE REMAINING WINDOWS UNTIL IT ACTUALLY FAILS. I HAVE CONTACTED VOLKSWAGEN'S CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT, AND THEY STATED THAT "THIS IS WHY CARS COME WITH WARRANTIES" AND THAT IT WAS MY PROBLEM, NOT THEIRS. I HAVE RECEIVED TERRIBLE ...

Jan 15, 2002 Visibility

I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE LOCAL DEALERSHIPS THEY CANNOT LOOK AT/REPAIR THE REMAINING WINDOWS UNTIL IT ACTUALLY FAILS. I HAVE CONTACTED VOLKSWAGEN'S CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT, AND THEY STATED THAT "THIS IS WHY CARS COME WITH WARRANTIES" AND THAT IT WAS MY PROBLEM, NOT THEIRS. I HAVE RECEIVED TERRIBLE ...

Jan 11, 2002 Visibility

WINDOWS ON DOORS KEEP FALLING DOWN. HAD TAKEN TO DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT REGULATOR FOR WINDOWS WAS BROKEN & NEEDED REPLACING. PROBLEM WITH WINDOWS STILL EXIST AFTER REPAIRS.*AK

Jan 11, 2002 Visibility

WINDOWS ON DOORS KEEP FALLING DOWN. HAD TAKEN TO DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT REGULATOR FOR WINDOWS WAS BROKEN & NEEDED REPLACING. PROBLEM WITH WINDOWS STILL EXIST AFTER REPAIRS.*AK

Dec 31, 2001 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 50MPH FRONT END COLLISION. FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. *SLC

Dec 31, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 50MPH FRONT END COLLISION. FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. *SLC

Dec 31, 2001 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 50MPH FRONT END COLLISION. FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. *SLC

Dec 31, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 50MPH FRONT END COLLISION. FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. *SLC

Dec 26, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISOIN AT 50MPH, UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULING IN MINOR INJURIES TO DRIVER. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 26, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISOIN AT 50MPH, UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULING IN MINOR INJURIES TO DRIVER. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. BRAKE PADS WERE WORN OUT. THERE WAS METAL TO METAL NOISE, AND ROTORS WERE RUINED. DEALER SAID THAT REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEEDEDTO BE REPLACED. *AK

Dec 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. BRAKE PADS WERE WORN OUT. THERE WAS METAL TO METAL NOISE, AND ROTORS WERE RUINED. DEALER SAID THAT REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEEDEDTO BE REPLACED. *AK

Nov 30, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VW DEALER REFUSES TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM, NOR DO THEY RECOGNIZE THE BRAKE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE'S FUEL INJECTORS HAVE NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND WAS SERVICED ON 11-28-01 BY THE DEALER. THEY REFUSE TO COOPERATE WITH ME IN WORKING THESE MATTERS OUT IN A FAIR MANNER. *AK

Nov 30, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

VW DEALER REFUSES TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM, NOR DO THEY RECOGNIZE THE BRAKE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE'S FUEL INJECTORS HAVE NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND WAS SERVICED ON 11-28-01 BY THE DEALER. THEY REFUSE TO COOPERATE WITH ME IN WORKING THESE MATTERS OUT IN A FAIR MANNER. *AK

Nov 30, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VW DEALER REFUSES TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM, NOR DO THEY RECOGNIZE THE BRAKE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE'S FUEL INJECTORS HAVE NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND WAS SERVICED ON 11-28-01 BY THE DEALER. THEY REFUSE TO COOPERATE WITH ME IN WORKING THESE MATTERS OUT IN A FAIR MANNER. *AK

Nov 30, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

VW DEALER REFUSES TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM, NOR DO THEY RECOGNIZE THE BRAKE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE'S FUEL INJECTORS HAVE NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND WAS SERVICED ON 11-28-01 BY THE DEALER. THEY REFUSE TO COOPERATE WITH ME IN WORKING THESE MATTERS OUT IN A FAIR MANNER. *AK

Nov 15, 2001 Air Bags

PASSENGER "WINDOW CURTAIN" AIRBAG AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHEN I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THERE WAS NO IMPACT, LOSS OF CONTROL IN DRIVING VEHICLE, OR ANYOTHER DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *AK IE04-078*PO

Nov 15, 2001 Air Bags

PASSENGER "WINDOW CURTAIN" AIRBAG AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHEN I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THERE WAS NO IMPACT, LOSS OF CONTROL IN DRIVING VEHICLE, OR ANYOTHER DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *AK IE04-078*PO

Nov 13, 2001 Structure

WHEN I PARKED IN A PARKING SPACE WITH A CONCRETE TIRE BUMPER, THE BUMPER GOT CAUGHT WHEN I PULLED OUT AND CAUSED THE PARKING LIGHT GRILL COVERS TO POP OUT. THE SERV. DEPT. REPLACXED THEM, NO CHARGE. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED THEY ACCUSED ME OF "RUNNING OVER THE TOP" OF SOMETHING, AND DAMAGING TH...

