While driving 40 MPH driver noticed that the front left tire was flat. Suddenly, the vehicle stalled. Driver was not able to restart vehicle, and noticed fluid leaking from underneath. Vehicle was towed home.
1998 Volkswagen Jetta: engine stalls while driving
6 of the 192 complaints about the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 11 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
The vehicles ignition switch failed and caused the headlight to shut off while driving on a dark country road. The dealer was notified.
1998 volkswagen jetta vr6 has had second ignition coilpack fail, creating a dangerous driving condition and rendering the car inoperable. Car currently has 58,000 on jan. 13th., 2003 and required ignition coilpack replacement. Ignition coilpack was also replaced on 06/26/2000 when vehicle had 34,119 miles. Volkswagen service manager agrees that this failed prematurely, but customer complaint center refuses to acknowledge a problem exists. This problem caused vehicle to stall and sputter in highway traffic, thus causing a dangerous situation for my family and surrounding vehicles.
Clear fuel line was rubbing on corner of air cleaner. The rubbing caused a hole to wear through the fuel line. Diesel fuel was sprayed onto the engine (no fire). The car stalled in traffic, in the middle of making a left hand turn. The vehicle was almost rear-ended and broad-sided, when the vehicle stalled in traffic.
Persistent problems w/auto transmission. Several parts were previously replaced but problems continue. Sudden disappearance of 4th gear; stalling; straining, etc. Dealer contacted.
Driving 20mph it was hard to shift and car stalled in the driveway. Contacted dealer.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
- Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
- Engine replacement tip
- 17 17 01
- Technical Bulletin (Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard):
- Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00/505 00/505 01 and VW 504 00/507 00
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta?
6 of 192 owner complaints about the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta (3%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2010.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta?
There are 0 recalls and 11 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta
Power windows 12Wipers 9Headlights 8Check engine light 7Airbag light 6Fire or smoke 6Tire blowout 6
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