Nov 13, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

ON OCT. 7,2001 ( FOUR DAYS AFTER TAKING DELIVERY), I WAS SLOWLY MERGING INTO TRAFFIC . WHEN I PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL, THERE WAS NO ACCERLATION FOR A FEW SECONDS (CAR JUST IDLED) AND THEN SUDDENLY, THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD INTO TRAFFIC AT A HIGH SPEED WITH THE TIRES SCREECHING. THE SAME THI...

Nov 13, 2001 Structure

WHEN I PARKED IN A PARKING SPACE WITH A CONCRETE TIRE BUMPER, THE BUMPER GOT CAUGHT WHEN I PULLED OUT AND CAUSED THE PARKING LIGHT GRILL COVERS TO POP OUT. THE SERV. DEPT. REPLACXED THEM, NO CHARGE. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED THEY ACCUSED ME OF "RUNNING OVER THE TOP" OF SOMETHING, AND DAMAGING TH...

Nov 13, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

ON OCT. 7,2001 ( FOUR DAYS AFTER TAKING DELIVERY), I WAS SLOWLY MERGING INTO TRAFFIC . WHEN I PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL, THERE WAS NO ACCERLATION FOR A FEW SECONDS (CAR JUST IDLED) AND THEN SUDDENLY, THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD INTO TRAFFIC AT A HIGH SPEED WITH THE TIRES SCREECHING. THE SAME THI...

Nov 9, 2001 Power Train

INTERMINTENT PROBLEM SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR TO SECOND. CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT THEREFORE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE IN TRAFFIC. DEALER REPLACED ELECTRICAL PART CALLED A VALVE BODY. CAR STILL DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. VOLKSWAGEN RECCOMENDED COMPLETE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT WHICH DEALER PERFORMED. WE HAVE C...

Nov 9, 2001 Power Train

INTERMINTENT PROBLEM SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR TO SECOND. CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT THEREFORE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE IN TRAFFIC. DEALER REPLACED ELECTRICAL PART CALLED A VALVE BODY. CAR STILL DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. VOLKSWAGEN RECCOMENDED COMPLETE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT WHICH DEALER PERFORMED. WE HAVE C...

Nov 4, 2001 Structure

I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT WITH A CONCRETE TIRE BUMPER. I JUST ROLLED INTO THE SPOT WAITING FOR MY TIRES TO HIT THE BUMPER BUT MY BUMPER HIT AND WHEN I TRIED TO PULL OUT, MY WHOLE BUMPER JUST PULLED RIGHT OFF OF THE CAR. UMPER

Nov 4, 2001 Structure

I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT WITH A CONCRETE TIRE BUMPER. I JUST ROLLED INTO THE SPOT WAITING FOR MY TIRES TO HIT THE BUMPER BUT MY BUMPER HIT AND WHEN I TRIED TO PULL OUT, MY WHOLE BUMPER JUST PULLED RIGHT OFF OF THE CAR. UMPER

Nov 2, 2001 Visibility

IT IS ESSENTIAL FOR MY SAFETY TO BE ABLE TO ROLL THE WINDOWS UP ON MY VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY. THE WINDOWS HAVE NOW BROKEN 3 TIMES IN THE DOWN POSITION AND THE CAR IS LESS THAN A YEAR OLD WITH LESS THAN 12,000 MILES ON IT! THANKS FOR YOUR HELP.*AK

Nov 2, 2001 Visibility

IT IS ESSENTIAL FOR MY SAFETY TO BE ABLE TO ROLL THE WINDOWS UP ON MY VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY. THE WINDOWS HAVE NOW BROKEN 3 TIMES IN THE DOWN POSITION AND THE CAR IS LESS THAN A YEAR OLD WITH LESS THAN 12,000 MILES ON IT! THANKS FOR YOUR HELP.*AK

Oct 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED, WHEN CHECKING THE DIPSTICK THERE WAS NO OIL, SO THE CONSUMER ADDED 1 QUART OF OIL AND CALLED THE DEALER, THE DEALER IS RUNNING AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST, BUT IN THE MEANTIME THE ENGINE IS STILL USING ALMOST A QUART OF OIL EVERY 1000 MILES...

Oct 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED, WHEN CHECKING THE DIPSTICK THERE WAS NO OIL, SO THE CONSUMER ADDED 1 QUART OF OIL AND CALLED THE DEALER, THE DEALER IS RUNNING AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST, BUT IN THE MEANTIME THE ENGINE IS STILL USING ALMOST A QUART OF OIL EVERY 1000 MILES...

Oct 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED, WHEN CHECKING THE DIPSTICK THERE WAS NO OIL, SO THE CONSUMER ADDED 1 QUART OF OIL AND CALLED THE DEALER, THE DEALER IS RUNNING AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST, BUT IN THE MEANTIME THE ENGINE IS STILL USING ALMOST A QUART OF OIL EVERY 1000 MILES...

Oct 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED, WHEN CHECKING THE DIPSTICK THERE WAS NO OIL, SO THE CONSUMER ADDED 1 QUART OF OIL AND CALLED THE DEALER, THE DEALER IS RUNNING AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST, BUT IN THE MEANTIME THE ENGINE IS STILL USING ALMOST A QUART OF OIL EVERY 1000 MILES...

Oct 2, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I'VE COME TO MY CAR SEVERAL TIMES AND HAVE FOUND THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON. AFTER DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES, THEY COME OFF, BUT MANAGED TO COME ON AGAIN AFTER CLOSING THE DOOR. MORE DISTURBING, HOWEVER, IS THE FACT THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ON, YOUR FOOT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE APPLIED TO THE ...

Oct 2, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I'VE COME TO MY CAR SEVERAL TIMES AND HAVE FOUND THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON. AFTER DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES, THEY COME OFF, BUT MANAGED TO COME ON AGAIN AFTER CLOSING THE DOOR. MORE DISTURBING, HOWEVER, IS THE FACT THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ON, YOUR FOOT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE APPLIED TO THE ...

Oct 1, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

ABS LIGHT CAME ON AT STARTUP, CONTACTED DEALER SERVICE AND TOLD THEM OF THE PROBLEM, ASKED IF SAFE TO DRIVE. THEY REPLIED YES WITHOUT ABS. DROVE 30MI HOME, STOPPED AND SHUTOFF CAR, 1MINUTE LATER, LARGE AMOUNTS OF SMOKE FROM UNDER HOOD AND IN CABIN. FIRE DEPT RESPONDED. NO VISIBLE FLAME, BUT BURNED W...

Oct 1, 2001 Electrical System Fire

ABS LIGHT CAME ON AT STARTUP, CONTACTED DEALER SERVICE AND TOLD THEM OF THE PROBLEM, ASKED IF SAFE TO DRIVE. THEY REPLIED YES WITHOUT ABS. DROVE 30MI HOME, STOPPED AND SHUTOFF CAR, 1MINUTE LATER, LARGE AMOUNTS OF SMOKE FROM UNDER HOOD AND IN CABIN. FIRE DEPT RESPONDED. NO VISIBLE FLAME, BUT BURNED W...

Oct 1, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

ABS LIGHT CAME ON AT STARTUP, CONTACTED DEALER SERVICE AND TOLD THEM OF THE PROBLEM, ASKED IF SAFE TO DRIVE. THEY REPLIED YES WITHOUT ABS. DROVE 30MI HOME, STOPPED AND SHUTOFF CAR, 1MINUTE LATER, LARGE AMOUNTS OF SMOKE FROM UNDER HOOD AND IN CABIN. FIRE DEPT RESPONDED. NO VISIBLE FLAME, BUT BURNED W...

Oct 1, 2001 Electrical System Fire

ABS LIGHT CAME ON AT STARTUP, CONTACTED DEALER SERVICE AND TOLD THEM OF THE PROBLEM, ASKED IF SAFE TO DRIVE. THEY REPLIED YES WITHOUT ABS. DROVE 30MI HOME, STOPPED AND SHUTOFF CAR, 1MINUTE LATER, LARGE AMOUNTS OF SMOKE FROM UNDER HOOD AND IN CABIN. FIRE DEPT RESPONDED. NO VISIBLE FLAME, BUT BURNED W...

Sep 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED/ ANY TIME. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. TAKEN TO DEALER WHO REPAIRED. HOWEVER, VEHICLE STALLS ON A DAILY BASIS, TAKEN TO DEALER 6 TIMES, CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 19, 2001 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED/ ANY TIME. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. TAKEN TO DEALER WHO REPAIRED. HOWEVER, VEHICLE STALLS ON A DAILY BASIS, TAKEN TO DEALER 6 TIMES, CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED/ ANY TIME. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. TAKEN TO DEALER WHO REPAIRED. HOWEVER, VEHICLE STALLS ON A DAILY BASIS, TAKEN TO DEALER 6 TIMES, CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 19, 2001 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED/ ANY TIME. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. TAKEN TO DEALER WHO REPAIRED. HOWEVER, VEHICLE STALLS ON A DAILY BASIS, TAKEN TO DEALER 6 TIMES, CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 12, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. NO DETERMINATION HAS BEEN MADE FOR REASON OF THIS FAILURE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Sep 12, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. NO DETERMINATION HAS BEEN MADE FOR REASON OF THIS FAILURE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Aug 30, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE DO NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED ON THE FIRST VISIT THAT THERE WAS AN AIR POCKET IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM, NEW BRAKE FLUID WAS ADDED AND THE BRAKES WERE REBLEED, HOWEVER CONSUMER BEGAN EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM AGAIN AND THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS LEAKING WHICH WAS RE...

Aug 30, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE DO NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED ON THE FIRST VISIT THAT THERE WAS AN AIR POCKET IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM, NEW BRAKE FLUID WAS ADDED AND THE BRAKES WERE REBLEED, HOWEVER CONSUMER BEGAN EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM AGAIN AND THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS LEAKING WHICH WAS RE...

Aug 30, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE DO NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED ON THE FIRST VISIT THAT THERE WAS AN AIR POCKET IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM, NEW BRAKE FLUID WAS ADDED AND THE BRAKES WERE REBLEED, HOWEVER CONSUMER BEGAN EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM AGAIN AND THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS LEAKING WHICH WAS RE...

Aug 30, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE DO NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED ON THE FIRST VISIT THAT THERE WAS AN AIR POCKET IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM, NEW BRAKE FLUID WAS ADDED AND THE BRAKES WERE REBLEED, HOWEVER CONSUMER BEGAN EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM AGAIN AND THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS LEAKING WHICH WAS RE...

Aug 22, 2001 Air Bags Crash

THIS JETTA WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. IT WAS TOTALED. ANOTHER CAR MADE A LEFT-HAND TURN AND T-BONED INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE THE CAR SPUN AROUND INTO A DITCH. AT SOME POINT, THE PASSENGER REAR CORNER UNDERSIDE WAS SEVERLY DENTED UP INTO THE TRUNK. THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THE PASSEN...

Aug 22, 2001 Air Bags Crash

THIS JETTA WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. IT WAS TOTALED. ANOTHER CAR MADE A LEFT-HAND TURN AND T-BONED INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE THE CAR SPUN AROUND INTO A DITCH. AT SOME POINT, THE PASSENGER REAR CORNER UNDERSIDE WAS SEVERLY DENTED UP INTO THE TRUNK. THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THE PASSEN...

Aug 15, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK IE04-078*PO

Aug 15, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK IE04-078*PO

Aug 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. THE PEDAL OFFERED LITTLE RESISTANCE, AND SANK TO THE FLOOR. AN ACCIDENT WAS AVOIDED BY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. THE THROTTLE WAS ALSO INOPERATIVE. AFTER BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO A EVENTUAL STOP, THE BRAKES SLOWLY RETURNED TO NORMAL, MUSHY AT FIRST, THEN...

Aug 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. THE PEDAL OFFERED LITTLE RESISTANCE, AND SANK TO THE FLOOR. AN ACCIDENT WAS AVOIDED BY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. THE THROTTLE WAS ALSO INOPERATIVE. AFTER BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO A EVENTUAL STOP, THE BRAKES SLOWLY RETURNED TO NORMAL, MUSHY AT FIRST, THEN...

Aug 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. THE PEDAL OFFERED LITTLE RESISTANCE, AND SANK TO THE FLOOR. AN ACCIDENT WAS AVOIDED BY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. THE THROTTLE WAS ALSO INOPERATIVE. AFTER BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO A EVENTUAL STOP, THE BRAKES SLOWLY RETURNED TO NORMAL, MUSHY AT FIRST, THEN...

Aug 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. THE PEDAL OFFERED LITTLE RESISTANCE, AND SANK TO THE FLOOR. AN ACCIDENT WAS AVOIDED BY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. THE THROTTLE WAS ALSO INOPERATIVE. AFTER BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO A EVENTUAL STOP, THE BRAKES SLOWLY RETURNED TO NORMAL, MUSHY AT FIRST, THEN...

Jul 23, 2001 Visibility

IN BOTH INSTANCES I RETURNED THE CAR TO CHARLES MAUND VW IN AUSTIN FOR REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. I ASKED FOR THEM TO CHECK THE OTHER WINDOWS AND BOTH TIMES THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO UNTIL IT BREAKS AGAIN. IN BOTH INSTANCES THE WINDOW ABRUPTLY SLID INTO THE DOOR WHEN I HIT THE POWER WIND...

Jul 23, 2001 Visibility

IN BOTH INSTANCES I RETURNED THE CAR TO CHARLES MAUND VW IN AUSTIN FOR REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. I ASKED FOR THEM TO CHECK THE OTHER WINDOWS AND BOTH TIMES THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO UNTIL IT BREAKS AGAIN. IN BOTH INSTANCES THE WINDOW ABRUPTLY SLID INTO THE DOOR WHEN I HIT THE POWER WIND...

Jul 19, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. NLM

Jul 19, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. NLM

Jul 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS PART WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. HOWEVER, MY WARRANTY IS ALMOST UP, HOW MANY MORE WILL I HAVE TO REPLACE?*AK

Jul 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHI CLE. *AK

Jul 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS PART WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. HOWEVER, MY WARRANTY IS ALMOST UP, HOW MANY MORE WILL I HAVE TO REPLACE?*AK

Jul 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHI CLE. *AK

Jul 11, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SEEN BY MECHANICS FROM TWO DIFFERENT DEALORSHIPS ON FIVE OCCASIONS DUE TO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO DATE. ON THE FOURTH TRIP TO THE SHOP IT WAS EVALUATED BY THE MECHANICS AS HAVING DEFECTIVE GAS TANK THAT HAD A SLOW LEAK. ON THIS OCCASION THE AUTO WAS KEPT FOR 1 WEEK FOR REPAIRS...

Jul 11, 2001 Unknown Or Other

THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SEEN BY MECHANICS FROM TWO DIFFERENT DEALORSHIPS ON FIVE OCCASIONS DUE TO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO DATE. ON THE FOURTH TRIP TO THE SHOP IT WAS EVALUATED BY THE MECHANICS AS HAVING DEFECTIVE GAS TANK THAT HAD A SLOW LEAK. ON THIS OCCASION THE AUTO WAS KEPT FOR 1 WEEK FOR REPAIRS...

Jul 11, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SEEN BY MECHANICS FROM TWO DIFFERENT DEALORSHIPS ON FIVE OCCASIONS DUE TO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO DATE. ON THE FOURTH TRIP TO THE SHOP IT WAS EVALUATED BY THE MECHANICS AS HAVING DEFECTIVE GAS TANK THAT HAD A SLOW LEAK. ON THIS OCCASION THE AUTO WAS KEPT FOR 1 WEEK FOR REPAIRS...

Jul 11, 2001 Unknown Or Other

THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SEEN BY MECHANICS FROM TWO DIFFERENT DEALORSHIPS ON FIVE OCCASIONS DUE TO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO DATE. ON THE FOURTH TRIP TO THE SHOP IT WAS EVALUATED BY THE MECHANICS AS HAVING DEFECTIVE GAS TANK THAT HAD A SLOW LEAK. ON THIS OCCASION THE AUTO WAS KEPT FOR 1 WEEK FOR REPAIRS...

Jun 27, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHEILD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY BECOME INOPERABLE IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jun 27, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHEILD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY BECOME INOPERABLE IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jun 25, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS HIT DIRECTLY ON DRIVERS SIDE AT 50 MPH BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. CONSUMER FELT THAT SIDE AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED INSTEAD OF STEERING WHEEL AND THE DASH BOARD DEPLOYING. CONSUMER MAY NOT HAVE BROKEN A RIB IF SIDE AIRBAGS HAD DEPLOYED. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT DEALER. PLEASE P...

Jun 25, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS HIT DIRECTLY ON DRIVERS SIDE AT 50 MPH BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. CONSUMER FELT THAT SIDE AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED INSTEAD OF STEERING WHEEL AND THE DASH BOARD DEPLOYING. CONSUMER MAY NOT HAVE BROKEN A RIB IF SIDE AIRBAGS HAD DEPLOYED. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT DEALER. PLEASE P...

Jun 12, 2001 Structure Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS DELAYED IN TRAFFIC, SUN WAS BEAMING ON VEHICLE AND CAUSED FIRE TO INTERIOR MATERIALS ON SUNROOF. DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO FIX.*AK

Jun 12, 2001 Structure Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS DELAYED IN TRAFFIC, SUN WAS BEAMING ON VEHICLE AND CAUSED FIRE TO INTERIOR MATERIALS ON SUNROOF. DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO FIX.*AK

Jun 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE BEGAN TO SPUTTER AND SHAKE WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING, CONSUMER RETURNED VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO FIX TEMPERATURE REGULATOR IN THE ENGINE SYSTEM, HOWEVER AFTER REPAIR THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND CONSUMER LOST ALL BRAKING A...

Jun 11, 2001 Unknown Or Other

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE BEGAN TO SPUTTER AND SHAKE WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING, CONSUMER RETURNED VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO FIX TEMPERATURE REGULATOR IN THE ENGINE SYSTEM, HOWEVER AFTER REPAIR THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND CONSUMER LOST ALL BRAKING A...

Jun 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE BEGAN TO SPUTTER AND SHAKE WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING, CONSUMER RETURNED VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO FIX TEMPERATURE REGULATOR IN THE ENGINE SYSTEM, HOWEVER AFTER REPAIR THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND CONSUMER LOST ALL BRAKING A...

Jun 11, 2001 Unknown Or Other

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE BEGAN TO SPUTTER AND SHAKE WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING, CONSUMER RETURNED VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO FIX TEMPERATURE REGULATOR IN THE ENGINE SYSTEM, HOWEVER AFTER REPAIR THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND CONSUMER LOST ALL BRAKING A...

Jun 4, 2001 Seats

BOTH FRONT SEATS ROCK FRONT TO BACK ON THEIR TRACKS. I HAVE REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO TWO DEALERS FOR A TOTAL OF FOUR TIMES. ONE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGES THE PROBLEM, AND SAYS THAT THERE IS NO FIX, THE OTHER SAYS THAT THE ROCKING IS NORMAL. THESE SEATS ROCK TOO MUCH. THEY ARE A DISTRACTION WHILE DRIVIN...

Jun 4, 2001 Parking Brake Crash

CAR WAS PARKED ON NEAR-LEVEL SURFACE OF DRIVEWAY. CAR WAS LEFT IN NEUTRAL (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) AND PARKING BRAKE WAS SET. DOORS WERE LOCKED. CAR BEGAN TO ROLL 165 FEET DOWN DRIVEWAY ABOUT 20 MINUTES AFTER USE. CAR RESTED IN A FENCE POST. DEALER CLAIMS THAT CAR SHOULD BE LEFT IN GEAR BECAUSE TH...

Jun 4, 2001 Seats

BOTH FRONT SEATS ROCK FRONT TO BACK ON THEIR TRACKS. I HAVE REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO TWO DEALERS FOR A TOTAL OF FOUR TIMES. ONE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGES THE PROBLEM, AND SAYS THAT THERE IS NO FIX, THE OTHER SAYS THAT THE ROCKING IS NORMAL. THESE SEATS ROCK TOO MUCH. THEY ARE A DISTRACTION WHILE DRIVIN...

Jun 4, 2001 Parking Brake Crash

CAR WAS PARKED ON NEAR-LEVEL SURFACE OF DRIVEWAY. CAR WAS LEFT IN NEUTRAL (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) AND PARKING BRAKE WAS SET. DOORS WERE LOCKED. CAR BEGAN TO ROLL 165 FEET DOWN DRIVEWAY ABOUT 20 MINUTES AFTER USE. CAR RESTED IN A FENCE POST. DEALER CLAIMS THAT CAR SHOULD BE LEFT IN GEAR BECAUSE TH...

May 29, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUME RWAS TRAVELING 25MPH ON A SIDE STREETAND HIT A DRAINAGE GATE, AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAG WENT OFF. HE HAS CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. *AK IE04-078*PO

May 29, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUME RWAS TRAVELING 25MPH ON A SIDE STREETAND HIT A DRAINAGE GATE, AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAG WENT OFF. HE HAS CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. *AK IE04-078*PO

May 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK OIL LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER CHECKING DIPSTICK FOUND THAT IT WAS COMPLETELY EMPTY. TOOK CAR NEXT DAY DIRECTLY TO DEALER AND FOUND THEY KNOW OF PROBLEM WITH THE CAR BURNING OIL AND IT WAS "NORMAL FOR THE CAR TO DO THAT UNDER 10,000." CAR WAS SERVICED AT MINUTEMAN VW FOR 5K SERVICE. CAR TAKEN TO SA...

May 26, 2001 Unknown Or Other

CHECK OIL LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER CHECKING DIPSTICK FOUND THAT IT WAS COMPLETELY EMPTY. TOOK CAR NEXT DAY DIRECTLY TO DEALER AND FOUND THEY KNOW OF PROBLEM WITH THE CAR BURNING OIL AND IT WAS "NORMAL FOR THE CAR TO DO THAT UNDER 10,000." CAR WAS SERVICED AT MINUTEMAN VW FOR 5K SERVICE. CAR TAKEN TO SA...

May 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK OIL LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER CHECKING DIPSTICK FOUND THAT IT WAS COMPLETELY EMPTY. TOOK CAR NEXT DAY DIRECTLY TO DEALER AND FOUND THEY KNOW OF PROBLEM WITH THE CAR BURNING OIL AND IT WAS "NORMAL FOR THE CAR TO DO THAT UNDER 10,000." CAR WAS SERVICED AT MINUTEMAN VW FOR 5K SERVICE. CAR TAKEN TO SA...

May 26, 2001 Unknown Or Other

CHECK OIL LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER CHECKING DIPSTICK FOUND THAT IT WAS COMPLETELY EMPTY. TOOK CAR NEXT DAY DIRECTLY TO DEALER AND FOUND THEY KNOW OF PROBLEM WITH THE CAR BURNING OIL AND IT WAS "NORMAL FOR THE CAR TO DO THAT UNDER 10,000." CAR WAS SERVICED AT MINUTEMAN VW FOR 5K SERVICE. CAR TAKEN TO SA...

May 25, 2001 Power Train

CAR WOULD MAKE AWFUL HIGH-PITCHED HOWLING NOISE AT 40MPH. THOUGHT IT WAS ROAD NOISE, DEALER SAID MIGHT BE DRIVESHAFT, CHANGED DRIVE SHAFT, STILL HOWLED, CHANGED TRANSMISSION, NOW IT SEEMS TO BE OK. SEEMS MANY OTHER 2001 VW JETTA'S IN THE S.FLORIDA AREA EXPERIENCED SAME PROBLEMS BECAUSE I SAW MANY ...

May 25, 2001 Power Train

CAR WOULD MAKE AWFUL HIGH-PITCHED HOWLING NOISE AT 40MPH. THOUGHT IT WAS ROAD NOISE, DEALER SAID MIGHT BE DRIVESHAFT, CHANGED DRIVE SHAFT, STILL HOWLED, CHANGED TRANSMISSION, NOW IT SEEMS TO BE OK. SEEMS MANY OTHER 2001 VW JETTA'S IN THE S.FLORIDA AREA EXPERIENCED SAME PROBLEMS BECAUSE I SAW MANY ...

May 25, 2001 Power Train

CAR WOULD MAKE AWFUL HIGH-PITCHED HOWLING NOISE AT 40MPH. THOUGHT IT WAS ROAD NOISE, DEALER SAID MIGHT BE DRIVESHAFT, CHANGED DRIVE SHAFT, STILL HOWLED, CHANGED TRANSMISSION, NOW IT SEEMS TO BE OK. SEEMS MANY OTHER 2001 VW JETTA'S IN THE S.FLORIDA AREA EXPERIENCED SAME PROBLEMS BECAUSE I SAW MANY ...

May 25, 2001 Power Train

CAR WOULD MAKE AWFUL HIGH-PITCHED HOWLING NOISE AT 40MPH. THOUGHT IT WAS ROAD NOISE, DEALER SAID MIGHT BE DRIVESHAFT, CHANGED DRIVE SHAFT, STILL HOWLED, CHANGED TRANSMISSION, NOW IT SEEMS TO BE OK. SEEMS MANY OTHER 2001 VW JETTA'S IN THE S.FLORIDA AREA EXPERIENCED SAME PROBLEMS BECAUSE I SAW MANY ...

May 23, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

THE TRUNK PROTECTION PLATE (STAINLESS STEEL) AT THE LATCH CUTOUT AREA IS RAZOR SHARP CAUSING ME TO CUT A CHUNK OF MEAT OUT OF MY FINGER TO THE BONE REQUIRING MEDICAL ATTENTION. I CALLED VW AND THEY STATED THAT THE CONSUMERS SAFETY WAS NOT THEIR CONCERN. I FEEL THAT THEY SHOULD HAVE TO RECALL THIS...

May 23, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

THE TRUNK PROTECTION PLATE (STAINLESS STEEL) AT THE LATCH CUTOUT AREA IS RAZOR SHARP CAUSING ME TO CUT A CHUNK OF MEAT OUT OF MY FINGER TO THE BONE REQUIRING MEDICAL ATTENTION. I CALLED VW AND THEY STATED THAT THE CONSUMERS SAFETY WAS NOT THEIR CONCERN. I FEEL THAT THEY SHOULD HAVE TO RECALL THIS...

Mar 2, 2001 Seat Belts

WHILE INSTALLING A CSS ALL REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES AND ANCHORS WERE PULLED OUT.*AK

Mar 2, 2001 Seat Belts

WHILE INSTALLING A CSS ALL REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES AND ANCHORS WERE PULLED OUT.*AK

Feb 22, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRANSMISSION REPLACED ON FEBRUARY 8, AND ABS SENSOR REPLACED ON FEBRUARY 21. BRAKES HAD FAILED. *AK

Feb 22, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION REPLACED ON FEBRUARY 8, AND ABS SENSOR REPLACED ON FEBRUARY 21. BRAKES HAD FAILED. *AK

Feb 22, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRANSMISSION REPLACED ON FEBRUARY 8, AND ABS SENSOR REPLACED ON FEBRUARY 21. BRAKES HAD FAILED. *AK

Feb 22, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION REPLACED ON FEBRUARY 8, AND ABS SENSOR REPLACED ON FEBRUARY 21. BRAKES HAD FAILED. *AK

Feb 10, 2001 Electrical System

DEALER HAS REPLACED SEVERAL PARTS "4" DIFFERENT TIMES WITHIN LESS THAN 3,000 MILES. WE BELIEVE THAT THEY ARE UNSURE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. WE HAVE HAD THE COIL PAC REPLACED 2 WEEKS LATER GROUND WIRES CLEANED @ COIL PAC,THIRD TIME IN IT HAD "10" FAULTS PULLED "MAINLEY SHORT TO GROUND WITH SPRO MISFIRE ...

Feb 10, 2001 Electrical System

DEALER HAS REPLACED SEVERAL PARTS "4" DIFFERENT TIMES WITHIN LESS THAN 3,000 MILES. WE BELIEVE THAT THEY ARE UNSURE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. WE HAVE HAD THE COIL PAC REPLACED 2 WEEKS LATER GROUND WIRES CLEANED @ COIL PAC,THIRD TIME IN IT HAD "10" FAULTS PULLED "MAINLEY SHORT TO GROUND WITH SPRO MISFIRE ...

Feb 7, 2001 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAKES HIGH PITCH SOUND ON ACCELERATION/ AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ERRATIC/ VEHICLE DID NOT PROCEED FORWARD ON ACCELERATION IN DRIVE POSITION, REMAINED IDLE. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK TO VERIFY IF ENGINE HAD SHUT OFF, SHIFT HANDLE LOCKED UP IN THE NEUTRAL POSIT...

Feb 7, 2001 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAKES HIGH PITCH SOUND ON ACCELERATION/ AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ERRATIC/ VEHICLE DID NOT PROCEED FORWARD ON ACCELERATION IN DRIVE POSITION, REMAINED IDLE. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK TO VERIFY IF ENGINE HAD SHUT OFF, SHIFT HANDLE LOCKED UP IN THE NEUTRAL POSIT...

Jan 8, 2001 Seats

CONSUMER CONCERNED WITH QUALITY OF FABRIC MATERIAL ON SEATS, CONSUMER STATES THAT GARMENTS AND OTHER PARTICLES STICK TO THE SEAT FABRIC LIKE A MAGNET, SEAT CLOTH IS BEIGE IN COLOR AND LOOKS DIRTY. CONSUMER STATES A YELLOW SPOT NEAR THE REAR WINDOW CAME THROUGH THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. *TT

Jan 8, 2001 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES THE QUALITY OF THE RADIO ANTENNA IS POOR. *SLC

Jan 8, 2001 Structure

WHILE DRIVING OVER 40 MPH WITH THE REAR WINDOWS DOWN, CONSUMER HEARS A LOUD NOISE. *SLC

Jan 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THERE IS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF HEAT COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. *SLC

Jan 8, 2001 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES THE QUALITY OF THE RADIO ANTENNA IS POOR. *SLC

Jan 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THERE IS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF HEAT COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. *SLC

Jan 8, 2001 Seats

CONSUMER CONCERNED WITH QUALITY OF FABRIC MATERIAL ON SEATS, CONSUMER STATES THAT GARMENTS AND OTHER PARTICLES STICK TO THE SEAT FABRIC LIKE A MAGNET, SEAT CLOTH IS BEIGE IN COLOR AND LOOKS DIRTY. CONSUMER STATES A YELLOW SPOT NEAR THE REAR WINDOW CAME THROUGH THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. *TT

Jan 8, 2001 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES THE QUALITY OF THE RADIO ANTENNA IS POOR. *SLC

Jan 8, 2001 Structure

WHILE DRIVING OVER 40 MPH WITH THE REAR WINDOWS DOWN, CONSUMER HEARS A LOUD NOISE. *SLC

Jan 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THERE IS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF HEAT COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. *SLC

Jan 8, 2001 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES THE QUALITY OF THE RADIO ANTENNA IS POOR. *SLC

Jan 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THERE IS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF HEAT COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. *SLC

Nov 29, 2000 Air Bags Crash

ACCIDENT, IMPACT AT 40 MPH, DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER STATED THAT WAS DUE TO LOCATION OF THE SENSORS. *AK

Nov 29, 2000 Air Bags Crash

ACCIDENT, IMPACT AT 40 MPH, DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER STATED THAT WAS DUE TO LOCATION OF THE SENSORS. *AK

Nov 13, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS STRUCK ON PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEN BEING HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.*AK

Nov 13, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS STRUCK ON PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEN BEING HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.*AK

Oct 8, 2000 Air Bags Crash

SUBJECT VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY A MINIVAN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. PASSENGER SIDE, SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO SIDE IMPACT. THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER 1 AND 3/4 TIMES. THE PASSENGER SIDE SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AS...

Oct 8, 2000 Air Bags Crash

SUBJECT VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY A MINIVAN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. PASSENGER SIDE, SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO SIDE IMPACT. THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER 1 AND 3/4 TIMES. THE PASSENGER SIDE SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AS...

Oct 8, 2000 Air Bags Crash

SUBJECT VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY A MINIVAN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. PASSENGER SIDE, SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO SIDE IMPACT. THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER 1 AND 3/4 TIMES. THE PASSENGER SIDE SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AS...

Oct 8, 2000 Air Bags Crash

SUBJECT VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY A MINIVAN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. PASSENGER SIDE, SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO SIDE IMPACT. THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER 1 AND 3/4 TIMES. THE PASSENGER SIDE SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AS...

Sep 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING DOWN AT STEEP INCLINE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. ALSO, EXPIERENCED A PROBLEM WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH, CONSUMER TRIED TO BRAKE, AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR.*AK

Sep 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING DOWN AT STEEP INCLINE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. ALSO, EXPIERENCED A PROBLEM WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH, CONSUMER TRIED TO BRAKE, AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR.*AK

Sep 7, 2000 Air Bags Crash

THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE THAT THE VW SERVICE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO REPAIR THE AIR BAG CONTROL SYSTEM. THEY HAVE REPLACED THE 2 AIRBAGS WHICH WERE USED (FRONT DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER), THEN REPLACED THE FRONT SEAT BELTS, THEN REPLACED THE COMPLETE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. S...

Sep 7, 2000 Air Bags Crash

THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE THAT THE VW SERVICE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO REPAIR THE AIR BAG CONTROL SYSTEM. THEY HAVE REPLACED THE 2 AIRBAGS WHICH WERE USED (FRONT DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER), THEN REPLACED THE FRONT SEAT BELTS, THEN REPLACED THE COMPLETE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. S...

Aug 16, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION STOPPED SHIFTING INTO 4TH GEAR WHILE DRIVING THROUGHT CITY, CALLED FOR TOW TO DEALER. DEALER SAIR ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. AFTER AUTO TRAVELED TO KY WHILE PARKEN IN CARPORTE WINDSHIELD CRACKED FROM LOWER DRIVERS SIDE UPWARDS INTO DRIVERS VIEW ABOUT 8 INCHES. DELAER REFUSS TO REPLACE WINDSH...

Aug 16, 2000 Visibility

TRANSMISSION STOPPED SHIFTING INTO 4TH GEAR WHILE DRIVING THROUGHT CITY, CALLED FOR TOW TO DEALER. DEALER SAIR ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. AFTER AUTO TRAVELED TO KY WHILE PARKEN IN CARPORTE WINDSHIELD CRACKED FROM LOWER DRIVERS SIDE UPWARDS INTO DRIVERS VIEW ABOUT 8 INCHES. DELAER REFUSS TO REPLACE WINDSH...

Aug 16, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION STOPPED SHIFTING INTO 4TH GEAR WHILE DRIVING THROUGHT CITY, CALLED FOR TOW TO DEALER. DEALER SAIR ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. AFTER AUTO TRAVELED TO KY WHILE PARKEN IN CARPORTE WINDSHIELD CRACKED FROM LOWER DRIVERS SIDE UPWARDS INTO DRIVERS VIEW ABOUT 8 INCHES. DELAER REFUSS TO REPLACE WINDSH...

Aug 16, 2000 Visibility

TRANSMISSION STOPPED SHIFTING INTO 4TH GEAR WHILE DRIVING THROUGHT CITY, CALLED FOR TOW TO DEALER. DEALER SAIR ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. AFTER AUTO TRAVELED TO KY WHILE PARKEN IN CARPORTE WINDSHIELD CRACKED FROM LOWER DRIVERS SIDE UPWARDS INTO DRIVERS VIEW ABOUT 8 INCHES. DELAER REFUSS TO REPLACE WINDSH...